Twelve Days of Halter Hotties: Day Four

We’re starting to feel a little festive here in Halter Hottie-land. And there’s nothing like a little bit of holiday tradition to help that festive spirit grow! We love a good trek to the Nutcracker, all jokes about men in tights aside, and when we wear “The Majorette” we imagine that we’re leading the soldiers in their battle against the mice.

Of course, we’d much rather watch the action on stage from our warm perch in the audience, with apologies to Clara and all the others for commanding the attention from all the men in the audience away from the dance. (pssst—Clara! I know where you can get your own Halter Hottie!)

Spiced Nut Recipe

Toast 1 cup pecans, cashews, walnuts, or mixture, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, set aside.

Combine the following in saucepan;

· 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 tablespoons water

Cook stirring constantly, until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball, about 236° on a candy thermometer. Stir in the 1 cup of toasted nuts. Remove from heat and stir until no longer glossy. Pour into buttered baking sheet and spread thinly. Cool, and break into pieces.