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Holiday how-to: Wreaths made of fruits, vegetables can be eaten

An edible Christmas wreath is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday party.

But they also offer healthy food to parties. These wreaths can be made from fruits or vegetables. They are simple to make and will be enjoyed by all to look at and eat.

 
By Becky Varner    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: December 17, 2008
photo - An edible fruit wreath can bring holiday cheer to parties. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMANReduced fat cream cheese with cranberry sauce and a salmon ball is tasty. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN
An edible fruit wreath can bring holiday cheer to parties. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMANReduced fat cream cheese with cranberry sauce and a salmon ball is tasty. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN

An edible Christmas wreath is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday party.

But they also offer healthy food to parties. These wreaths can be made from fruits or vegetables. They are simple to make and will be enjoyed by all to look at and eat.

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Edible wreath variations
→Use boiled chilled shrimp instead of the fruits or vegetables and serve cocktail sauce in middle of the wreath.

→Use cubed cold cooked chicken and turkey with chilled cranberry sauce for dipping.

→Place rolled deli meats on the wreath and put petite gourmet bread slices in the middle of the wreath to serve with the meats.

→Use a variety of cheese cubes or rolled slices on the wreath and an assortment of crackers in the middle of the wreath.

Healthful eating during the holiday season can definitely be a challenge! There are many extra events where special foods are served and tempting snack foods seem to be everywhere! But making and serving these edible wreaths is a great way to keep your nutrient intake up and your fat and calorie intake down. Guests will appreciate your health-consciousness. Enjoy!

Coming up
In Thursday’s you! section, reporter Heather Warlick will explain how to make clay ornaments.

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