Cook Monkeys

Immediately following Matt’s cookie caper, I invited several friends over to make Boyer Christmas Candy:

Candy made by my family every year at Christmas. The flavors vary and the color names are always unique (and consequently bear little relation to the actual color of the candy). If you know him or anyone in my immediate family, you might receive some at the holidays. (src)

There were hands covered in oil, well-lubed scissors, sharp sugar spikes, candy ribbons, Christmas videos, and the sounds and looks of happy people for quite awhile. At least until the new bag of sugar decided to play hide-n-seek.

Read about some of the meaning behind this tradition.