You won't find any THRIVE foods in this particular blog.
Just candy, candy, candy!
Aren't we lucky and blessed to live in a land of plenty and so much variety?
My family and I have been making these little candy trains for many years. We make them just before Christmas and eat it on New Years Eve or Day depending on our level of self control. Even so, little bits go mysteriously missing. An M&M here, a chunk of frosting there. Nobody admits to it and no one really gets in trouble either. It's just our little Smith tradition.
Several times, when finances were good, we have made 4-5 extra ones(I mean you buy a whole bag of orange slices and use just one? That's wasteful!). And with those extra ones we drive around and give a big surprise to families we know.
It's so fun to see the excitement on the children's faces when we sing a quick carol and present the train.
I will be making several again this year and looking forward to our little ritual. Maybe one will even show up on your doorstep!
As the year comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for the life we have been afforded, the country we are fortunate to live in, the families that make life worth living (most of the time!) and the opportunity to progress, improve, restart, restore, implement, alter, dedicate, innovate, recreate, share and smile at each and every blessed day.
May all of you who may happen upon my little blog, be blessed with continued health, reasonable wealth, food in your pantry, love in your heart. I hope the train of joy visits you often through the coming year!
~ Dorie
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