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Random Bites in March



Wow, do I feel stupid.

Remember I ordered that fancy jar of preserved lemons (only 2 lemons in a jar) online for $8.95 (plus $8. shipping) so I could make the couscous and Tunisian Tuna tart recipes?



Well, I found a fantastic Middle Eastern Market in NJ called The Phoenician, and found a HUGE jar for $2.60 with 20 lemons in it! Hard to believe. I couldn't even buy the glass jar for that price!

You live and learn.


I have an ugly little secret.

I am in love with these chocolate covered corn flake clusters.

My neighbor Betty makes them for her grandchildren, and once in a while I am fortunate enough to receive a bag.



This time around I asked for the recipe, and it was written out on a recipe card.
It has melted Hershey bars, chopped nuts and 5 cups of corn flakes.

Are you in?



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Ciao Chow Linda said…
Count me in. (But do they make dark chocolate Hershey bars?) Love the bargain you got on preserved lemons!
March 6, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Steve said…
I'm in. My mother used to make these years ago. She called them Tingalings. Delicious guilty pleasure.
Cheers,
Steve
http://www.myfavoriteflaovurs.com
March 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Kari said…
I'm in. My son will love them! Will you share the recipe? I can't quite make it out from the photo.
Thanks!
Kari
March 6, 2010 at 8:56 AM
kat said…
So funny how something so simple is what you get addicted too
March 6, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Bob said…
Oh I'm so in. My mom used to make those when I was a kid, I loved them! They'll always say "pot luck" to me. :D
March 6, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Stacey Snacks said…
Betty's recipe is kind of vague, and calls for 1 cup of chopped nuts (she must use peanuts).....so I am including Jacques Torres recipe, and you can watch this video of him making the cornflake clusters! I couldn't believe that Torres makes these!

http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-6677492.html
March 6, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Foodiewife said…
Stace, I've had the cornflake clusters with corn syrup and no chocolate (I think it had peanut butter). I couldn't stop eating them (they were a gift) and am too afraid to make them for myself. Thanks! Now, you reminded me of them. The chocolate version sounds even better. As for the lemon bargain-- I hate it when that happens! Kevin (Closet Cooking) posted a simple way of making these yourself, some time ago. I'm thinking of giving it a "go".
I hope you're thawing out.
March 6, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Ask for and you shall receive.

And we don't even have to turn on the oven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Sta,
Mil
March 6, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Maria said…
Cover anything in chocolate and I am in:) Ok, almost anything:)
March 6, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Dana said…
Look at you scanning! I don't know how to do that. I'm in! I love simple and perfect things like that.
March 6, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Steph said…
YAY for Betty...now I don't have always buy the Jacques Torres version! Don't feel stupid...This past Thanksgiving hubby decided bloody marys were necessary while starting the food prep. I thought we'd make the Spotted Pig's recipe which calls for Sriracha hot chili sauce. I'd never seen it so I tried the gourmet store near us & they didn't have it. I decided to search online, found it, and paid expedited shipping. How STUPID did I feel when I saw it at Shoprite!!!!!!!
March 7, 2010 at 8:43 AM
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said…
We made cornflake clusters when I was a kid from the Betty Crocker Boys and Girls cookbook - I love them!
March 7, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Jen_from_NJ said…
Definitely in! Chocolate, nuts, and cornflakes? - I don't think that you can go wrong with that combo!
March 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Lori Lynn said…
Love the recipe card!
I just went to a wedding shower for a 30 year old friend of mine, and the mother-in-law to be asked us all to bring a recipe card for a cute recipe box for the bride. So old-fashioned, and darling!
LL
March 7, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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March 7, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Claudia said…
I'm thinking it's worth it to buy a plane ticket to NJ to puy preserved lemons. The recipe card is grand - I have so many from friends and familyand none of my own. Chocolate and cornflakes. Chocolate and anything works for me.
March 7, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Anonymous said…
They are also yummy made with Milky Way bars and butter like Nigela does.
March 8, 2010 at 2:42 PM
The JR said…
They sound good. Don't think I've ever had them.

Good deal on the lemons!
March 8, 2010 at 4:01 PM
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