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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