My cousin gives me the most interesting challenges for his birthday treats. I’ve made a large pizza sized oatmeal raisin cookie, homemade Snickers, and a Little Debbie as large as my head. This year he requested Twix Bars, which was actually much easier than I expected, and they turned out really well! I almost feel … Continue reading »
Making candy can be a very fun activity; however, I do have a few words of advice if you are new to candy making. First, be sure to read through the entire recipe before getting started and have all the ingredients close at hand. Candy making often involves lots of interrupted stirring, and even taking … Continue reading »
Happy Holidays! This white chocolate peppermint brittle is a very easy and fun candy to make….and a perfect way to kick off the holidays. It’s also the perfect companion to a dark chocolate fudge for a festive gift. I love using candy canes in desserts, there are so many fun ways to play with them. … Continue reading »
Candied orange peel has so many uses and lasts for months, so it’s an easy, handy candy (I rhymed!) to have in your pantry. It’s best made during the height of orange season, but is pretty tasty throughout the year. Dice it to top chocolate cake bites or brownies, dip in chocolate for a luscious … Continue reading »
It’s not often that a dessert can make health claims, but as far as candy goes, a Homemade Almond Joy is actually good for you! We’ve all heard the claims that a little (emphasis on “a little”) chocolate is good for you, especially dark chocolate. Not only does dark chocolate contain antioxidants, but it has … Continue reading »
