Enough of the history, now to the good stuff that won my heart.
The Cream-Nut Natural Peanut Butter, which is made in small batches, has only two ingredients, roasted and slowly ground Virginia peanuts and a little sea salt. At first use, you'll have to stir in the oil that has risen to the top of the jar, but after refrigeration, this is no longer necessary.
In Chicago, we called these candies "turtles", but Koeze calls them Puddles. I especially enjoy the Dark Chocolate Pecan Puddles. I sent some to my daughter, Jennifer, and her husband, Kyle, in Tennessee and got rave reviews. Crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, smooth chocolate...what more could a person desire!
I have not personally tried the Colossal Cashews, but those who received them as gifts from me said they were huge and delicious.
Yes the Puddles were awesome. I think I have a birthday coming or some other holiday like "send your daughter some Puddles day" - hint! Love you Ma!!
ReplyDeleteKyle and I thought they were the greatest turtles we had ever tasted.
I think there is a Very Happy Unbirthday coming soon to a good girl and boy. Love you too!
ReplyDeleteDid I read "dark chocolate" again. Another scientific experiment in the making!
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Nancy, don't let the world down. I'll supply the sources and you keep conducting experiments. I look forward to seeing your findings published in a major scientific journal!
ReplyDeleteGot your message Ma- is it what I think it is? Thanks Mom!!
ReplyDeleteNo, it isn't, but I'm sure you're both going to like it. You did say you love the Zanzibar Casserole didn't you? I've worked so hard cooking, freezing, wrapping and shipping. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteOk, peanut butter. Now we're talking food of the gods. Is this where you got that wild Thai spicy pb I tried at laura's house? I loved that stuff.
ReplyDeleteNo, I got the Thai peanut butter from an organic company. You'll see a post on them in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing my butt off. I would pay you to make Zanizibar casserole and ship it to Jen. And Tracy. You should start a new category of "experiments that went terribly wrong" and put the recipe on it.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe the category could be "these magic moments" and I could do a video demonstrating the famous buttwalk down the hallway to the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
I forgot about the buttwalk. It seemed like a good exercise and, after all, it did work for Mrs. Shimkus.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Zanzibar casserole, I'm afraid the recipe went up in smoke when you did the bonfire thing at my request.
AND, listen here kiddo, if you know what's good for you, you will NEVER make fun of the Bee Gee soundtrack. Am I keeping up my FAMILY image?
Um. Message received.
ReplyDeleteAnd, for the record, "It seemed like a good exercise and, after all, it did work for Mrs. Shimkus" is hands down my favorite quote of the day. It's early yet, I know, but knowing the buttwalk worked for Mrs. Shimkus (who was she?) just makes me laugh. I don't know why. It just sounds like a great endorsement of the exercise.
Jackie is the wife of Bob Shimkus, one of Dad's co-workers at South Side Control Supply.
ReplyDeleteWe were at the company's annual outing at Wagon Wheel Lodge and Jackie was looking great in her jumpsuit (boy, this takes me WAY back). Anyway, I just had to ask about her amazing body transformation and she told me about the buttwalk.
Not being one to argue with success, you just know I had to give it a try.
Wagon Wheel! Wow I totally forgot about that place!! Love the truffles ma!! You can still send the Zanzibar casserole- I do have a neighbor dog that I need to get even with! Did you get the Bee Gees Death Metal link I sent you? I thought it quite funny. Of course you might be offended because of them covering up your Barry's voice. I remember that butt walk. Sorry mom- had to tell Kyle about that and he laughed but honestly I told him years ago. Heh. Love you Mom and Laura!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you and Kyle laugh at me too often, you will get no more candy from me young lady.:(
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I'm glad you have some funny childhood memories and happy you both enjoyed the truffles. Didn't get the link, is it on you tube?
We will never tell you about us laughing at you again. That counts right? You are the best ma! I am glad you liked the video and saved it for future viewing. heh That guy does have stuff on you tube and you should check the others out. His Louis Armstrong is funny too. It was nice talking to you today. Love you ma
ReplyDeleteI guess that does count; ignorance is bliss they say. I hope it's not Louis Armstrong singing "It's A Wonderful World." I LOVE that song and a Death Metal version would be sacrilegious. It's always nice talking to you, I love your sense of humor and your laugh. Love you sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteI would say then you should pass on the Louis Armstrong one then mom. You should check out "Jonah Rocks" though. Do an internet search or search for him on my tube. He is a little kid that plays the drums. He is awesome and self taught. He plays some System of a Down stuff (it's a band that I love) but I don't think you actually have to like the music to see how great the kid is.
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