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Nov 21 2013
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As Hayrides Change to Sleigh Rides

Fall, my favorite time of year, is coming to a close. As opposed to most of the other seasons, fall encompasses every one of the senses. You can see it in the trees and feel it in the air. You can smell it and hear it as the withering leaves drop and skitter around on the ground. You can taste it in candy and pies and turkey. I know it doesn’t officially end until about a month from now, but with the first snowfall hitting last week, I can feel it slipping away fast. Continue reading →

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Nov 01 2013
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All I Want for Christmas is … Candy Corn?

When I was younger, one of the most exciting parts of each holiday season was all of the holiday-specific candy and desserts that only came out that time of year. For me,

  • Easter = Chick-shaped Peeps
  • Halloween = Candy corn, mellowcreme pumpkins, and the miniature version of any candy (which, in my head, meant they didn’t really have calories in them)
  • Christmas = Marshmallow-filled chocolate Santa Clauses and green and red M&Ms
  • Valentine’s Day = Conversation hearts
  • St. Patrick’s Day = Irish soda bread (OK, that’s not really a candy or dessert, but I did look forward to my mom making it every year.)
  • Thanksgiving = Pumpkin pie and pecan pie

But there’s been a trend in recent years ruining the magic of the anticipation of these treats. Continue reading →

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