Getting Ready for the Ice Storm

Well this evening when we delivered the donuts, it seemed like the lines at the convenient stores and also at the grocery store were miles long. We are supposed to get 1/2 to 1 inch of ice between tonight and Wednesday. I would much rather get snow. Everyone seems to be getting ready for the ice.

Meanwhile back at the bakery, I'm making divinity and gingerbreadmen. Personally I don't care for gingerbread cookies but they really have a holiday aroma. I go a lot on aromas. The divinity is for the daughter of a friend. She lives in Hong Kong and her parents have ordered a lot of goodies for her. I am going to get the order to them on Thursday so they can send it out.

Here is another Holiday Recipe:

Peppermint Pretzel Canes

6 oz. vanilla flavored candy coating (almond bark), cut into pieces

2 Tablespoons shortening

2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candies (24 pieces)

12 (8 1/2 inch) pretzel rods (from 11 oz. pkg)

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 2 qt. pan, melt almond bark and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into 11X7 inch (2 qt) glass baking dish or other shallow dish, carefully set baking dish in hot water to keep almond bark soft. (Do not get any water in almond bark).

Sprinkle crushed candy over separate sheet of waxed paper. Dip pretzels into almond bark, allow excess to drip off. Roll in crushed candy. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.

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Sandra Justice