Dear Al A. Carte,
My boyfriend is constantly watching or listening to sports. He’s a great guy, but trying to get his attention, even at dinner, is impossible. What can I do?
Hornswaggled
Dear Hornswaggled,
Sounds like you’re dealing with a real sports NUT.
Nutty Candy
1 ½ cups peanuts, almonds, or cashews
½ cup sugar
1 ½ TBL butter
½ tsp vanilla
Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a heavy skillet, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat, shaking occasionally; do not stir. When sugar begins to melt, reduce heat. Stirring from time to time, cook til sugar is golden. Remove from heat, and pour onto baking sheet. Cool, then break candy into clusters.
Store in covered containers.
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Tell him that while you can appreciate his love of sports, you would like to have some of his undivided attention. Set up specific sports-free dates. When you have the quality time together that you crave, you won’t mind the sports as much.
