Holiday entertaining and celebrations should be about the memories — not exhausting to-do lists.

Fortunately, Sysco Retail Store offers restaurant-quality food to the public (no membership needed) that is sure to leave an impression at office parties, neighborhood get-togethers, family dinners, and more. Many options are offered in larger quantities or in convenient ready-to-heat versions that you might not find in a traditional grocery store.

You can taste-test many holiday treats and dishes, savory to sweet, at Sysco Retail Store's Holiday Taste-Testing open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1:

  • Crispy ravioli with marinara sauce
  • Cranberry meatballs
  • Italian roast beef in au jus
  • Italian wedding soup
  • Red pepper gouda bisque
  • Chocolate brownie bites
  • Peanut butter cookies
  • Sugar cookies
  • Spiced brown sugar whipped topping
  • Hot Dutch cocoa
  • Fresh hot apple cider
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Throughout December, Sysco Retail Store also will offer turkey roast, a wide variety of soups, several gravy mixes, cheesy shred bake potatoes, scalloped potatoes, au gratin potatoes, Golden Grill potatoes, seasoned pearl potatoes, a range of flavored syrups, and Crisco shortening. Pie offerings include:

  • Cherry pie
  • Apple pie
  • Blueberry pie
  • Pumpkin pie
  • Southern pecan pie
  • Strawberry rhubarb pie
  • Banana whip creme pie
  • Lemon meringue pie
  • French silk pie

Come see and sample for yourself!

What: Holiday Taste-Testing
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
Where: Sysco Retail Store900 Highway 10 S, Saint Cloud.

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