May 2008

I was at Bed Bath & Beyond this morning, with my three children, trying to find accessories to match the new paint in our bathroom. (Aside: it’s never the same color on the wall as you thought it would be…) After our long and winding expedition through the perilous aisles (there are lots of breakables to avoid there), we approached the checkout with relief. But suddenly, we were waylaid by… CANDY! We grabbed a box of Swedish fish and one of the cute Wii remote peppermint gum packages, and then I snapped this photo with my camera phone. Which treat do you choose?

Photo by Heather Weaver (that’s me!)

Mmmmmmm, little chocolate tart. What a tease, with that crispy pastry crust, tender chocolate filling, and flirtatious curl on top! Who could resist such a tempting treat?

Thanks to Slightly North for sharing this photo under a Creative Commons license!

This colorful “confetti popcorn” is from the Nashville Fudge Kitchen, in Nashville, Indiana. My kindergartener helped me choose which flavor to buy, and when we couldn’t pick just one, we opted for this blend. I’m not really accustomed to popcorn that tastes like green apple, grape, strawberry, and orange, but it was yummy. Having tasted all those flavors, however, I must say that my favorite candy popcorn is still the classic — caramel! It’s the perfect blend of butter, sugar, and salt!

Photo by Heather Weaver (me!)