Host your Holiday Meal In your Home Away From Home

Travelling to a warmer climate for the holiday season? You may have decided to escape the cold weather, building Snowmen and putting up lights this winter to rather enjoy the warm tropical beaches of sunny Florida instead. But if you and your family celebrate the holidays and feel a little nostalgic, why not host friends and family for a holiday meal in your rented vacation home? Because most stores and restaurants (except for Chinese & pizza take-out's) are closed, here are some tips to serving a delicious holiday meal in your Airbnb that's as easy as pie!

SuperMarkets/ Italian Markets/ Deli's

You don't need to go buy a whole Turkey and slave in the kitchen for hours. to create a holiday meal for your friends and family, you are on vacation after all! A day or two before Christmas or New Years, stop by your local supermarket,  Deli or Italian market and pick up your whole meal in one trip!

Most vacation rentals have all the plates and utensils you need. Here is an easy and delicious holiday menu that your family will love and everything is found in store, the only cooking you will need to do is reheating in the oven or microwave! Simple!

• Kings Hawaiian Dinner Rolls & a small tub of butter.
• Ready to Eat Salad Kits (Suggested: Sweet Kale with Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds & Poppy Dressing).
• Pre-Roasted Whole Chickens/ Whole Baked Honey Spiral Sliced Ham.
• Canned Cranberry Jelly/ Sauce.
• Brown or Turkey Gravy (Bottle or powered mix)
• Hot Food Section: Mashed Potatoes and freshly cooked vegetables sold over the counter by the LB.
• Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie for Dessert with Reddi-Whip Whipped Cream/ Ice-cream.
• Fresh fruit tray.
• Juices, Soda's & Waters.

Find your local store close to your Airbnb vacation rental.
Here are some suggested supermarkets that you will find all the above items and more!

https://www.publix.com/locations
https://www.target.com/store-locator/find-stores
https://locations.traderjoes.com/fl/
https://www.josephsclassicmarket.com/location-finder/
https://www.thefreshmarket.com/your-market/store-locator