Grandma Tona's Adventures

We used to make these candies every Christmas.  Mom would pack them tight in a big Christmas tin and store them in the bedroom.  Back then, we didn't have any heat in the bedrooms and they would stay nice and cool.  These days I have to store them in the refrigerator.  You can let them come to room temperature before serving.

The mixture will still be quite hot when you start to roll them into balls.  So, be careful.  Use some extra butter on your hands to keep it from sticking.  I also sprinkle a little coconut on top of each layer in the container.  And, I separate the layers with wax paper.

Grandma Tona's Adventures

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INGREDIENTS:

1 pound chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream (or evaporated milk)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1 cup coconut
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In heavy saucepan, mix dates, sugar and butter over low heat. Cool mixture at room temperature. Add beaten egg, cream, salt, and vanilla. Stir well and cook over low heat until egg is cooked - about 2 minutes. Add Rice Krispies and nuts. Form into small balls and roll in coconut. Store in air tight container in refrigerator.

Dates, sugar and butter

After egg mixture is added...

Add cereal and nuts

Mix well, let cool a little while and then form into balls

Easy Potato Soup

Easy Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup evaporated milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (for topping)

Combine potatoes, onion, celery, butter, broth, salt and pepper in microwave safe dish.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes.  Stir.  Cook another 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Add soup, milk, bacon and cheese, stirring well.  Cook another 2 minutes until bubbly.  Top with cheddar cheese and serve.

Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad

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Ingredients:

2 cans chunk light Tuna (6 oz) in vegetable oil
6 eggs, hard boiled, cooled & chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
 3 heaping tablespoons Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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Drain oil from tuna.  Combine all ingredients in an air-tight container. Mix well, adding a little more salad dressing or salt/pepper until seasoned to your taste. Chill 2 hours before serving.