Twinchies are Inchies only instead of 1 inch square they are 2 inches square. The theme this week is DREAM. My Twinchie represents my dream in about 1948.
The war was over, but there were still many shortages and one of them was sugar. My mother would tell us about sugar mice, licorice sherberts, barley sugar and much more. We would see the old, empty, metal chocolate bar dispensers, on the railway stations. We couldn't even imagine being able to purchase chocolate bars out of a machine. The British are known for having a sweet tooth and was I certainly no different. In fact, even today, I can't pass a booth selling cotton candy (candy floss). I can pass by cake, pie, and ice-cream -- but candy, especially chocolates -- that's my weakness!
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11 comments:
The nose pressed against the window. Nice story, nice Twinchie :)
Darling illustration of a frustrating time. I remember Sugar Rations, and a stamp my mom had and it was only good for a certain amount of sugar at the store. Same with bacon, and a few other items.
I love the pigtails and the nose agaist the glass.
Good job!
Ah, so sweet!(no pun intended)
Jane x
Love it, it reminds my childhood as my mom had a little convinience store in Mexico city and that's how many kids with no means used to stand and look through the display cases.
Nice interpretation. I'm not a 'sugar' fan as such. You can keep your candy floss - but I can't say no to an ice cream!
Another lovely twinchie. Ah, sugar mice. Those were the days.
Very nice interpretation. Sweet shops used to be so attractive.
wonder what memories our grandchildren will have....certainly not that!
I am struggling with those molasses cookies int he kitchen. Haven't eaten one yet, but they are calling me.
I am struggling with those molasses cookies int he kitchen. Haven't eaten one yet, but they are calling me.
This inchie is adorable.
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