My Not-So-Holiday-ish Eats and Treats
When you think about the holidays, most people think turkey dinner, gingerbread cookies, eggnog and candy canes, but not me! During the holidays, we are home a lot and people are always popping by, which means I’m not always ready with a festive feast. I’ve been that notorious friend to order food in or pick up food when I just don’t have time to whip up that holiday-friendly meal. I used to feel bad about it, but I realize no one really cares and people just want to spend quality time together. Plus, if the food is good, and that’s all that matters!
Here are my top 3 Not-So-Holiday-ish Food Picks
1. Donut Kill My Vibe
Instead of good ol’ gingerbread cookies, I don’t see anything wrong with a dozen delicious donuts. You don’t have to settle for basic donuts because nowadays you can get some fancy-shmancy ones that are guaranteed to make any guest drool when they come over!
2. Sushi: This is How We Roll
It may not be your traditional turkey and mashed potatoes, but sushi is always a crowd pleaser! You can order a few platters and there is minimal mess and dishes to deal with afterwards. Ain’t nothing wrong with a little sushi and Netflix over the holidays!
3. Pizza is the Only Love Triangle You’d Want to be in
Ordering pizza is my go-to during the holidays! I know that friends and family will have full bellies and everyone is happy. Also, if you want to up your pizza game, pay a little extra for some special and unique toppings. Pizza isn’t on your typical holiday menu, but it is a staple for those evenings when no one wants to cook, but everyone is hungry!
Earn While You Eat
There’s something I didn’t mention, but sometimes ordering in or picking up food from our fave restos down the street to enjoy at home has its perks. I’m not just talking about saving time from cooking up a storm in the kitchen, but rather with 5x the points I earn on eats and drinks with my American Express Cobalt Card I just want to order everything on a menu for the fam and our guests during the holidays. I may or may not occasionally order an extra small pizza to be enjoyed the next day just to score more rewards. It’s all about balance, right? Let’s all just eat, drink and be merry … because 5x the points on eats and drinks is definitely something to be merry about! And if ordering in isn’t for you? You can earn 5x the points on eligible grocery purchases too!
The Best Gift of All
Now what can you do with those points you’ve earned on eligible eats and drinks? Well ‘tis the season! You can now turn around and use the points from your American Express Cobalt Card to pay for the things you love. Points can be redeemed to help go towards your next trip or purchase (big or small) – there are so many ways to treat yourself or your loved ones this holiday season. Happy holidays, everyone!