Eldredge Family: December 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Santa 2010

Thank goodness Santa came to our Ward Party, or we might have missed out on our big visit this year!

Bryce would like a red eared slider turtle.

Brad would like a red eared slider turtle like Bryce...and some new lego sets, a toy rocket ship and a sled. I keep trying to explain why a sled is not a good choice - mostly because we have no snow in Benicia. Brad is still hoping...

No Christmas Card

So, it is now 4 days before Christmas and I am just not going to be sending out a card this year. I am so sorry. I have loved receiving all your cards, especially the pictures! I love to see how your kids have grown. Just wanted you all to know I didn't forget you, I just didn't get to them. Thanks for remembering us!

Favorite Recipe

Toffee

2 1/2 c. caster sugar
1/4 c. white corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 lb butter
3 large milk chocolate bars (I use choc bars from trader joes)
2 lb pecan halves (trader joes or costco is cheapest)
1/2 lb finely chopped nuts to sprinkle over chocolate

Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy kettle and cook slowly to hard crack stirring occasionally. Melt 1/2 of choc in double boiler. (I do it in the microwave 30 sec at a time). Prepare 2 cookie sheets by laying the pecan halves all over, but not touching. Pour candy quickly over nuts and pour the melted half of the choc over hot candy. Springke with half of the finely chopped nuts and press in lightly with fingers. Let sit over night or until harden. Turn over and repeat with choc and chopped nuts.