[Hookem]

My wife, Barb, is the third generation on her side of family to make Feuden. Feuden is a German word for fritters (similar to a donut). They are dipped in sugar. The recipe is a family secret and now one daughter on the East Coast also continues the tradition. Barb gives them to friends and other family members during this time of the year. They are absolutely delicious!

She also is the third generation to make what she calls Rock Candy in over 40 flavors. Any number of flavors are available yet she concentrates on 40 flavors or so. When finished each piece looks similar to cut glass in varied colors according to the flavor. One daughter and now even two grandchildren are into making this Christmas candy;thus the two grandchildren will make the fifth generation. The process is tedious and takes hours. All boiled ingredients are poured on a marble slab and cut into pillow shape small pieces.

She frequently gives the candy in neatly wrapped containers to friends and family as gifts of appreciation. The Feuden and Rock candy have been two of her favorite activities during the holiday season. To date nearly all the candy has been given to others. We still have a container of some candy remaining for friends as they stop by over the holiday. The Feuden though goes almost immediately! Her cousin stopped by last night to see if any were left!!