It gave people a little something to do when it wasn't our their turn, and made sure that everyone's blood sugar stayed at happy levels. Mostly she cut up fresh fruits and vegetables, but sometimes there was fresh popped popcorn too.
Such a simple thing, but a definite happy trademark of our home growing up- something our friends remember as well.
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