The holiday season is right around the corner. It’s a time for giving gifts and gathering with friends…and that means there is sure to be a lot of great food going around!
Anyone who lives in New York or has ever been to New York, knows New Yorkers ain’t fooling around when it comes to food. Known for great deli, bagels, pizza and so much more, the city has always been a hub for terrific cuisine.
Now that the holidays are here, New Yorkers will be looking to outdo themselves at the dining room table. Here are some dishes you will want to try.
Terrific Christmas Desserts
Sure, food is great, but at holiday time, the desserts are often the star. Here are some New York desserts no holiday table will want to be without.
Mom’s Best Pumpkin Cheesecake
If there’s one dessert New York is known for, it’s cheesecake. Get into the holiday mood by adding a little pumpkin flavoring.
This cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make. It starts with a graham cracker crust. Mix cream cheese, canned pumpkin, egg and sweet seasoning for the filling. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and some caramel syrup.
When it comes to chocolate, New York isn’t fooling around.
Brooklyn Blackout Cake combines a rich homemade chocolate pudding, a cake made with Dutch-processed cocoa, and a healthy dose of strong brewed coffee. Add a frosting made with semisweet chocolate and – badda boom…you’ve got a chocolate lover’s dream.
The Good Scone Chocolate or Vanilla Cake
In modern times, it’s important to have some gluten free options on the table. The Good Scone has chocolate and vanilla cake mixes that are gluten free, soy-free and nut free. Lien Design gets credit for the award winning clean and colorful package design that highlights what the health-conscious brand is all about.
David Bradley Chocolates
If you’re setting out a dessert table, be sure to include David Bradley’s fine Chocolates. Choose from varieties like their Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters, Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers and Milk Chocolate Coconut Clusters.
David Bradley’s attractive package design means you won’t even have to worry about plating the chocolates. Another Lien Design award winner, these took the International Design Awards in 2013. Their vibrant and colorful façade lets guests know what they can expect in every delicious bite.
It’s All About the Wine
The wine will be another highlight of the holiday dinner. Here are a couple of wines you may not have heard of from around the country.
Bridge Lane
Bridge Lane is a wine company that comes up time and time again on best wine lists. The company makes four wines six ways. Their unoaked chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, dry rose, red blend and sparkler comes in canned, bottled, boxed and kegged varieties. They pride themselves in making unique, high quality wines made from sustainably farmed grapes.
Another thing that’s cool about Bridge Lane is their fun packaging. Their use of bright colors and minimalist fonts and images will give your guests even more to celebrate.
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards is known for providing sustainably sourced wine products. Their use of clean water, healthy soil, and sustainable vineyard practices make for high-quality wines you can feel good about drinking.
The environmental angle also comes through in the way the company packages its bottles. Their signature arrowhead appears in various configurations providing a “back to nature” appeal. The bottles are elegantly shaped bringing a sophisticated aesthetic to the holiday table.
Rustic Ridge
Rustic Ridge Vineyards is a family-owned business based in the Finger Lakes region. They offer a diverse selection of wines including sweet, dry, semi-sweet, and semi-dry. They also sell a variety of Amish jams and cheeses and handmade jewelry.
The package design also makes Rustic Ridge stand out. Another Lien Design original, the truck on the label is a nod to the vintage Chevrolet that sits at the entrance to the winery. The constellation is the Corona Borealis which represent the crown Theseus wore when she married Dionysus, the god of wine.
The nostalgic appeal of the label is perfect for ringing in the new year.
Other Products to Make Your Season Bright
Here are some other products you will want to add to your table. While these are all high quality, their unique packaging and label design takes them to the next level.
Naughty and Spiced Porter
Spiked with seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, all-spice and nutmeg, this has a warm, sweet taste that is perfect for the holidays. Its fun name and the sexy elf girls on the label make it an item no Christmas celebration should be without.
Jones Holiday Bottles
The Jones soda brand is known for its fun flavors and vibrant themed labels. The company has outdone itself this year with holiday bottles that bring a special something to the holiday table. Wrapped from head to toe in an abominable snowman Christmas label, this is one no child or adult will be able to resist.
Starbucks Christmas cups through the years
Starbucks Cups: No holiday would be complete without Starbucks holiday style cups. Throughout the years, the company’s cups have featured a vast array of designs including snowflakes, ugly Christmas sweaters prints and more. Grab one to make your season bright, order some for the office or decorate your holiday table by using them to hold flowers, sugar packs or disposable spoons.
This year, you want your New York holiday table to look as chic as possible. These items are sure to make you the talk of the town. Which will you be adding to your setting décor?
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