The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1969 — Page 25

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Teacher’s Pet Fudge - Gift Child Can Do

Children take such glowing pride in gifts they’ve made themselves that no matter how comical those gifts may be, you’ve got to deliver an academy award performance of wild elation every time you’re the receiver of a lopsided pig or feltcovered cigar box. It’s easy for you to promise to keep that objet d’art on the coffee table forever when you’re the parent of the giver. But think of the plight of the poor teacher at Christmas — innundated with 25 or more masterpieces requiring shouts of joy! Your child’s teacher will give at least one sincere performance, if you encourage your junior cook

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to make her a batch of Teacher’s Pet Fudge. It’s easy enough for a child to make — if mother is standing by to lend a helping hand during the 5-minute boil. Eminently edible, the fudge requires no professional candy making skills because semisweet chocolate and marshmallows assure fudge that will be firm — even without beating. If your child is a rank amateur in the kitchen, you should explain the basic terms of “Stirring constantly,” and “boiling.” (“Constantly,” to most children, is a sometime thing, as you’ve . probably noticed.) ) Chocolate Turtles are also confections that delight teachers

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and daddies everywhere, yet wonderfully simple to make if only you’re old enough to read the recipe. Have all the ingredients on hand, so that on the first snowy or rainy December afternoon, when the cry, “What can I do now?” goes up from Santa’s helper, you’ll be ready to tell her. Or him! TEACHER’S PET FUDGE 5 to 7 large marshmallows, cut in quarters 6 squares (6 ox.) semi-sweet chocolate % cup butter 2 cups sugar 10 large marshmallows Two-thirds cup (5 and one-third oz. can) evaporated milk 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla Spread quartered marshmallows on tray and freeze until firm. Place chocolate and butter in large mixing bowl; set aside. Combine sugar, 10 large marshmallows, and evaporated milk in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring constantly; then boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over chocolate and butter; stir until mixture is well

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blended and begins to thicken. Add walnuts, vanilla, and frozen marshmallows; pour into lightly buttered 8-inch square pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in a cool place. Makes about 2 pounds. CHOCOLATE TURTLES Vi pound soft caramels 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 cup (about) pecan halves 4 squares (4 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate Melt caramels with cream over hot water; cool about 10 minutes. Place pecan halves on wax paper in clusters of 3 (one for the head of the turtle and the other two for legs). Spoon caramel mixture over nuts, leaving tips of head and legs showing. Let stand until set —about Vi hour. Partially melt chocolate over hot water. Remove from water; stir rapidly until entirely melted. Let stand until lukewarm. Spread over caramel mixture. Makes about 2 dozen turtles. HANGING MISTLETOE Hanging mistletoe in the home is a tradition which originated with Druid priests. These ancients believed the plant was a sign of peace and hope.

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Merrily, Bells Are Ringing For Holiday Ringing across the ages and around the world, bells are part of the traditions of Christmas. Zurich, Switzerland, has long been noted for its beautiful bells, say the editors of the New Book of Knowledge. Every Christmas Eve, the Zurich bells ring out loud and clear, calling families to church. This same tradition is repeated in thousands of other cities, where chimes and bells ring out at midnight from the steeples and spires of churches. Bells contribute to the sights as well as the sounds of the holiday season. They are a popular decoration and are used as ornaments on trees. Tradition has it that bells inspired Clement C. Moore to write his famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” The inspiration came from listening to the merry jingle of bells on his horses’ harness, as he drove along on a frosty winter night. /

Maxi Coat: Fad Or Fashion LAFAYETTE—The maxi move is on—the move to the maxi coat, that is. If you walked down the streets of New York City today, you would be even more aware of their growing popularity, says Billie Ellsworth, Extension clothing and textiles specialist at Purdue University. They are also gaining acceptance on many college campuses. Here they are mainly worn by “early adopters” or campus fashion leaders. Fashion or fad? That’s hard to say. Fads usually catch on very quickly and disappear the same way. The maxi coat has yet to disappear from the fashion scene and was actually introduced several seasons ago. But like the mini skirt, it has taken awhile for it to be adopted. And like the mini, it was first worn by London’s young, then adopted by the world’s best dressed women. A number of wardrobe lengths is being seen in stores. This is good for business because each length requires its own accessories. High boots or shoes with high chunky heels, long scarves, knitted berets, and shoulder bags are worn to complete the maxi coat. Before you buy a maxi, the specialist encourages you to consider—the impression it will give the people you see regularly or even infrequently. The image it will present and be sure this is one you want to have. If stares will bother you, for maxis still bring stares in most of the midwest. Maxis are difficult to manipulate. Hands need to be free to lift the skirt for steps and curbs. With this in mind, carrying groceries, doing laundry, or even traveling can be troublesome You might want to consider a maxi for a second coat. Warmth makes it very practical. And when styles change, it can always be shortened to midi (mid-calf) or even mini length. There is also no need to be concerned that a maxi may make the rest of your wardrobe obsolete. The longest coats are worn over the shortest skirts. If you have decided on a maxi

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and are perplexed about length—a true maxi brushes the middle of your heel. It may, however, be any length between midcalf (midi) and Mid-heel. Just as their length varies, so does their cost. For those on a limited budget, maxis are available as all-weather coats. These coats in the traditional trench coat fabrics are less expensive than wool coats of similar styling. Although allweather coats will probably not have bound buttonholes and fine tailoring, they may be very attractive and serviceable.

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Give Holiday Callers Homemade Treats Welcome holiday callers with a basket of individually packaged homemade goodies placed conveniently on the hall table. Carolers, neighborhood children, the newsboy, the mailman and all who cross your threshold during this happy holiday season will be delighted to choose from inviting gift packets of cookies, candy or fruit cake slices, all wrapped in sparkling saran film for freshness and easy selection.

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