Happy day today, guaranteed, because we have not only a yummy sweet treat coming up, but a heartwarming letter as well.
Kathy Vos of Monroe writes, “At last! The gluten-free recipe that I borrowed from my mom (known here at the Forum as our gal Gloria, now gone but not forgotten!). I really do not measure, but the amounts in this recipe should be just right. Enjoy.
“My husband and I have moved into Mom and Daddy’s house now, and I have her recipes. I’m finding treasures, and I got her rolling pin and pie tins, too. It’s a great old neighborhood that I grew up in.”
Peanut-butter and chocolate chip confection
2cups peanut butter
11/2cups brown sugar
2eggs
1teaspoon vanilla
1can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1cup chocolate chips
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix together thoroughly, then spread three-quarters of this mixture in a greased 7-by-11-inch baking pan.
In a small saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips and heat over low heat, stirring, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth; spread over peanut butter layer.
Take the remaining peanut butter mixture and drop on top of the chocolate layer in dollops.
Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 30 minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t overbake.
Makes one 7-by-11-inch pan.
SOS: Forum friend Vonny McCarver of Everett writes, “This isn’t exactly food related, but my dear friend Roberta Harris’ mom, Joyce Harris, used to collect the “tabbies’ from pop and beer cans for their aluminum weight.
“She would then donate them to her local Eagles Aerie to benefit kidney dialysis centers. The Aerie would compete for small gifts and prizes to keep it fun.
“And years ago, as a server/bartender, I remember also keeping them for the same cause. We lost Grandma in this last year, but were still keeping the ‘tabbies’ for her, so I’d like to know what organizations in this area could use them. Thanks!”
OK, Forum folks, if you have a source to suggest, please send it (but not the tabbies) to Judyrae Kruse at the Forum, c/o The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206. We are always happy to receive your contributions and requests, but please remember that all letters and e-mail must include a name, complete address with ZIP code and telephone number with area code. No exceptions and sorry, but no response to e-mail by return e-mail; send to kruse@heraldnet.com.
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