Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. I have to say it doesn't feel the same here in Sydney than what I got used to in Finland with the cold white Christmas times. I can't complain though - still get to enjoy the similar traditions with friends and family here, but in the sun and light. The most important thing to make it feel like Christmas for me is all the tastes and smells of Christmas!
Instead of just preparing the delicious food for our friends and family, Wiebke and I are excited to prepare some yummy Christmas treats for the local community here in Eastern Suburbs, Sydney. This year we are making refined sugar free strawberry and white peach jams, spiced almond cookies and traditional Christmas Stollen (German fruity cake) - all of course gluten, dairy and sugar free.
Spiced Almond Cookies - gluten/dairy/sugar free and vegan
Christmas is known to be the time when we over-eat, indulge in ridiculous amount of chocolate and then feel potentially regretful when starting the New Year (how many times have you made the New Year resolution to lose weight or exercise more!). Therefore, I love to mix up the menu with some of these healthy, nutritious treats to balance it out.
Come and visit us in Bondi Farmers Markets this Saturday, 12 November to try some of these healthy treats!
Reetta xxx