Inspirational Prompt #4

* Tradition *

We treasure them so.

They are practices and beliefs that are passed down 

between generations of family

and

 shared among friends as well.

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Traditions are usually things we do by choice

because they are customary and meaningful.

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One of my favorites is making

Chocolate Fudge

For over 20 years 

I have been keeping this tradition 

going in my family.

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Over the years... 

I have had each of my children

 share in the experience, of making fudge together!

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I also, like to package the fudge in decorative tins

to give as gifts.

(makes a wonderful treat)

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I do hope to pass this tradition onto my daughters.

Maybe one day... I will receive 

a decorative tin filled with homemade fudge!

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** My gift to you! **

(my recipe)

*This was passed down to me from my Grandmother.

Creamy Fudge

4 1/2 c. sugar

130z. can evaporated milk

8 tbsp. (1 stick) butter

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. real vanilla

24 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 oz. (1 jar) Kraft marshmallow creme 

2 c. broken walnuts (roasted in oven at 350 / 10 min.)*

*walnuts are optional 

Butter pan first / put aside

Pour together milk and sugar together in a large heavy pan.

Cook over low heat and stir frequently.

After milk starts to boil stir and cook

(6-10 min.)

Remove from heat.

Stir in butter, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme,

salt, and vanilla.

When mixed thoroughly, add nuts.

Pour into buttered pan, cool, and cut into squares.

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Enjoy