We are rapidly approaching that time of year when the extra five pounds between you and your jeans arrives. (Personally, I spend all year trying to lose ten pounds so an extra five won't be so painful. I've yet to succeed.) We are starting our Winter Eat Fest with some of our annual treats and one brand new one.
Start with the pecans. Last year we got pounds of Texas Pecans and the dishwashers and prep cooks, bus girls and waiters spent plenty of time in the kitchen shelling them. Those Texas pecans are so fresh and so tasty, it's amazing most of them didn't just get gobbled up as they were shelled. This year, after a little internet research, we placed our order with Millican Pecan Company. This years crop is way off, over 50% off, as this article from the Texas Farm Bureau describes. This means higher prices, of course, so you have to shop around. They are worth the effort.
Then there's oranges from Florida. Another thing we just can't grow locally. We like to order a case or two each winter of mixed grapefruit and naval oranges, often enough from Hollieanna
Groves in Maitland Florida, but there are other shippers as well.
So what's new this year, so far? How about some Modjeskas? That would be those marshmallow filled caramel jobs pictured above... Oh boy, these are dangerously good. They first appeared on our dessert plates one Christmas in a box from Williams Sonoma and I've never looked back. Kevin and I both have a severe sweet tooth (which is why Doctor Seiffert loves us so much) and sometimes you just have to send away for some special quality confection. Lake Champlain Chocolates recently arrived on our door steps, with a succulent fall collection, and now we have the Modjeskas. I went to Williams Sonoma and found them, and then went right to their source, Bauer's Candies in Lawrenceburg Kentucky and ordered our (first) box of the season. They came yesterday and we shared one last night. These are seriously good, people, and addicting. The recipes don't look too bad, and maybe we'll try to make some ourselves later on, but for now, we'll just appreciate the time and effort of another professional.
Yeah yeah, I know. We could send two children to college for what we spend on these things, oranges and chocolates, pecans and marshmallows. And it's only going to get worse - the eating season has barely begun. But you know what, food is what we do and food is what we like so food is what we spend way too much money on. It's "research", okay? Research and Development, okay? Hey, I wonder if these purchases could be considered tax deductable...hey, Randy!?
Start with the pecans. Last year we got pounds of Texas Pecans and the dishwashers and prep cooks, bus girls and waiters spent plenty of time in the kitchen shelling them. Those Texas pecans are so fresh and so tasty, it's amazing most of them didn't just get gobbled up as they were shelled. This year, after a little internet research, we placed our order with Millican Pecan Company. This years crop is way off, over 50% off, as this article from the Texas Farm Bureau describes. This means higher prices, of course, so you have to shop around. They are worth the effort.
Then there's oranges from Florida. Another thing we just can't grow locally. We like to order a case or two each winter of mixed grapefruit and naval oranges, often enough from Hollieanna
Groves in Maitland Florida, but there are other shippers as well.
So what's new this year, so far? How about some Modjeskas? That would be those marshmallow filled caramel jobs pictured above... Oh boy, these are dangerously good. They first appeared on our dessert plates one Christmas in a box from Williams Sonoma and I've never looked back. Kevin and I both have a severe sweet tooth (which is why Doctor Seiffert loves us so much) and sometimes you just have to send away for some special quality confection. Lake Champlain Chocolates recently arrived on our door steps, with a succulent fall collection, and now we have the Modjeskas. I went to Williams Sonoma and found them, and then went right to their source, Bauer's Candies in Lawrenceburg Kentucky and ordered our (first) box of the season. They came yesterday and we shared one last night. These are seriously good, people, and addicting. The recipes don't look too bad, and maybe we'll try to make some ourselves later on, but for now, we'll just appreciate the time and effort of another professional.
Yeah yeah, I know. We could send two children to college for what we spend on these things, oranges and chocolates, pecans and marshmallows. And it's only going to get worse - the eating season has barely begun. But you know what, food is what we do and food is what we like so food is what we spend way too much money on. It's "research", okay? Research and Development, okay? Hey, I wonder if these purchases could be considered tax deductable...hey, Randy!?
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