Not that in the scheme of life my opinion on candy corn really mattered, but nonetheless, it changed. See, I was never a huge fan of candy corn in terms of eating it - I used it more for decorating. And I would eat a piece (kernel?) or two but then it just got kind of old and too sweet. And I would think that if I was going to splurge on candy I'd rather be eating something with chocolate and peanut butter.
But this fall I discovered something, first in a jar at a friend's house and then in a bag at Aldi, that perked my interest. And it prompted me to try something I had never tried before...
Candy Corn and Peanuts
An epic combination. The perfect marriage of sweet and chewy to salty and crunchy. I prefer about a three to one ratio peanuts to candy corn, a statement which I realize makes me sound like a total food nerd but, whatever!! It is delicious and addicting. Is this a new combination or have I been missing out on this one for years?? Either way, I'm glad I discovered it! I have had the grandmother of all ear infections for about 4 weeks now and when they put me on my third (yes, third) different antibiotic to try to kill it the doctor said to take it with a glass of water and a snack. Several times I have washed that baby down with a handful or two of this mixture, using the whole "take it with a snack" instruction as an excuse. ;)
Here's to new discoveries and fresh opinions on an old treat!
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