Strawberry Laces. <3
-I recall childhood memories- being allowed '1' lace before dinner at my friends house. This came as a shock to my system as there were no 'before or after dinner rules' existant to me. We had a magic cupboard which opened everytime I had my friends around, it was always full of crisps and chocolates. Mind you, this was before I attended weekly consultations with my dietician who told me to use ankle weights infront of the T.V. It was as simple as, if you're hungry-eat. But then again, when you're asian and you socialise you eat regardless of whether you are hungry or not. Otherwise you risk 20yrs of family relations. Although, I admit such sweets shouldn't be a way in which to get rid of hunger, they were one of the most exciting and simple sweets to eat. Not too sweet or sour, you could stretch them, knot them and wrap them around your fingers. A pack delivers atleast 20laces so there were so many to share amongst sisters, cousins and friends. Although, it is a tight competition between the sugary sour strawberry laces and these. Childhood memories were long green snakes, little buttons and boasters cookies my naano and mum would give me if I was ill. Now,I look at the packet of boasters chocolate and nut cookies and smile, not at the thought of being sick but at the the simplicity of making a child happy. Perhaps it's not as simple to make an adult happy, but hand them something small- a memory from their childhood and there's a good chance that you may just see that child again...
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