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Serve with simple sides of couscous and green vegetables.

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Start the New Year off right with this incredible French Toast recipe! The secret is Royal Hawaiian Honey.

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Sharon Gerhardt, Southwest Region’s Concierge Field Associate, shows us her holiday party planning secrets! No need to make everything from scratch when Whole Food Market carries a wide range of products that help you save time and present your guests with delicious appetizers packed with homemade flavor!

Interested in adding an eco-friendly spin to your gifts this season? In a comment to this blog, Lela suggested assembling green kits to give as Christmas gifts. Here’s her plan: “They’ll include organic treats, samples of eco-friendly cleaning products and fair-trade cotton socks among other goodies. Instead of wrapping the kits, I got some brightly colored reusable grocery bags to put them in. I thought this was a fun way to introduce my family to the green culture and they’ll be able to use everything they’re given.”

Check out yahoo!’s Green Holiday Gift Guide for ideas for everyone on your list and send us your ideas for putting together green holiday gifts.

The holiday season is in full swing and we are closing in on New Year’s. Tune in to our latest podcast for tips on throwing parties, choosing champagne and preparing festive breakfasts.

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The Secret Ingredient welcomes renowned pastry chef, Rebecca Rather (a.k.a The Pastry Queen) and author of The Pastry Queen’s Christmas to show us how to make the perfect dessert for any holiday gathering. Unbelievably simple and unbelievably delicious!

Learn how to select the perfect wine and cheese pairings for your holiday parties or quiet evening by the fire.

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