The Ghost of Holidays past

[Guest guest]

This is the first Christmas that I can remember NOT baking cookies or other

'holiday' treats. And the surprising part for me is that I didn't feel upset or

miss doing that at all. I have long thought of myself as a person who loves to

bake and cook. But as my interest in eating eating eating has decreased, so too

has my drive to make this and that - usually more often than I really wanted to

eat so much of them anyway.

One thing I am finding, which does surprise me, is how I am getting over candy,

especially commercially made chocolates. Today I looked at marked down M & Ms and

said to myself - I really don't want them. That from someone who took MONTHS of

munching on chocolate - cheap chocolate at that - before I got it somewhat

legalized with my star former forbidden food.

Now I'm finding that I prefer homemade fudge and almond roca over anything I can

buy in a store. Not only is it better tasting, I also am not eating the likes of

HFCS, artificial flavorings and doubtful quality cocoa. And its cheaper - even

with using real butter and cocoa or baking chocolate from basic ingredients too.

A win-win for me all the way around. Its great to be happy to eat a few pieces

for satisfaction instead of plowing through a 'bag' just because its there and

won't be 'there' tomorrow.

Waving from my IE Candy Lane and loving it too - Katcha