Go on, you can say it. Christmas.
Now that November is here, the 'C' word is officially on the cards. In Ireland, this is the traditional month for planning. It's when the lists are first written, the Christmas cake is (meant to be) started, and the smart planners begin to get ahead of the game.
Before the mad December rush kicks in, this is the perfect, calm-before-the-storm moment to get your pantry stocked with all those festive essentials.
Trust us, it's the secret to a much more relaxed December. Here's what to think about.
That All-Important Christmas Bake
For so many families, November is the month for the 'big bake', getting the Christmas cake or pudding made so it has all that lovely time to mature. It's a gorgeous tradition, and it's just not the same without the right ingredients.
You'll need Almond Flour to give your cake that beautiful, moist texture, and perhaps some Whole Raw Almonds for decorating the top. And of course, no festive bake is complete without the rich, earthy flavor of Walnuts or the sweeter, richer notes of Pecans.
The Magic of an Edible Gift
There's something so personal about a homemade edible gift. It doesn't have to be complicated!
Giving a friend a beautiful jar of your own chocolate-covered Hazelnuts is so much more thoughtful than another box of biscuits. Or what about a bag of festive-spiced Pecans, tied with a ribbon? Just the idea of it sounds delicious.
Getting the nuts now means you're ready for a cozy kitchen afternoon of gift-making whenever the mood strikes.
Stock Up Now, Relax Later
This is the simple part. The December rush is real. The shelves get cleared, the queues get longer, and the stress levels go up.
Why not get ahead? Stocking your pantry in November with all your festive nuts means that when it's time to bake, build that cheeseboard, or just have a festive snack, you can just... relax.
