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A Very Special Valentine FINN AND HARLOW’S STORYTIME
Hello, everyone!
Finn and Harlow here! This month’s story is so cool that we decided to tell it together. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and this year, our mom found an extra special person we can send valentine cards to.
Inspired by The Minimalist Baker Date Truffles
Major Bill White lives at The Oaks at Inglewood, an assisted living community in Stockton, California. He’s 104 years old, and he earned a Purple Heart for serving in World War II. That’s just one of the many amazing experiences Major White has had in his life. Last month, the news
did a story on him and showed all the cool photos, medals, and other memories he’s kept over the years. This year, he asked for people from all over the world to send him Valentine’s Day cards! When Mom asked us if we wanted to send him a Valentine’s Day card, we got so excited. We’ll be making homemade cards to send to Major White and all the other people living at his nursing home. It’s a pretty big project, but we think we can handle it. In fact, our mom and dad might even drive us to the nursing home so we can deliver the cards in person! How cool is that?
1. Using a food processor, blend dates and sea salt until dough can be formed into a ball. Slowly add enough warm water to mixture to thicken dough. 2. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes. 3. In microwave, warm 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30 seconds, then drizzle peanut butter on top of balls. Freeze balls for another 20 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in microwave, warm chocolate with coconut oil until melted. Stir well. 5. Coat balls in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Top with additional salt and freeze for 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature. • 1 lb medjool dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups) • 1/2 tsp sea salt • Warm water • 1/4 cup peanut butter • 1 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted Valentine’s Day is all about love … and chocolate. Enjoy these chocolate peanut butter date truffles with your date this Valentine’s Day. Ingredients Directions
Last year, we got to exchange Valentine’s Day cards with other home-schooled kids from all over the world. That was really fun. This year, we’re excited to do something special again. For the last few Thanksgivings, Mom and Dad have invited Marines from a local base to join us for dinner. They’re always really nice, so we’re glad we get to send Valentine’s Day cards to a Marine veteran and all his friends at the nursing home!
If you’d like to send Major White a valentine, too, you can mail your card to:
Operation Valentine ATTN: Hold for Maj. Bill White, USMC (Ret)
The Oaks at Inglewood 6725 Inglewood Ave. Stockton, CA 95207
Don’t worry if you’re not good at crafts. You can send store- bought cards, too!
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