Thursday, November 15, 2007

Peanuts & Jelly Beans

Part I

I had a craving, but I couldn't identify it.  I made a stop in the candy aisle {I'm a fat girl, what did you expect? Image} and saw some Starburst jelly beans & then it hit me....peanuts & jelly beans!  That's what I wanted!  I just hate there are no white jelly beans {my fav} in the bag.

Part II

When we last talked it seemed only us native St. Louisans were familiar with this snack.  This was a staple for us who grew up in STL.  The best ones could be found at the Famous-Barr (now Macy's) candy counter.  If you ever crave a sweet & salty mixture, this will hook you up!

As you can tell, the bowl was close to being empty before I remembered to get a snapshot.

The next time anyone comes thru The Lou, Peanuts & Jelly Beans on me!

You Are a Margarita Jelly Bean
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Wildly optimistic and jovial, you know how to get through anything with flair. You have a certain "je ne sais quoi" that makes you an alluring companion.

15 comments:

  1. Now this is an interesting mixture. LOL But it actually sounds good.

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  2. Dang, and to think for years I've been eating peanut butter and (bread and butter) pickle sandwiches to satisfy my craving for something sweet and salty. I also like salted peanuts with those after dinner mints that melt in your mouth. My mom used to put out a bowl of each when we'd have parties. I love jelly beans, especially Jelly Belly brand, and will have to try that combination some time.

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  3. @ TNP - you should try it. Make sure you get Spanish Peanuts

    @ Likwidluv - Girl!!! WTH?? Are you knocked up? LOL

    @ Subira -You'n know what you are missing sista. :)

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  4. I am not from the Lou but Iknow about peanuts and jelly beans... or sometimes chocolate stars and salted peanuts. Nothing like peanut m&m's for those of you that thought that....Salted Spanish peanuts mix with almost everything sweet.

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  5. That is a strange combo. Next time you're in that store pick me up some honey roasted pecans!

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  6. Ohhhhhhhhhhh okay...... i might try that mix

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  7. I didn't do jelly beans, but peanuts and candy corn was the STUFF!

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  8. *eyeballing sunshine* thats what I was gonna say! LOL Imma have to try the jellybean and nuts combo.

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  9. Eww! Give me some pistachios instead.

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  10. my mom loves candy corn and peanuts... i just love the peanuts!

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  11. Sweet n'Salty snacks are my THANG! I never thought to try the jelly beans with nuts. My favorite sweet n'salty mix is the white chocolate flipz pretzels... Also kettle corn is the bomb!

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  12. Yesterday I had a craving and was actually wondering if anybody besides my family ate peanuts and jelly beans. I've been searching the internet and finally came across your blog. I live in California, but my family and I are originally from St. Louis. This has got to explain it! Lol it's a St. Louis thing! Lol

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