Mr. Fix it had a project at Lake Oconee a while back. When he would go up he would bring me back this candy from a local bakery. I would get so excited each time he would bring it back and sad each time he would be empty handed. Some times they would be out...boo hoo? Then the project was over GOSH … [Read more...]
Southern Creamy Pralines
These are so amazing and believe it or not they are pretty easy to make....really! I grew up 90 minutes from New Orleans. I have tried many and I mean many different pralines. Some yum ~ O and some not ~ O, I have tried many countless recipes as well. Some are great if the weather is cool and it has … [Read more...]
Meringue Cookies
These cookies are so very pretty and make such a beautiful presentation. They are great for a special party, shower or tea party. These are great to make a head. You can make them any color to match your party theme... … [Read more...]
Glazed Pecans
Oh goodness this is one of those things that are oh so easy yet oh so wonderful. Please try them and you will agree they are wonderful. I had a customer bring them in to us with the recipe and we all went NUTS over them....heeee heeee. I have made them every year since. They are additive so be … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
We love rice crispy treats as most people do....but, mix them with chocolate and peanut butter. Yum....Yum! I made a few batches for Halloween. We are lucky to live in a neighborhood we have many little trick or treaters. They are so cute all dressed up in their little costumes. I just get so … [Read more...]
How to make home made chocolate truffles
Happy Valentine's Day! Home Made Chocolate Truffles There is a little place not to far from my home and I just love their chocolate truffles. They are so rich and creamy. They are a really rich dark chocolate but they are not bitter. I like a dark but smooth chocolate. Just because it is dark … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned English Toffee
I have always loved toffee...a client of mine would send me toffee from Engstrom's Almond Toffee years and years ago, oh I was in love. For years I would send this as our gift to others. I loved it...well it is rather expensive. But, well worth it I will add. I love a buttery light crispy crunchy … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallows
Step # 14 packages of unflavored gelation ~ Knox 3/4 cup water In a standing mixer pour 3/4 cup water and sprinkle gelation over water and let stand for 5 minutes while doing next steps. Have your whisk attachment on your mixer. Prepare a 13 x 9 baking pan with cover. Butter well and then put a … [Read more...]