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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Chocolate and peanut butter.  I could start a blog just on that.  It’s one of those classic combinations that is both decadent and satisfying.  These creamy, chocolate-y, better-than-Reeses peanut butter cups are a staple of my annual Holiday gift giving.

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Part III of Candyfest 2010 is one of those recipes that almost isn’t a recipe.  I mean how hard is it to melt, spread, sprinkle and drizzle your way to homemade candy?  That’s how simple it is to make chocolate … Continue reading →

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Candied Orange Zest (aka Peel)…and Lime Zest

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Candied Orange Peel is very expensive to buy ($20 per pound and up for the good stuff), but relatively cheap and easy to make.  This is especially true when you consider that orange peel is usually just thrown away.  What’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Toffee Gelato with a Secret

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

This sweet creamy crunchy deliciousness is a celebration of chocolate and toffee and includes a secret ingredient (Shhhh!).  It’s made primarily with whole milk instead of cream and doesn’t include egg yolks so it’s healthy…sort of…pay no attention to the … Continue reading →

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