Daily Challenge

Good morning everyone.

I have today's challenge in mind. Up for challenge is denial of an urge that you know is bad for you but we love it anyway. My down fall is food..especially snack food. The almighty peanut (Homer Simpson soundtrack in the background "mmmm peanuts") will be my downfall. I bought a large jar of Planters peanuts 2 days ago and guess what? You got it, empty! Today (actually for 24 hours), I will walk by that second jar without opening it or even taking a nibble of their DELICIOUS contents.

Wish me luck!

Attached is a little food for thought..hee hee!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut

Peanut Crunch Balls
http://southernfood.about.com/od/peanuts/r/bl50615a.htm

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups corn flakes
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup roasted salted peanuts

Preparation:In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and corn syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until soft ball stage* is reached, or about 236° on a candy thermometer. Add vanilla. While syrup is cooking, in a large buttered bowl, combine cereals and peanuts; toss to blend ingredients. Add the cooked syrup, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat well. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Coat hands with butter and form mixture into about 3 to 4 dozen 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls.
*To Test for Soft Ball Stage
A small amount of syrup dropped into chilled water forms a ball, but is soft enough to flatten when picked up with fingers (234° to 240°).