Toffee

It’s candy season. Cookies are really my thing this time of the year and as you know I’ve been in full on cookie baking made for the past few weeks.  I wouldn’t say that I’m tired of making them (or eating them), but let’s just say that I felt the need to switch things up a bit.  Of course candy came to mind because we all know the holidays are also about the candy canes and chocolate shaped holiday characters.  No, I’m not making either of those.  I’m a newbie when it comes to candy making so let’s go easy, okay? I have to …

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Homemade Turtles

A random act of kindness goes a long way.  My grandma has been on my mind lately so I wanted to do something nice for her, for no reason aside from the fact that I love her. I decided to whip something for her.  She loves anything with chocolate and nuts, so making these turtle candies for her seemed like a no brainer.  I mean who doesn’t like to receive a box of chocolates?  Especially when they are your favorite kind.     😉 These candies are super duper easy to make… with a few simple techniques that I’ve learned along the way that I’m …

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