Acquire good reflexes.
In December, between Christmas, gifts and the upcoming festivities, the overall budget is significantly reduced. Therefore, it is more important than ever to have the right reflexes to respect the food budget. First action to take: buy seasonal. We write it, we say it and we repeat it, December fruits and vegetables, available in quantity and produced locally if possible, are more affordable than the out-of-season products that have crossed the planet to reach our plate. Second action: check price per kilo. Comparing prices per kilo is an essential reflection when purchasing. In fact, it is more difficult to compare products already packaged in different weights, to really identify which is the most expensive. Third action: cook. In fact, prepared meals are much more expensive than raw products that you prepare yourself. In addition, it allows us to control the addition of sugar, salt and fats, without worrying about the presence of food additives. Fourth action: transform leftovers. If at the end of the meal the plate is not finished, don’t worry, and above all there is no point in throwing everything away. We save, reserve in the refrigerator and transform for the next meal into mixed salad, meatballs, shepherd’s pie, soups, etc.
Good winter dishes
Parmentier, croque-monsieur, puff pastry, soup, so many good dishes for the heart in December, when the days are cold, gray and rainy. Among the star flavors of the month: cheese. Between raclette, tartiflette, fondue, buckwheat crepe with cheese or cordon bleu, cheese-based recipes are numerous, especially in France, where there are no less than 1,200 varieties, just that! So many regional delicacies with hard, marbled paste and flowery rind, which reflect the terroirs and which we offer in all styles.
Enjoy your food!