07/03/05

                         Florida House in the Nation’s Capitol

Florida House, on Capitol Hill, is Florida’s Embassy in Washington, D.C. A new collection of Florida books has recently been added to the Embassy’s library. Each title in this unique array of books has been specifically chosen for The Graham Cracker Collection, which honors Florida’s former governor –  Senator Bob Graham.

The Osceola Community Club, with its Florida “Cracker” backdrop and 1950’s Florida “Cracker” vignettes, fits wonderfully within The Graham Cracker Collection.

 Interestingly, the novel having fifty-four Florida recipes within its pages has resulted in one of those recipes “Graham Cracker Loaf” becoming the signature Graham Cracker Collection dessert of choice – ideal for serving at the many functions and activities connected with Florida House’s Graham Cracker Collection. When packing for the Graham family reunion of 2005, Bob Graham’s wife, Adele, tucked into her tote bag a copy of The Osceola Community Club.        

 Author Darlene H. Eaton is pleased to present a complimentary sample of the Florida cuisine featured within The Osceola Community Club. She hopes you will print-out, and prepare often in your own kitchen, the Graham Cracker Loaf recipe included below.  

        *Graham Cracker Loaf         

½ lb. graham crackers, crumbled

½ pound marshmallows, chopped

½ lb. pitted dates, chopped

10 maraschino cherries, chopped

½ C. chopped nuts

½ C. orange juice

Juice ½ lemon

Mix well and pack into cake tin lined with waxed paper.

Chill and serve with whipped cream. Serves 8.

From:

The Osceola Community Club

A Novel with a Florida Setting 

By: Darlene H. Eaton

ISBN # 1-58182-399-1

Cumberland House Publishing

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www.cumberlandhouse.com

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