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December 23, 2005
Best Christmas Package Ever
Today I received (after demanding) my favorite Christmas gift, homemade almond roca from my Grandfather. This is one of the few things that has been consistent every Christmas in our family. Each year my Grandpa makes tons, alright, pounds, of this candy and sends it out to friends and family. Well, he sends some of it out. The rest of it is stored in a covered five gallon paint bucket next to the fireplace at their house. It took me years to figure out where he stored it. Think of all the opportunity wasted!
This is easily the best candy I have ever tasted. It's so buttery and the almonds are toasted (I am pretty sure) then it's topped with just a smearing of chocolate. Does it taste so good because my Grandpa makes it? Or because it is associated with so many holiday memories? I decided to put the question to an outsider, someone who hadn't experienced the food, family fueds, or drunken gift opening fests. My father in law was the perfect candidate. He's got a sweet tooth but isn't afraid to give criticism. He agrees that it isn't just family bias or nostalgia that makes it taste good.
So, a little piece (or many little pieces) of Christmas memories were delivered to my door here on the east coast. I will enjoy eating them one by one.
Oh, and Grandpa, please let Grandma know she can stop sending me sweaters and just send me a tin of almond roca each year.
Posted by Brandie at December 23, 2005 4:03 PM