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Festivus: Feats of Strength
Posted by Jessica G. |
This month on the Luvo blog, we’re celebrating Festivus a holiday tradition made popular by the Costanzas on the hit 90s sitcom Seinfeld. We already shared our tips on throwing your own Festivus party, and now we’re onto another Festivus tradition: the Feats of Strength.
If you’re a Seinfeld fan, you probably recall this tradition fondly, or at least with a smirk. The Feats of Strength are the grand finale of the Festivus celebration. Following the Festivus dinner, the head of the household challenges one guest to a wrestling match. Festivus doesn’t officially end until the head of the household is pinned to the ground.… Read more »
Mandarin Orange Madness
Posted by Jessica G. |
When my local grocery store’s produce section gets taken over by boxes of mandarin oranges in December, I get a little too excited. If anything deserves the ‘nature’s candy’ moniker, mandarin oranges would be at the top of the list. Much easier to peel and section, and with a sweeter taste than their bigger cousins, mandarin oranges go down a little too easily. Left unsupervised, I could easily inhale five of them in one sitting, but I just tell myself that’s a smarter choice than five shortbread cookies. Am I right?!… Read more »
Festivus: Airing of Grievances
Posted by Heather Magee |
Continuing on with our Festivus festivities, comes another cherished tradition coined by the Costanzas. A Festivus celebration always begins with the Airing of Grievances, which must take place the moment the Festivus feast is served.
Beginning at the head of the table, each person takes a turn lashing out at others (and society in general), describing how they’ve been disappointed during the course of the year. What seems negative at first can be viewed as a cleansing or clean slate in preparation for the New Year ahead. Or, things could get hostile. Either way, we sat down with Luvo’s VP of Nutrition Samantha Cassetty to get her take on eating right and being well throughout the holidays.
Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means: platters of delicious home-baked treats, carefully wrapped gifts for family and friends, and hours-long dinner parties with plates upon plates of picture-perfect dishes. With all the effort we put into entertaining and enjoying the best of the season, we don’t always remember to make space in our planning for sustainable considerations. The good news is that there are many tips and tricks to make sure the most wonderful time of the year is not the most wasteful.
Christmas Party Hacks
Posted by Heather Magee |
Now that the holiday season is full swing, some of you may be feeling a titch of seasonal stress. Making your lists and checking them twice while swilling spiked eggnog to take the edge off. Or, you may be taking it all in stride with all of your yuletide tasks complete, and if that is so Santa doesn’t like a brown noser well done. If you’re like me though, and already running out of steam, this post is dedicated to you.
A Festivus for the Rest of Us
Posted by Heather Magee |
If you were a fan of the popular 90s sitcom Seinfeld, the term Festivus should spark up some nostalgia. The prolific aluminum pole. A meal consisting of meatloaf and spaghetti with red sauce. George Costanza (Jason Alexander) being wrestled to the floor by his father in an attempt to pin him against his will. Oh Festivus, how you warm the cockles of my heart.… Read more »
5 Unusually Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes
Posted by Jessica G. |
There’s something to be said for the nostalgia and comfort that comes along with classic Thanksgiving dishes. Roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts… the quintessential menu that wouldn’t be complete if it wasn’t swimming in gravy and a few dollops of cranberry sauce. Top it all off with a big slice of pumpkin pie and you’re ready for your food coma.… Read more »