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Christmas Countdown 21: Christmas Tree #5 - Good Enough to Eat

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Advent Blog : Day 5 - Good Enough to Eat . 
Ever over-eaten  at Christmas time?  But have you ever eaten your Christmas tree? Today, I'm featuring the "healthy"  option Christmas tree, created from fresh fruit or vegetables . As I read somewhere,  enjoy "sustainable cuisine" this Christmas - really?   I'm not sure that phrase will become part of my Christmas  vocabulary but I admit these trees do look fantastic  - yes, good enough to eat. 
Source:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Cone-Colonial-Williamsburg-Tree-Base-for-Fresh-Fruit-Table-Centerpiece-/191681826674

Source: https://sylwiapietruszka.com
Source  https://iowagirleats.com/2015/12/21/fruit-christmas-tree/

Source : https://projectnursery.com/2015/12/fruit-christmas-tree-tutorial/
Using vegetables for your Christmas tree centrepiece may not be popular with your children or grandchildren, but who knows, these creative and enticing  food trees could start a new love affair with broccoli? 
Source: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/171629435770973468/
Source: http://kelleyandcricket.com/veggie-christmas-tree-video/
Source : https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/vegetable-christmas-tree/

These little carrot trees pictured  at the top of this post are my favourites amongst the edible Christmas trees. Here's a video to show you how to make them. 
Of course, I understand that vegan offerings may not be a crowd pleaser in your household so I  found some other options.... 
Prawn & lettuce tree : https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/280278776794213979/
Olives & cream cheese tree : https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/mixed-olive-appetizer-tree-65734#.Uq8Rl-v3LTU
And then of course, there's always the compromise tree - fruit and chocolate ! 
Source: https://diycozyhome.com/chocolate-dipped-strawberry-christmas-tree/

Now, back to the kitchen  to try some of these ideas....  Tomorrow, another surprise idea for a creative Christmas tree. 
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  1. chrissieDecember 5, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    Such amazing treats Wilma it would be wonderful to be able to make any one of them for sure.

    Love Chrissie xx

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