Treat of the Week: Christmas Candy

Let's launch the holiday with a "Treat of the Week" and a look at the assorted candy my mother makes for us to nibble on throughout Christmas.

Here, we have Peppermint Bark! My mother’s homemade peppermint bark is always a treat. Dark and white chocolate punctuated with crushed candy canes—nothing says Christmas more.

We also have assorted sweetmeats. Made in festive molds, these candies of dark, milk and white chocolate are filled with nuts and fruit making for a sweet, tender, crunchy, chewy, glorious snack.

And, then, there's lovely assorted Candies. In the shapes of stars, toys and rosettes, these candies of dark, milk and white chocolate have a colorful surprise on the reverse—a lush coating of brilliant sprinkles.

Finally, my personal favorite--pralines. Pecans suspended in fudge or the traditional brown-sugar praline mixture, I'll gobble up as many of these as I can.

Here's wishing everyone a sweet Christmas!