Hug Your Cat Day
There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, 'It is just as I feared!
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!'
Limerick Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
Nutty Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients:
•3 tablespoons butter, divided
•12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
•2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
•1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
•4-1/2 cups sugar
•1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
•2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
Directions:
•Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Break German chocolate into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add the chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and remaining butter to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly pour over chocolate mixture; stir until mixture is smooth and blended. Stir in nuts.
• Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds.
