Holiday Hacks from Cheska, Rica, Marilen, & more!

Is hosting the family's Christmas dinner stressing you out? Be a domestic diva in a snap with these holiday hacks.

Holiday Hacks from Cheska, Rica, Marilen, & more!

The spirit of Christmas is definitely upon us. Here are some awesome ideas for bringing holiday cheer into your home from 100% Whole Moms, Cheska Garcia Kramer, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, and Marilen Faustino Montenegro! Plus, read about the new caterer in town that’s bringing a 10-course meal AND a personal chef right to your home!

Holiday Hack #1: Hang your Christmas stockings on the tree!

Because really, how many of us have a mantle with a fireplace at home? This is an ingenious idea that provides you and the kids a stocking-stuffing activity AND saves on both space around the house and spend for tree ornaments. Thanks for this tip, 100% Whole Moms Rica, Marilen, and Cheska!

Holiday Hack #2: Extend the décor to the buffet table

A sprig of evergeen around the Christmas ham, some red berries or even twinkling lights strewn about the table -- these seemingly humble accents add that holiday wow factor to your buffet set-up. Go on and try it, and thank us later for the compliments from all the relatives (and your mother-in-law!)

Holiday Hack #3: Get creative with food presentation

Presenting the "choux box" (get it?!?) by Bizu Patisserie Catering. Tiny little choux pastries stacked neatly to form a box, then wrapped like a present with ribbon and a Christmas bow. Imagine how much less festive this would be had they just been piled on a large plate.

Holiday Hack #4: Go for Gold

Shine, shimmer, and sparkle make things extra special. Dip strawberries into chocolate tinged with golden food dye or finish cookies with a sprinkle of sugar, and your desserts will be that much brighter.

Holiday Hack #5: Chill out, and let Chef take over

Here's the ultimate holiday hack that we've just learned about. Connoiseur Catering is not just able to bring mouthwatering dishes to your holiday table; they can alternatively set up for you, a 10-course degustation feast, complete with renowned Chef Stefan Langenhan of Aubergine fame, right in the comforts of your own home.

Here's their sample degustation menu:

Salmon Gravlax with Caviar
Pan Seared Duck Foie Gras on Celeriac Mousseline and Calvados
Yellow Pepper Froth with Chorizo
Truffled Scallop Ravioli in Madiera
Buttter Poached Lobster Tail with Carrot, Curry and Ginger
Red Pepper Shooter with Avocado
Braised Veal Cheek with Potato Snow and Potato
Lamb Loin with Mushroom Risotto, Artichoke and Grapes
Array of French Cheese
Mango and White Chocolate Mousse

For a minimum of 10 people, the price is set at Php 2,950++/head. That's not a bad deal considering it includes set-up and wait staff. How's that for a stress-free holiday feast at home?

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