A Halloween Tradition

We don't expect any trick-or-treaters tonight. Since we moved out here, we've only had ONE child show up. When the kids were younger, we were usually not home. We took them to town to Grandma's house, and to relatives, and to a couple streets around their daycare worker's little cottage. As they got older, we'd get candy to have on hand while we were home. Of course, WE ate the candy. 

Then one year, there was a knock on the door. WE HAD NOTHING! You know how candy has a habit of disappearing in a house with Hick and two teenage boys... I left Hick at the door, talking to the young 'un, while I rummaged through the pantry. AHA! There was a mulitpack of Cheetos that The Pony took in his lunch. I grabbed a couple. The kid was happy with it.

Anyhoo... when I was in 10Box last week, I saw that Planter's Peanuts were on a sale table. I picked up a jar, thinking I'd make a concoction that Hick loves. All I needed was some candy corn. Can you believe that there was not a single kernel of candy corn in 10Box? At Halloween? Not even a small bag on the regular candy aisle. 

I told Hick later, and he said, "They had a whole table full of it up front at Walmart yesterday!" Well. I was not in Walmart. I told Hick that if he wanted his special treat, he should go back and get some candy corn. A couple days later, he DID. Three bags of candy corn.

What is this delectable seasonal concoction that Hick raves about?

PAYDAY MIX! 

All it takes it two ingredients...

... and two minutes. It's quite simple. Pour out some candy corn, then some dry-roasted peanuts. They don't have to be brand-name. Shake them together, and you have...

...a delicious treat that tastes just like a Payday candy bar. No fancy bowl needed. Chinese Tupperware will do. 

Of course, if you don't like a Payday candy bar, you won't like this treat. Little did I know that Hick was planning to take it to his SUS2.5 (Storage Unit Store 2.5) to share. With just his buddies, I think. And not with all his customers. I shudder to think of people dipping their hands into the mix! I said so to Hick.

"I hope you have some kind of plastic cups, or ramekins, to share it. Or shake it into people's hands. I can't imagine all of you with your dirty fingers digging around in there. The thought makes me sick."

From the look on Hick's face, I don't believe he had considered the hygienic angle.

Anyhoo... there's a new recipe for you. I don't know how the cost compares to actual Payday candy bars. I just know that you might only want a little bite, with a couple of candy corn kernels and peanuts, or you might want two or three candy bars worth. It's just a sweet treat to have sitting around for when you want a little something. I don't advise giving it out to trick-or-treaters!