Burdick woman enjoys holiday candy-making
By ROWENA PLETT
Staff writer
Evelyn Forsberg of Burdick has been making sweet treats at Christmas time for her family for many years.
While her children were in school, she liked to treat the bus driver with a small box of candy.
Now that her children are grown and the family has expanded to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she has more reason than ever to keep up the tradition.
This year, Evelyn made peanut butter balls, chocolate- and almond bark-covered pretzels, Ritz peanut butter sandwiches dipped in almond bark, and peanut brittle.
On Friday, she made a batch of fudge using a recipe created by Mamie Eisenhower, wife of the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Other years, she has made English toffee and divinity fudge, as well.
A late family gathering is planned this year to allow a granddaughter and her husband of Colorado Springs, Colo., to attend. The grandson-in-law is expected to be honorably discharged from the armed services the end of this month.
Evelyn and her husband, Earl, have been married for 57 years. For at least 50 of those years, they lived on a farm and ranch five miles east of Burdick in the Diamond Springs community. They moved to Burdick two and one-half years ago.
Son Dean and family also live in Burdick. In addition, the couple has two other children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Earl helps Evelyn make the Christmas treats. He rolls the peanut butter balls and dips candy.
"It's his turn to help me out now," Evelyn said, "because I helped him feed cattle for years."
Mamie's Fudge
Combine in saucepan and boil for 6 minutes:
2 1/4 c. sugar
Pinch salt
1 T. butter
2/3 c. evaporated milk
Place in large bowl:
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 1/2 oz. jar marshmallow creme
1 c. chopped nuts
Pour boiling syrup into bowl and stir until chocolate chips are melted.
Pour into buttered pan and let stand a few hours before cutting into squares. Store in a cool place.
