Ginger Honeycomb Brittle

Honeycomb brittle is one of my favorite brittles to make, not due to the taste, but because the way it froths and bubbles up the moment the baking soda hits the syrup.  I am still amused by it, and how something so simple can have such a complex effect.  The baking soda also seems to…

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Anise Brittle

Anise Brittle is one of the two brittles I made this year.  The Anise gives the brittle a lovely licorice flavor, something a little different from the more traditional peanut brittle.  I also included possible additions to the recipe for an orange anise brittle – notes for a future experiment of mine. Ingredients: 1 1/2…

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Salted Bourbon Caramels

I started out this week with a candy making binge – 1 batch of caramel, 2 batches of brittle, and 2 batches of fudge – all before Tuesday.  I had to get creative since I was making them for a Grandfather that is forbidden from having any chocolate or nuts.  I’m starting out with posting…

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The Standard – Wheat Bread

This is my standard, everyday-use, loaf bread.  The type of bread that is perfect for everything from crunchy morning toast to a fluffy PB&J lunch sandwich.  I use a combination of both whole wheat and white flour in this bread to add substance (fiber and protein) while retaining a light texture.  I further enrich this…

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