How We Celebrate the Holidays at 18 Rabbits!

Get to know some of our team members at 18 Rabbits and how they celebrated their holiday vacations. It might inspire you to try out some new traditions next holiday season. 


Alison-Founder: "We had family over for Christmas Eve dinner at our house. Two of my siblings came with their children for a total of 13. We enjoyed scallops over sunflower sprouts with lemon zest, grass fed fillet mignon, herbed sweet potatoes, and my stepmom's famous Texas cornbread. Because we celebrate a birthday on Christmas Eve, Keri brought HoHo cakes and Tia my little niece blew out the candles. At almost 3, she wasn't the youngest though, that honor goes to Isabella who was just 2 weeks old.

We exchanged gifts and of course, all got 18 Rabbits bars and granola.

What a lovely celebration."

Zack-Marketing Manager: "I was happy to go home for Christmas this year and play with my nephew Dante! He is just over a year old, a huge Minnesota Vikings fan, loves orange pants and is a total lady killer!"

Patrick-Operations Manager: "Over Christmas break I had the great pleasure of spending time in Hawaii. I was able to climb koko head, a very steep 1200 step climb up the side of a mountain on old railroad tracks. The view was certainly worth the sweat, especially knowing we were headed to the beach later in the day.

Also I went stand up paddling and spent some great time catching up with family and celebrating my niece's first birthday!"

Christian-Intern: "At Christmas, my family has a tradition of playing a fast-paced, overly-competitive game of Charades. Even my eighty-eight year old grandmother still played this year! I have always been a huge fan of this event. I would throw a major tantrum if we did not fit the game of Charades in before my bedtime. Enthusiasm has waned a little amongst other members of my family in recent years, but for me it remains the highlight of every Christmas season."

Erin-Intern: "I was very excited to spend the holidays with family down in Southern California and participate in the 3rd annual gingerbread man decorating contest. The theme this year was "Hats off to Entertainment". Don't be fooled by the sprinkles and frosting, it can be an intense competition that is fun and something you might want to try next year!"

Gracious Granola with Yogurt and Cranberry Sauce

Whole Cranberry Sauce – Fresh Cranberries (15oz) + 1 Bottle of Purity Apple Juice (16oz)

Cranberry Sauce – the luscious berry color ushers in the holidays for me. Forget about the cookies and the pie, for me it’s about having a perpetual stock of cranberry sauce in my fridge. Whole berries immersed in red glossy liquid, there is nothing better this time of year to top my granola in the morning.

I like mine not too sweet, in fact a bit on the tart side to honor the true flavor of the fruit. A cinch to make, my version just combines Purity Apple Juice (100% apple juice, not from concentrate) and whole cranberries leaving out refined sugar.


Interesting Fact: Cranberries are one of the only prevalent fruits native to North America. The others are blueberries and concord grapes.

Reporting from 18 Rabbits, Alison

Rinse 2 container or 15 ounces of whole cranberries

Ad cranberries and apple juice to a pot

Bring cranberries and apple juice to a boil

Pour steaming cranberry sauce into airtight glass jar

Enjoy!!