How to Eat Your Leftover Christmas Tree: For Real!
12/26/24 ⢠14 min
How to Eat Your Christmas Tree and Create a Deliciously Unusual Holiday Tradition đ
What do you do with a leftover Christmas tree? Toss it? Compost it? Nopeâhow about eating it? Yes, you heard that right! In this Family Tree, Food & Stories episode, weâre setting the table with a new way to turn your bedazzled Christmas tree into a gourmet treat.
From sweet pine syrups to pine needle tea, baking with your tree's bark (and a treat you can bite), and even pine-infused ice cream, Nancy May, co-host of Family Tree, Food & Stories explains how to create an unforgettableâand even new eco-friendlyâfamily tradition.
You might think eating your Christmas tree is a bit weird, but your new gastronomic adventure will be the ultimate conversation starter for next yearâs Christmas table or even at your New Year's celebration.
Join us for laughter, recipes, and maybe even a new holiday tradition that will keep your family talking for generations. After all, wouldnât it be fun to say, âRemember when Aunt Nancy made us eat the tree?â
đ Tune in, get inspired, and letâs make your Christmas leftovers a story worth sharing!
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Do you have a story to share on the Family Tree, Food & Stories show? Send us your story to review, and you can win a chance to have your family story on the show! Here's the link to share your story with us now.
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- Book: My Family Tree, Food & Stories Journal Awarded #1 New Release on Amazon
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About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.
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How to Eat Your Christmas Tree and Create a Deliciously Unusual Holiday Tradition đ
What do you do with a leftover Christmas tree? Toss it? Compost it? Nopeâhow about eating it? Yes, you heard that right! In this Family Tree, Food & Stories episode, weâre setting the table with a new way to turn your bedazzled Christmas tree into a gourmet treat.
From sweet pine syrups to pine needle tea, baking with your tree's bark (and a treat you can bite), and even pine-infused ice cream, Nancy May, co-host of Family Tree, Food & Stories explains how to create an unforgettableâand even new eco-friendlyâfamily tradition.
You might think eating your Christmas tree is a bit weird, but your new gastronomic adventure will be the ultimate conversation starter for next yearâs Christmas table or even at your New Year's celebration.
Join us for laughter, recipes, and maybe even a new holiday tradition that will keep your family talking for generations. After all, wouldnât it be fun to say, âRemember when Aunt Nancy made us eat the tree?â
đ Tune in, get inspired, and letâs make your Christmas leftovers a story worth sharing!
đŤShare your story with us:
Do you have a story to share on the Family Tree, Food & Stories show? Send us your story to review, and you can win a chance to have your family story on the show! Here's the link to share your story with us now.
Additional Links
- Book: My Family Tree, Food & Stories Journal Awarded #1 New Release on Amazon
- Instagram đ¸
- FaceBook đ
About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.
#familytreefoodstories, #familystories #familymeals #family #christmasdinner #christmasstories #holidayfoods #holidaytraditions #FamilyTreePodcast #HolidayTraditions #EatYourChristmasTree #EcoFriendlyCooking #FoodieFun #ChristmasRecipes #SustainableLiving #ecofriendly #gourmet #holidaychefs @familytreefoodstories
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Do you have a story to share on the Family Tree, Food & Stories show? Send us your story to review, and you can win a chance to have your family story on the show! Here's the link to share your story with us now.
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About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.
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