My obsession with chocolate chip style drop cookies, chock full of surprising ingredients is still running strong. I should just title this the Odds and Ends Cookie blog. In this latest rendition, I added hazelnut filled, candy coated, chocolates to the mix – I mean, that’s the fancy non-brand way of describing – Nutella in…
Tag: Candy
Hibiscus Brittle
I am generally not a big candy person, but lately I have been experimenting with a lot of nut-free brittles – it’s an easy treat that keeps well, is vegan, and is naturally gluten-free. The inclusion of dried hibiscus flowers to this latest batch of brittle was particularly inspiring, not only does it visually impart…
Crème de Cassis Truffles
Crème de cassis is a black current liqueur, and a lovely complement to bitter dark chocolate – a little hint of sweetness hidden in an indulgently rich fruit flavor. I rushed to get this post out in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s a lovely treat for your loved ones, not only is it seasonally appropriate,…
Decadent Fudge
I felt like I could not allow this holiday season to end without one final attempt at successful fudge. So here you have it, my decadent fudge – decadent due to the heavy cream, cognac, raspberry extract, and pecans that make this particular fudge exceedingly special. For the record, this fudge turned out perfect –…
The Ephemeral Bee 