Spearmint Leaves memories...
As a child growing up my mother had a tradition which she had started while in Germany as a soldiers wife. At Christmas time she would make German tea rings for family and close friends. I remember that She would always make them fancy by decorating them with holly flowers made from the "Spearmint Leaves" Candies, and "maraschino" Cherries. I always loved to help place the candies and eat the leftovers, which Mom always had plenty of. The flavor and look was never the same using anything else. The best part was going caroling and presenting the Delight to our friends. As I have tried to carry on this wonderful tradition with my children I have attempted to use substitutes because I find it difficult to find the “Spearmint Leaves” candies that make such a wonderful decoration. But no matter what I use I am never satisfied by the substitutes. ~ Anna from Utah When I was a little girl (I am 93 years old right now !) my Dad would give me a nickel every day, to buy candies. And I would buy .05 cents worth of green (spearmint) leaves. In the store close to my school I would always look over the different candies and always pick the spearmint leaves. I would bring my girlfriend with me and share with her. I still love the taste of the green leaves but they're hard to find in the stores. I am glad my daughter found this site. Even happier to be able to share one of my happy childhood memories. ~ Grandma Rose from Georgia Oh, yes, I have wonderful memories of Spearmint Leaves and how they always tasted "just right"! Whenever I had a few coins I would buy a small bag of them from the candy counter at the "Five and Dime" across from my old elementary school during our noon recess. I could either eat one very fast just to soothe that childhood sugar craving, or I could keep one in my mouth until it slowly melted away. They began a lifelong love affair that continues to this day. I am now 65 years of candy old and still enjoy a good Spearmint Leaf from time to time! ~ Patricia from Indiana |
