Confessions of a choc-a-holic

Part of the silver lining to all this is a feeling that I can just enjoy things. You know, a little shopping, random ice-cream indulgences and of course, chocolate. Do you know about Nutella? I've been eating it since I was a child. Normally, you spread Nutella on English muffins or bagels. It's a chocolate/hazel nut spread and it barely qualifies as suitable for breakfast but it's really good and I haven't bought it in ages. Nuts in general seemed to aggravate my allergies and that whole 'not really suitable for breakfast' thing kept me from indulging. Until last week. Nutella practically jumped into my shopping cart so what could I do?

Over the years we have allowed dessert to be a given at our house, not something saved for birthdays or even Fridays, just a given that after dinner there will be sweets. It's dangerous territory. Last night I said "I could eat those pretzels dipped in Nutella" and Kevin handed over the goods (what a good man). I asked him if it was bad, but he said no (of course my mom-in-law has been known to eat Nutella from the jar with a spoon so Kevin's perspective may be slightly 'off'). Mini pretzels and a jar of Nutella. It was SO TERRIBLY GOOD.

If you happen to like chocolate covered pretzels I suggest a trip down the snack aisle. You can find Nutella with the jams and peanut butter. Do Not be distracted by 100% fruit products nearby! Reach for the Nutella, stay focused, and enjoy dipping your pretzels. I did.