‘Tis the season for joy, merriment, and, of course, indulging in delightful festive treats. But, do you really have the time to make all aspects of your christmas spread from scratch? If you’re anything like me, I focus on the parts that really matter to me personally – like the turkey with trimmings, and the rest I source pre-done, although I do make an effort to find brands that align with my values. This year, I’ve embarked on a quest to find the best Christmas pudding brands that do just that. If, like me, you’re balancing a desire for sustainability with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, fear not! Here’s a list of top-notch sustainable Christmas pudding brands that bring the taste of tradition without compromising on ethics.
Location: Australia
Karen Kelly, the founder of this company based in Castlemaine started out in 2004 selling at local markets, but after winning awards for her prize puddings has now become a larger commercial enterprise that sources their ingredients fairly.
2. Pudding Lady
Location: Australia
This company prides themselves on having the finest ingredients to craft our puddings to exacting standards – creamy butter from Australian cows, plump fruit grown and dried under the sun, finely milled flour from Australian wheat, farm fresh eggs, distilled spirits made from Australian grown fruits and grains and superior spices.
3. Valley Produce Company
Location: Australia
To produce this premium range of Christmas Puddings, the Valley Produce Co. sources its matured brandy from the Barossa Valley and fresh free range eggs from the Hunter Valley. Each pudding is crafted individually by hand using the traditional boiled-in-the-cloth method in old fashioned gas fired “coppers” before being hung on the line to naturally dry, age and mature.
So, do yourself a favor this christmas season, and make your traditional lunch a little easier by grabbing yourself one of these yummy puddings. You can stress less without the guilt of compromising your commitment to a sustainable lifestyle. Let the festivities begin with a slice of goodness that’s kind to both you and the planet.
