And here’s where we risk losing some readers, but you know, there are times when one just has to remember the wise words, “To thine own self be true.” Well, apparently half of my Self, culinarily speaking, is a 12 year old boy. But I cannot help it, this slays me. (Or shall I say SLEIGHS ME?)

Idyllic Christmas Hearth . . . besmirched by . . .

Ah, a charming Christmas scene. The holiday hearth, featuring stockings hung with care, some new toys, and the traditional milk and cookies left out for Santa, partially consumed in a gesture of holiday verité. And a cute litt . . . wait, WHAT IS THAT IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER?

Let’s take a closer look . . .

It is! It's fresh Reindeer Crap Cookies!

Is that what it looks like??

Close-up of the Christmas Magic

Yes, it is.  Santa’s reindeer left behind a little treat of their own. But being magical creatures, their droppings are made of chocolate, nut butter, cashews, oats, coconut – and of course, pretty red and green Christmas sprinkles.  What’s not to love? Read the rest of this entry →