Candy Making

Dark Chocolate Toffee Truffles

March 1, 2013 18 comments

Dark chocolate and toffee bits combine to create an irresistible sweet treat.

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Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows

December 20, 2011 55 comments

Homemade marshmallows are the perfect accompaniment to a mug of hot chocolate.

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Fundamentals: Simple Homemade Truffles

February 9, 2011 32 comments

What chocolate lover wouldn’t be thrilled with rich, decadent truffles for Valentine’s Day? Instead of heading to the nearest chocolate shop, pick up a few items from the market and make these homemade chocolate truffles with your own two hands! There is something really special about being able to create a delicious and meaningful Valentine’s [...]

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Candied Almonds

February 8, 2011 46 comments

My dad loves any type of nut; cashews, pecans, macadamias, he’ll pretty much nosh on anything you put in front of him, but almonds are probably his favorite. Every Valentine’s Day my mom would drive us across town to the local candy shop to pick up a pound of chocolate covered almonds. We would have [...]

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Salted Caramel Cupcakes

January 17, 2011 56 comments

Chocolate Cupcakes filled with homemade caramel sauce, topped with decadent vanilla buttercream and finished with a piece of salted caramel? Yes, I went there and these Salted Caramel Cupcakes were worth every single step. As I have stated before, I love caramel! I’ll take it in gooey liquid form over a scoop of vanilla ice [...]

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Fleur de Sel Caramels

January 10, 2011 48 comments

This week is full of caramel deliciousness. I have three different recipes that will stand on their own or combine into one amazing confectionery creation. First on the agenda are simple Fleur de Sel Caramels that will make you weak in the knees. Although I thoroughly enjoy consuming candy, I can’t make the stuff to [...]

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