Halloween Treats

Halloween is always a real challenge for me. I love dressing up, telling tales, and eating candy. I remember when I was a freshman in college a guy that I was dating gave me a whole package of mini Reeses Buttercups for Halloween. I ate almost every one and thought that was about the best present ever. They were my favorite and still are. Of course, this is something I cannot have around because I cannot control how many I eat. Reeses also have special meaning because my mother used to buy them for herself as a special treat when I was a little girl. She would hide them. I never saw her eat them. She thought I saw nothing, but I did see her buy them, but never eat them. When I finally got one myself I could see why she liked them so much. What's not to like - peanut butter and chocolate? Nothing better. Yum.

My best costume was when i went to a party dressed as Charley Chapman. I used no make-up, just Bob's tux and my Grandfather's Boller hat that covered my entire head and hair (I put my hair up underneath the hat). I drew on a small mustache on my upper lip and said nothing at the party. Yes, I know, hard to believe. But it was so fun. Nobody knew who I was.

My nutritionist advised that if you have to have something sweet like that, to get M&Ms peanut style. She says the peanut slows down the digestion of the sugar. I don't know if I truly buy this one, but I find I can control how many of these I eat. I guess it's because I don't like them as much. I can have a couple and be satisfied. Tomorrow I must buy some candy to give the kids for trick or treat night. So the challenge looms.

Happy Halloween,
Sue