Our family will celebrate any occasion, so it’s no wonder why my son loves reading about all of the unusual holidays that most people never knew existed. Apparently, pockets were invented 410 years ago so someone (who knows who or even why) named tomorrow “Car Keys and Small Change Day”. Tomorrow, I hope to celebrate the fact that I actually know where my keys are.  Not too long ago, I lost my set of keys in a huge field while walking the dog. It took a team of people and two pups to recover them.

When I think of pockets, I immediately think of my mom and how indebted I am to her for the rest of my existence. One day when I was in junior high, I forgot to take out the red lipstick from my white Guess jeans’ pocket. When I opened up the dryer, lipstick covered all of my favorite clothes, which had been paid for by my countless hours of babysitting logged. Of course, as a dramatic pre-teen, it felt like a red tornado had whipped through my life, ruining everything in its path. I’m not sure how many hours my mom spent getting the stains out, but amazingly she did! It’s easy to say the words “I love you,” to someone, but it’s through compassion and sacrifice, that we know we are truly loved.

To celebrate the invention of the pocket, I made the best pockets I could think of - chocolate pockets. I used to bring my ex-husband chocolate croissants from our favorite French bakery. I have to say, these are almost that good and pretty easy to put together.

Chocolate Turnovers

2         cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided

1         tsp. ground cinnamon

1 package (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets)

1 egg, beaten with 2 teaspoons water

1-1/2 teaspoons shortening(do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Combine 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.2. Unfold one pastry sheet; roll on lightly floured surface to form 12-inch square. Cut into nine 4-inch squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon chip mixture onto center of each square.