Photo Credit Chocolate; what’s not to like? Chocolate, one of the best-loved foods in the world didn’t start out that way. Chocolate was once viewed only as food for the Gods and Royalty…it was said that if a commoner ingested it he’d be cursed, maybe die from it or terrible events would befall him and […]
Available here: Lenox Holly Leaf Candy Dish by Lenox Special Candy Dishes Gifting someone you love with homemade candy or snacks? A great way to show them your love on sight is to use a special, meaningful candy dish. They know they’re loved already, but this says “I Love You” year after year. I’ve picked […]
Photo Credit Peanut Brittle Here’s an old-time family favorite, peanut brittle. It’s easy enough to do and you get the crispiest, crunchiest, richest tasting peanut brittle you’ve ever eaten. And no, you don’t break your teeth on it because it’s light and aerated. The trick is not to leave out the baking soda, because if […]
Photo Credit Bourbon or Rum Balls A favorite style of candy for adults are Bourbon or Rum Balls. These candies can be dusted with confectioner’s sugar, or cocoa powder, or rolled in crushed nuts, to make a beautiful varied display. They’re rich, chocolatey and simple to make and putting them into a gift basket or […]
Buttery, Caramel-ly Buttermilk Fudge For A Change From Chocolate I bet you never thought of making candy with buttermilk. For a change from chocolate fudge, or for the caramel lovers you know, this fudge has a buttery, caramel-y taste. Even if you don’t like buttermilk, believe me, this fudge has no buttermilk flavor you […]
Photo Credit Old fashioned Cocoa Fudge The kind Grandma used to make Remember the days when you went to Grandma’s and she had a pan of homemade old fashioned cocoa fudge cooling on the screened in back porch? Remember how you could hardly wait for it to cool (and sometimes you didn’t) to taste that […]