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WRITE DOWN THE RECIPE! WHY YOUR FAMILY’S FAVORITE RECIPES ARE WORTH RECORDING
Known as “The Intimidator” to sportswriters who loved his rowdy personality and “Ironhead” to opponents who
loathed racing against him, Dale Earnhardt Sr. forever changed racing in both his life and tragic death on Feb. 18, 2001, during the final lap of the Daytona 500. Today, Earnhardt’s legacy lives on through the racing triumphs of his descendants, like Dale Earnhardt Jr., and the safety protocols his death inspired. Earnhardt was born into a racing family in 1951 and made his NASCAR debut in 1975. He went on to win 34 races at the sport’s most popular track in Daytona, Florida, and record 76 career wins. Earnhardt’s style of racing was unparalleled, and most fans will never forget the 2000 race at Talladega Superspeedway where he barreled from 18th into first place over the final six laps. On that fateful day in 2001, Earnhardt was racing toward the finish line on the final lap — a first-place finish in his sights — when he collided with three other vehicles, rammed into the concrete barrier, and slid to a stop in the infield. Earnhardt was pronounced dead at the hospital that evening, the result of a skull fracture that happened within 80 milliseconds of the initial impact.
Hi, everyone! It’s Julie, again.
On this month’s cover, I highlighted my love for burgers, but I have so many other kinds of food that evoke strong memories, too. In particular, my late grandmother’s chocolate icing recipe is one of my favorites. And I’m not alone. Grandma’s chocolate icing was famous! I had always wanted a copy of her recipe, but like many people, it was a recipe she had developed over time and knew by heart. It wasn’t written down anywhere! I would
bug her to write it down, and when she finally agreed to let me record it, I was amazed at how simple it was! As a kid, I thought a complex recipe had to be behind such a decadent result. But the simplicity and
emotions that come with this recipe — and sharing it with others — are beyond comparable. There’s value in our family recipes. To be able to make chocolate frosting like Grandma used to is really special, and it always transports me back to my childhood.
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Every day, I help clients with their elder law needs, but one of my best pieces of advice outside of the legal arena is that you should write down your cherished family recipes. It’s the easiest way to pass on something special. I bet you already know your family’s favorites, too. These are the meals they ask
for on their birthdays, around the holidays, or when they are sick.
And don’t fret about making it perfect. The little imperfections or the unique way you describe how to do something will make the recipe even more special. My grandmother’s icing recipe is the perfect example. Fair warning, it features some vulgar language. (But I think that makes it more personal.) All you need is some semi-sweet Hershey squeeze chocolate, eggs, butter, and powdered sugar. And then, to quote Grandma, “you beat the hell out of it.” It may not be the polite way to describe it, but according to the woman who’s famous for her chocolate icing, that’s how you do it! I always smile when I see that or give the recipe to someone else. Your recipes are a gift. Write them down and share them with your family. Much like this simple icing recipe, you never know what could become a family legend.
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