It’s that time of the year again and with the holidays in full swing we are seeing the return of some fan favorite holiday foods. This holiday season we want to make sure that you are getting the most out of your favorite foods and your favorite products.
So we’ve put together some strains that you can pair with these classic, seasonal favorites to make this time of year feel more jolly!
1. Roast Turkey + Jack Herer
Starting off strong with the main event of many holiday meals. Turkey is a staple on any table this season, so it makes sense that we would pair it with such a classic strain.
The brighter pine and earthy notes in Jack Herer are great to cut through the heavier richness that you get with turkey (especially if it’s smothered in gravy). Its spicier notes also nicely complement a well seasoned cut of turkey.
Additionally, Jack Herer is a Sativa strain, known to make consumers feel clear headed and energetic, perfect for staying awake after a large meal (and keeping up with the chaos of the holidays).
2. Honey-Glazed Ham + Pineapple Express
A good honey-glaze ham is another holiday mainstay that we had to include and if you’re planning on partaking this year then you might want to consider partaking in a little Pineapple Express as well.
Its sweet and tropical flavors pair well with the honey glaze on your ham. And being a sativa-dominant hybrid, it will leave you feeling happy, energized and ready to keep the party going.
3. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy + GSC
Everyone’s favorite side dish deserves an equally fan-favorite strain. The sweeter, earthier notes found in GSC do a great job of complimenting the creamy and buttery flavors of the mashed potatoes.
GSC is known to be an appetite stimulant, meaning you can load up on all of your favorite appetizers and sides (like mashed potatoes) and still have room for your meal and dessert.
Also, it’s an indica leaning hybrid so it gives you a relaxing, happy feeling without it being too sedating. It’s perfect if you’re looking to enjoy the rest of the party and then settle in for a post meal nap to finish off your night.
4. Gingerbread Cookies + Zkittlez
Moving into the sweets, nothing says holidays quite like a classic gingerbread cookie. Zkittlez packs some pretty sweet flavors which pairs well with the sticky-sweet and savory flavors of molasses and ginger in the cookies.
Zkittlez, being an indica-dominant strain, gives you a nice relaxed and sleepy feeling, making it the perfect strain to pair with a night on the couch eating cookies and watching holiday movies. It’s also been known to cause some munchies, so you might want to make sure that you have some extra cookies on hand.
5. Eggnog + Vanilla Kush
Nothing says “Holiday Season” quite like a good glass of eggnog and if you’re looking to make it that much better, you might want to add a little bit of Vanilla Kush into the mix.
The sweet vanilla and lavender flavor notes found in Vanilla Kush, pair perfectly with the rich, creamy sweetness of a good glass of eggnog.
They’re both also the perfect way to end the night, with Vanilla Kush’s sleepy, relaxing effects the perfect compliment to the tired feeling that goes along with heavy rich drink. Enjoy a little of both by the fire and you’ll be counting reindeer in no time.
6. Hot Chocolate + GMO
Now hear us out with this one. Pairing the rich, sweet taste of hot chocolate with the more earthy flavors of GMO might seem like it won’t work, but you might be surprised.
However, those funkier, earthy notes in GMO are exactly what makes it so perfect. It’s able to cut through the sweetness of the chocolate and marshmallows, will also bring out some of the bittersweet notes that you get from the cocoa.
This relaxing indica-leaning hybrid is perfect for once you’re finished decorating for the holidays and just want to kick your feet up with a sweet treat and enjoy that festive atmosphere you’ve just put together.
No matter what your favorite holiday treat is, you can always elevate it a little with a little something extra. If you’re looking for that little something extra to add to your holiday traditions, make sure you stop by NatureMed, we’ll make sure that you have everything that you need.
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