FOUGERE’S FAVORITES

Snacks for a Party

SWEET AND SAVORY MIXES TO MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

BY SARA FOUGERE · PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

Christmas.

I have what can only be described as a bittersweet relationship with Christmas.

I LOVE the reason, decorations, traditions and, of course, food!

However, I, like so many others, tend to get overwhelmed and overbooked during this time of the year. Often, I find myself thinking, “I just want to get through this day,” rather than taking the time to fully enjoy the moments the season affords us.

Over the years, I’ve developed a few menu items that are big on enjoyment and short on time commitment. This snack mix is one of those. My mom, brothers and I made batches of this to share. It's easy to pull together, enough to feed a heavy snacking crowd of boys and has no hard ingredients.

Make a big batch for your family and make a little extra to share with the neighbors. This year, we’ve been invited to participate in one of the bigger Christmas lighting events in town, so don’t be surprised if you find us handing out bags of this treasure to the visitors. While it will be work, for sure, I’m excited to see all the happy faces and Christmas joy we will help spread and share.

Enjoy!