Friday, December 11, 2009

Seasonal Food

I was just thinking as I was making myself yet another bowl of Chili...

Why do I crave certain foods certain times of the year?

I mean is there some unwritten law that I would be breaking if I wanted a Shamrock shake in October? I blame the restaurants for only serving certain items at certain times of the year.
I am serious... *SIGH*

Here is my list of Winter Goodies/must haves...

Chili



Pumpkin Pie



Candy Canes


Hot Chocolate





Pumpkin Muffins



&
Reese's Christmas Trees
I don't really crave these any other time of the year(OK, maybe the Pumpkin Muffins), but come Fall & Winter they need to be available or this Crazy Lady is on a Mission to find them quickly!

What are some of your seasonal favorites?


Frantically Searching The Target Shelves For Christmas Trees,
Mimi
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  1. JillDecember 11, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Hot chocolate. Turkey. Appetizers and Christmas cookies. I don't even really thinking about them at any other time, but they have to be a part of fall and winter!

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  2. AngieDecember 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I'm right there with ya on the pumpkin pie & hot chocolate! I have never tried the Reeses Christmas, but thanks a lot, now I HAVE to try one. I absolutely live for the finger foods this time of year at all the parties: cheese balls everywhere you turn, sausage balls, meatballs (come to think of it, why are all these things in the shape of a ball?) One thing I can NOT tolerate this time of year is Egg Nog, YUCK!

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  3. Eyeglasses & EndzonesDecember 11, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Ohhh..you know I love ALL those things too...the only thing that I have to add is the Starbucks pumpkin bread...DELISH...Can I come over for dinner at your house tonight!!! ;)

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  4. amandaDecember 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    lol. i totally wanted chili this summer. shaun told me i couldn't because it wasn't cold. soup is good all year to me. but i love hot cocoa the most in winter. :0)

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  5. McCrakensx4December 11, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Oh YUM...Is it wrong to be craving all of those at 7:35 in the early morning?! I am all over those PB tress and put the candy canes and hot chocolate and YUMMY! I agree...why can't I have a shamrock shake anytime I want?! lol

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  6. GraceDecember 11, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I love those Reese's trees!I have bought {and nearly ate}6 packs this year.That is a good question {why do we crave certain foods with the seasons}?

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  7. JoanDecember 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Ok you had me until the Reese's Christmas Trees. I have never seen those. I must be living under a rock. So I'm out the door in a few to hunt them down! Wonder if Super Walmart has them?

    Blessings

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  8. Simple Christian HomemakerDecember 11, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Those are definate must haves for winter, especially the Reese's trees:-)

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  9. Kelli WDecember 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Hot chocolate is one of my favorites as soon as it starts to get cool! I love pumpkin stuff too...but only around Thanksgiving. Any other time it just seems weird! I LOVE sugar cookies at Christmas time too!

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  10. CathyDecember 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I've been craving chocolate chip cookies, but I'm trying to put it off as long as I can.

    But chili & soup are great winter fare for us.

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  11. LoriDecember 11, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    hot chocolate and mint chocolate anything for me.

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  12. Heart2HeartDecember 11, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I love these that you've listed as well as Candy Cane kisses my new all time favorite, as well as anything made with dark chocolate like chocolate covered cherries or even a Caramel Spiced Cider from Starbucks. Yummy comfort!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  13. -stephanie-December 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I could indulge in every one of those foods. Love the chili! I usually need a peppermint mocha, or winter white chocolate coffee too.

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  14. Jane AnneDecember 11, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Seasonal favorites? You know my answer: Starbucks Gingerbread lattes. I also love, love, loooove holiday cookies.

    We had chili last night. That's yummy, too.

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  15. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetDecember 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Fudge, soups, buckeyes (chocolate covered pb balls). :D

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  16. StephDecember 11, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Chocolate Oranges All the WAY!!!!!

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  17. AmandaDecember 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    I am SOOOOO with you on this list!!!

    Great job!

    Blessings-
    Amanda

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  18. christy roseDecember 12, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I start craving chili in the fall but by this time of year I am usually just thinking take me out to eat. I do not want to have to cook anything else right now. :) Peppermint mocha creamer in my coffee is a must though. Love it!

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  19. Bits-n-PiecesDecember 13, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I'm with ya on wanting chili all the time right now! I can't get enough! Luckily for my family tho, I can't make it to suit me, so I just have to wait for potlucks and such! lol

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  20. MitiDecember 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Ditto Mimi!!! I wish I would have seen this yesterday. I was at Target and saw those little peanutty Christmas trees.

    Another one of our winter faves is homemade beef and veggie soup. I actually came home last night and Brad had a pot of it waiting for me. Yummy. It sure did hit the spot after being out shopping and fighting the crowds.

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