Thursday, November 4, 2010

Peppermint Chips

Frequently I find items that are marketed at outrageous prices when the homemade equivalent is simple to make and much less expensive.  Occasionally I am shocked by how much a consumer might pay for something.  For example:  Yesterday I received a catalog in the mail.  Included was a 5.8 ounce jar of "peppermint chips" for $4.99!  (Click HERE for photo.) 

Make your own using candy canes or starlight mints.  Run through your mini-chopper or food processor.  If you don't have either, put the mints in a zipper bag and crush with a meat mallet or rolling pin.  This will only take a few minutes and your effort will save you over $4.  (Which equals $11.03 per pound.)