If you leave chocolate on the pillow, like they do in fancy hotels, it will just get in your hair and make a mess—and the next thing you know, you’re freaking out because you’re not sure what’s on the back side of your pajamas. That’s not what chocolate is for. Skip the fancy presentation and just eat them straight out of the box, the way Nature intended.
I never really thought I had a favorite chocolate, until I remembered spending Easter in Tucson, Arizona. My grandmother would give up chocolate for Lent, but then she’d get a huge box for Easter—and it was always See’s Candies.
One year, we all went to a See’s near Grandma and Grandpa’s house, and my family chose the flavors of chocolate we wanted. Dad always did caramels and nuts—and those were my favorites as well.
This year, I found a box of See’s nuts and chews (caramels) for Easter—and I couldn’t wait to bring it home!
Me: Nate, Alex, these are SEE’S CANDIES!!
Nate:
Alex: Mmmm.
Me: I just got the nut and caramel ones because they’re my favorite.
Nate:
Alex: These are so good!
Me: I know. I’m glad we’re not allergic to nuts.
Nate:
Alex: Me, too! Nom, nom, nom, nom.
Me: Nom, nom, nom, nom.
Alex: Nom, nom, nom, nom.
Me: Nom, nom, nom, nom.
Nate: These are good…Why are you so excited, again?
To be fair, I’ve been threatening to bring home a box of See’s Candies for years, but it would have meant an extra trip to another store. This time, however, I found them all wrapped up for Easter at one of the stores where I normally shop. It was like a sign from Grandma. A chocolatey caramelly, nutty sign to throw fudge-filled eggs to the wind and sniff those bon-bon wrappers while they’re still in bloom.
The box is not gone yet. I’m savoring them, though I suspect Alex has been fueling his studies with a nibble here and there. Nate’s showing great restraint, but I see him eyeing that box on his way to work—I also see a few less for me each day.
They’re great all by themselves, but if you want, you can serve them with:
- Marshmallow Peep shots
- Meadows filled with fluffy bunnies
- A comfy couch stuffed with clouds
- Buckets of floofy cats
- Treasure maps leading to every grandma’s secret stash of chocolate
Your Turn: Do you have a favorite brand of chocolate or candy you enjoy?
Fixin' Leaks and Leeks 
My mom loved See’s! I remember driving up to the mall to the See’s store to buy her a box as a gift on special occasions.
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See’s is one of the best. I also love Lindt.
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I’m not familiar with See’s but I love dark chocolate and particularly Purdy’s. The fact is that I probably never met a chocolate I didn’t like. 😉
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I don’t have a favourite brand, but I’m fortunate to live somewhere with a very good chocolate maker. Their products are popular here and in many parts of Australia.
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