Happy National Pretzel Day!!

I don't think anyone is more excited about National Pretzel Day the Stanley from the Office. 

I grew up in the Western US. Until I was a teenager, pretzels were the hard crunchy snack Mom would give us because they were "healthier" than potato chips.  I wasn't a fan. They were dry, hard and yucky.  When I first saw or learned about Soft Pretzels I was a little confused.  To me those were not pretzels.  I was very hesitant to try one.  I didn't like pretzels why would like this big thing shaped like a pretzel.  Then I had a Soft Pretzel while on a trip to Chicago.  Man, had I been missing out.  It was so soft, flaky and a little crunchy on the outside.  Then to dip it into some mustard. That is a Pretzel. That is something I enjoy.

How to Celebrate:

Pretzel Maker is giving away a Free Pretzel to anyone that can recite a Tongue Twister.

If you are not lucky enough to live by a Pretzel Maker, like me. Then we will have to make our own pretzels. Yes they take a little time but they are oh so good.  The prefect activity with the kids to see who can twist the prefect pretzel.

Classic Soft Pretzel




Maybe you like the hard pretzels but just need a way to jazz them up.  Here are some yummy ways to eat hard pretzels.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies

Rolo Pretzels

For an Activity:  Why not play that old fashion game of twister.  What better way to enjoy Pretzel Day then have your family knotted together like a pretzel.