I’ve been re-living a cringe moment in my head the last few days. I don’t know what brings these old memories back to the surface, but when it happens, it takes days to shake it off.
When I was in college, I taught yoga classes. The yoga classes were part of a general fitness program on campus that students could attend at the gym. Every semester, we held a promotional event where each teacher taught a quick 5-minute segment to introduce their class. Students were doing 5 minutes of kick boxing, followed by 5 minutes of step aerobics, then 5 minutes of belly dancing and so on. I was on the schedule to end the event with 5 minutes of relaxing yoga. I stood on the side of the stage, awaiting my turn and trying desperately to fit the head set on my head. Nothing labeled 'one size fits all' has ever fit me, so why would a head set fit around my petite head on this day? Suddenly, time ran out and I had to go on stage regardless. I teetered the head set on my ears and thought if I could just hold my neck a certain way, it would stay up for 5 minutes. Mid-pose, the head set fell off my head and crashed down to the floor. Except, before the microphone hit the floor, it passed briefly in front of my mouth long enough to hear me say “Craaaap!” Except…I didn’t say crap. I said, well, you know…starts with an ‘sh.’ Did I mention I went to a Christian college? It was awful. The whole room froze: staring at me because I just said an expletive. So much for relaxing, calming yoga! My face turned red, and I wrapped up my session early and slipped off stage.
What does this have to do with peanut patties? Nothing, except that the color of these peanut clusters was the same color as my face that day.
If you've never had this chewy Texas delight, it tastes a little like a homemade PayDay candy bar: peanuts encapsulated in a soft, creamy caramel. Peanut patties are some of the best things found in gas stations in Texas. This recipe requires a candy thermometer. Don't be scared! Also, the red dye is optional.
Dear friends, thank you SO much for the good wishes on our move! I have arrived safe & sound in the beautiful green rolling hills of north eastern Kansas. However, our stuff has not arrived from California, so in the meantime I have baked recipes ahead of time to share with you.
These peanut patties are the perfect snack!Texas Peanut Patties
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 356Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 2gSugar: 49gProtein: 6g
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Somehow I missed that photo on instagram..congratulations! What a priceless picture your dad captured :)
Ali @ Gimme Some Oven says
Holy moly! I did a doubletake with these . So vivid - and they look delicious!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Now that is one bright color! I love it!
Cassie says
These look so amazing, and I love the bright color. I am so glad you are here safe and sound and hope to see you VERY soon!!
Honey What's Cooking says
Love the color. I was laughing when you said there is no relation between the patties and the story, except the color of your face. Awww..
Rachel @ A Cupcake for Moose says
Hahaha...as a fellow attender of a Christian college this is an especially funny story. For some reason, I always said that expletive when I dropped something, too. :) Hehe...
These looks super yummy! I've always loved a good Payday...will have to them out for the Hubs and me.
P.S. That wedding dress photo on IG was beyond perfect! I can't believe your dad caught the exact look of joy and emotion. I'm SO dang excited for you!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
The headset falling off plus the cussing in front of bewildered students is absolutely priceless. Probably not so funny to you, but I always love a good embarrassing story. ;) I'd definitely be down to take your yoga class...and down to try these peanut patties! Fun post.
Joyce Waldon says
Made this today, I had never made before. Turned out perfect! Will make these again.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Cool, I've never seen anything like those!
Becca -Cookie Jar Treats says
I was at the Masters last year and I had a PayDay, and absolutely loved it! But I'm not much of a candy eater, so I haven't eaten one since. However, these look so coo and I absolutely adore peanuts (when my mom travels she always brings back the snack peanuts). I want them :)
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
Hahahahaha. Ryan is currently finishing up at Moody Bible Institute (much to our collective relief), so I TOTALLY get the "oh my goodness, someone used foul language!" shock. I have to censor myself every time I am anywhere near that campus. Doesn't always work...(sailor mouth!)
So glad the move went well. And I teared up a little when I saw the pic of you in your dress! I'm such a girl.