Totally Nuts!

Nutcracker wanted

A little gesture of admiration for a special someone..? Fill a decorative bowl with nuts, cut out a paper heart and write “Nutcracker wanted” or maybe something else that your heart desires.

The Legend of the First Nutcracker

Long ago there lived a very rich, but very miserly and lonely farmer. This farmer had walnut trees all over his property, but he had no time to crack the shells to get at the meat inside. Because he had no time for such foolish actions, he offered a prize for anyone who could come up with an easy way to crack the walnut shells. One day an old puppet carver came to the farmer’s home with a beautiful brightly painted puppet. The puppet had a large mouth and strong jaws- strong enough and big enough to crack the walnut shells. That was how the first nutcracker was made.

 

Nuts in a Mug

A small something for a co-worker or a special someone. This mug is filled with walnuts, one could also add a few pieces of individually wrapped chocolates. Write a short poem or sentiment on a heart shaped piece of paper.