With Christmas only a few weeks away, we decided to try our hands at making candy canes this month for First on the First–a terrifying challenge, at least to me. Any time you’re handling burning hot lava and trying to fashion it into something edible, I get nervous. And let’s not forget, I wasn’t exactly … [Read more…]
There’s very little I won’t try to add alcohol to. Not only is the idea just appealing to me in the most general sense, but it can often give a wonderful dimension in flavor that wasn’t there before. Liqueurs are flavor enhancers that can take ho-hum treats to “Oh, wow!” status just by their inclusion. … [Read more…]
Penuche is a favorite Fall treat. Often spied at fudge stands at the various Fall festivals and fairs, I’ve always associated it with this time of year–even though you can get it year-round at any decent candy store. With no plans to attend any fairs this year, it was up to me to make my … [Read more…]
It’s been one of those push-push-push yourself weeks. I decided to challenge myself by committing to a few more projects, but they all converged this week–along with my birthday–and I had to set some limits. Including taking my birthday off to just enjoy the day and all the wonderful food that was a part of … [Read more…]
Marshmallows–and by extension, candy-making–are a great metaphor for life. You want a sweet treat, so you decide to whip up a batch of something, following the recipe to a T, and you get a sticky, gooey mess. Instead of giving up, though, you beat your problem into submission, smooth it all out, and with a … [Read more…]