Gourmet Nuts Gifts | Share Holiday Stories & Find Gift Basket Ideas from Hickory Farms

Many people make a New Year’s resolution to improve their health by eating right and exercising. But once they are back into the routine of work and family activities, it’s easy to backslide after a few months.

Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why March is designated as National Nutrition Month. National Nutrition Month was formed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a way to make the public more aware of the importance of making informed food choices, and establishing good eating and exercise habits. National Nutrition Month couldn’t come at a more perfect time, as many people are either renewing their resolution to become healthier or are looking to get fit as we move into spring and, later, swimsuit season.

Each year, National Nutrition Month has a theme, and this year’s is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” The idea behind the theme is for individuals to create personalized healthy eating.

Fruit Salad with Fruit from Hickory Farms

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As we have shared before, Hickory Farms can help you achieve your goal of healthier eating. Our various fruit gift baskets are filled with juicy fruits like Crown Comice® Pears, apples, oranges, kiwis, and mangoes. Fruits are a wonderful source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that are necessary for a healthy body. Add them to a salad, create healthy side dishes, or simply enjoy them as nature intended.

If you prefer a little crunch in your diet, opt for nuts! They offer a number of cardiovascular benefits and are packed with energy-boosting protein. Several of Hickory Farms gourmet food gifts include crunchy nuts.

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Many people are also discovering the benefits of a gluten-free diet – not just people who have gluten intolerances. Gluten-free diets can help individuals reduce the risk of health conditions like diabetes and certain forms of cancer. They also strengthen the immune system in order to keep viruses and illness-causing germs at bay. Several of Hickory Farms gourmet food products are gluten-free and are great to keep on hand for worry-free entertaining on a moment’s notice.

What steps will you take to establish healthier eating habits during National Nutrition Month? Please leave a comment below to share with us.

New Year’s Eve parties are a wonderful way for family and friends to come together and reflect upon all the great memories made during the past year while getting excited for another year of making great memories together. Of course, no party is complete without fabulous decorations and scrumptious treats!

Like any other holiday festivity, a New Year’s Eve party needs a theme. Once you’ve determined your theme, you can get to work on incorporating your food display into the theme. Below are some ideas that will make your New Year’s party a hit.

Photo via Martha Stewart

Gold and silver streamers and shimmering confetti are always a popular choice for New Year’s décor. Hang stylish streamers from the ceiling above your drink table and sprinkle some confetti around for an extra festive touch. Then, complete the theme by serving a sparkling champagne punch.

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This pretty centerpiece can be achieved with lemons or even Fuji apples, Crown Comice pears or Mandarin oranges from one of our gourmet fruit gift baskets. It’s a great way to infuse a pop of color into your party tablescape.

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We love this glamorous display of New Year’s sweets. Include some gourmet nuts gifts to make it a sweet and salty spread that everyone can enjoy all night long.

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Adding height is another great way to achieve a dynamic designer tablescape. Multi-tiered stands, such as this one, are great for a buffet-style New Year’s party. Fill the stands with gourmet chocolate, fruit from Hickory Farms fruit gift baskets and other treats, like holiday cookies or artisan fudge.

Appetizer ideas from Hickory Farms.

You can’t go wrong with a classic cheese ball. Surround it with delicious crackers, a flavorful meat like our Beef Summer Sausage, and tasty condiments like honey and pineapple mustard to keep guests coming back for more.

Summer Sausage from Hickory Farms.

What’s your favorite way to create a fabulous holiday spread using gourmet food gifts from Hickory Farms? Share your ideas with us below.

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Let Hickory Farms Help You Get Healthy for National Nutrition Month

Food Displays for a Fabulous New Year’s Party