Thanks for your sweet comments and warm welcome of Ivar. It really warms my heart to log on and read what you write.

I have not picked up my knitting needles just yet, but the other day I wrapped the Vanilla Butter Fudge that me and Tyra made with my mother some weeks ago before all the drama happaned.

I have been making this fudge for Christmas with my family since I was a kid and it feels good to be able to pass it on. It is delicious and not very difficult. Just make sure to make enough of it - for the holidays, for gifts and some just for you.

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup sugar
100 g salted butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and butter is melted.

2. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches soft-ball stage, or 238 degrees on a candy thermometer. Add vanilla.

3. Spoon into a greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Let cool, then cut into squares.

Merry Christmas!!