One thing we’ve learned this year is that we’re better together. Over a year spent socially distanced from our loved ones has given us a new perspective on what matters most. So this holiday season, it’s all about quality – of the food we serve and the friends and family we choose to share it with.

As we focus on what matters most, Ocean Spray wants to help make your holidays #BetterTogether. To do so, we’ve enlisted the help of one of our boldest (and slightly tart) friends, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, actor and author of cookbook, Food Between Friends. Together, we’re proudly partnering in support of national non-profit No Kid Hungry to offer inspiring holiday recipes, as well as provide nutritious and delicious ‘thank you’ care packages to school staff across the country serving our students.

Learn more below about how you can get involved and join us as we reunite in the kitchen with flavors that taste even better together. Let’s discover together, cook together, laugh together, give back together, enjoy together and cheers to making this holiday #BetterTogether.

HOW TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS #BETTERTOGETHER

Discover Together Traditions mean even more as we reunite generations in the kitchen, discovering flavors, both beloved and new, that taste even #BETTERTOGETHER. Try this twist on tradition from Jesse’s Kitchen – Cranberry Red Chile Pork Tamales.

Share Together The moments and food we share together mean more than ever. What better way to complement holiday flavors and occasions that are #BETTERTOGETHER than with a festive Charcuterie Board – try anchoring yours with this delicious Cranberry Apple Pie Butter.

Cheers Together Toast to the holidays enjoyed #BETTERTOGETHER with this Festive Cranberry Punch.

Bake TOGETHER Moments are sweeter when shared together. Try our newest Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Crinkle Cookies recipe this holiday season – perfect for your next cookie swap, holiday party, or as a yummy afternoon family activity.

savor TOGETHER This vegetarian-friendly soup can be served alongside your holiday entree or will steal the show as a must-have main. Pro-Tip: Season hazelnuts before roasting for even more flavor. Sub in non-dairy milk or oil for a vegan version guests will love.

laugh TOGETHER The holidays are all about sharing meals, memories, and most importantly, lots of laughs. We all have our family traditions and legendary stories that keep us laughing year after year. Jesse Tyler Feguson laughs every year as he makes his traditional drink that he concocted as a child to fit in with the adults and their cocktails – 7UP, grenadine, and cranberry juice. It now includes a little bit of vodka too, of course.

enjoy TOGETHER How lucky are we? Jesse let us in on his top-secret, sought-after, world-renowned (you get the picture…) Cranberry Biscuit Cobbler recipe. You have our permission to eat it for every single meal this holiday season.

This year, it’s about the value of shared experiences—of being together, discovering together, cooking and toasting together– that’s worth more than ever.