Cafeteria
The cooks are preparing a
treat today! They're in the back making BUCKEYES!!!
(What are buckeyes?!!)
Buckeye Candy Recipe (Otherwise
known as "Buckeyes")
1 lb. bag confectioners sugar
2/3 lb. jar creamy peanut butter
2 stick soft butter
16 oz. bag of chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. paraffine
1 wood toothpick
Directions:
Blend together confectioners
sugar, peanut butter and butter. Roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie
sheet. Freeze for about 5 minutes or until firm. Melt chocolate and paraffine
in a double boiler. Insert toothpick in ball and partially dip into chocolate
and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 4 dozen delicious Buckeye
Candies.
What is a buckeye?
A buckeye is an inedible nut
which resembles the eye of a deer (or buck); thus called "buck eye".
This nut develops on trees naturally grown and common in the state of Ohio.
The scientific name is "Aesculus
glabra" but the tree is widely known simply as the "Ohio Buckeye".
It is a small, round tree. In average it grows approximately 20-30 feet in
height and width. In the spring, the tree blooms yellowish flower clusters.
They are typically the first trees to leaf out in the spring.
Ohio Buckeye has a dense oval
to round form, branching quite low. Each
leaf is compounded with 5-7 leaflets that are 4-5 inches long. Foliage is
medium to dark green and may develop yellow or orange fall color.
Fruit is a glossy brown nut
enclosed in a thick husk.
Why are buckeye trees found
in Ohio?
The answer is in the soil and
climate. Ohio Buckeyes can survive
in a broad range of soil and climatic conditions. However, it performs best
in moist, well drained soil. In full sun or in partial shade. Ohio's climate
has perfect conditions for these trees to grow.
In any climate, they are susceptibe
to leaf scorch. This problem results in browning of the leaf margins beginning
in mid summer. By late summer to early fall, the trees look unsightly and
are often partially defoliated. At this time, the buckeye nuts naturally fall
to the ground.
More "Buckeye" Facts:
The Ohio Buckeye is the state
tree of Ohio.
Ohio's nickname is the Buckeye
State.
A Buckeye is also the nickname
of an Ohio resident.
A Buckeye also represents a
student at Ohio State University. OSU's
main campus is in Columbus which is the capital of Ohio; many buckeye trees
grow on campus.
A Buckeye is a good luck charm.
A Buckeye is also a legendary
protector against arthritis when carried in one's pocket.
Finally...
A Buckeye is a traditional
piece of candy made to resemble the nut. (Basically, they are
peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate.) Since we can't eat the real nuts,
Ohioans have created their own.
Approximate Nutrition Facts:
Servings Per Recipe: 18 amount
perĘserving
Calories 401
Protein 6g
Total Fat 25g
Sodium 155mg
Cholesterol 14mg
Carbohydrates 45g
Fiber 3g