Happy new year to all of our wonderful customers, suppliers and friends. Hope you had a magnificent Christmas.
Christmas is, of course, all about the overindulgence. Over the last week or so, we’ve heard many a customer joke that they were 90 per cent cheese, or that pure chocolate (or red wine) was running through their veins!
And so January brings with it those feelings of needing to make a change, to deny yourself some of life’s pleasures and to ‘be good’, whatever that actually means! So, not only are the decorations and sparkly lights all gone, presents all over and done with and no more days off work to look forward to – but apparently it’s no longer acceptable to have a bucks fizz at 11am and crack open the chocolates for breakfast?!
But sometimes a change is what is needed and a new year’s resolution can give you the push to do it. Although perhaps it’s best not to call it that – as research shows only one in four people manage to keep theirs going beyond the end of January. The general consensus for success seems to be to set manageable, tangible goals rather than the generic – so instead of “I want to eat healthier” it might be “I want to cook from scratch at least four times a week”.
Perhaps you’re trying Veganuary? A quarter of a million people signed up last year, with many more doing it more informally. Approximately 22 million people now identify as ‘flexitarian’ (which basically means eating more plant-based foods and less – although still some – meat). Whether you’re a vegan, or you just want to reduce your meat intake, we have some fantastic products and ingredients in store to help you cook up a storm or grab a snack on the go.
Another popular month to sign up to is Dry January. Certainly after the excesses of Christmas it can feel like a good idea to have a bit of a break. We have some amazing ‘grown up’ soft drinks in store, as well as some non-alcoholic spirits, such as Seedlip, which are ideal to mix with tonic, ice and a slice so you don’t feel like you’re missing out.
If you’re just trying to eat and drink a bit more healthily, we can help with everything from dinner inspiration to a wide selection of delicious herbal teas. Eating well doesn’t have to be boring!
January is also Walk Your Dog Month, which is great for anyone looking to ensure they stay active. Of course, you have to actually have a dog first – or be able to borrow one. Helmsley is a great place to come with a four-legged friend as lots of businesses are pooch friendly, and there’s plenty of great spaces nearby to stretch everyone’s legs.
Whatever you’re doing to mark the start of the new decade, here at Hunters we hope 2020 brings you health, happiness, peace and prosperity. And we look forward to seeing you soon!
