2 whole peanuts to one piece of "corn"

Since we both know that we each have already begun to eat the delightful combination of candy corn and salty cocktail peanuts, known as "October crack", I decided to go ahead and post a photo of it today.

Because this ridiculous (and simultaneously cute) container only comes out once a year, it seems fair to give it a full month out of the cupboard before returning it to hibernation. Can you refer to an inanimate object as hibernating? 

My preferred ratio is at least 2 whole peanuts to one piece of "corn", but of course that is a personal matter. Since the candy is made up of 100% sugar, it definitely needs the salt to balance things out.

Chris, head researcher at Tall Tales Headquarters, told me today it was invented in the 1880's by George Renninger and was at one time called "chicken feed".  I have included these facts here in case you ever find yourself in need of such knowledge while participating in a cut-throat trivia challenge.  

Comments

[jacki long]

got it ;o)

[maria]

Glad to know, bc i grew up calling it "chicken corn." WHERE is that adorbs container from?? Im off to buy peanuts...

[Janet Ghio]

I love that you have a special container for your candy corn!! I haven't succumbed yet this year. My favorite though are the orange pumpkins that are like candy corn

[Jeanette Sclar]

I confess, the warm weather at the start of the month fooled me into forgetting this tradition, but you have my undying gratitude for enabling my October obsession!

[Emie]

So.... I remember you posting this "recipe" years ago and it's been a staple in my house ever since!

[carol]

Maria that container is a longaberger basket purchased many many many moons ago when we did such things :-)

[carol]

Jeanette: you had to remind me last year... I am glad to return the favor

[carol]

Janet: I am a fan of the pumpkins too!