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Easter Fudge Combo: Strawberry White Chocolate and Lemon White Chocolate Fudge

As you know, I tend to experiment a bit with flavors (no kidding, really?) and one thing that I have been experimenting with lately with freeze-dried fruit powders… in other words, freeze dry lemon or orange peel, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or even peaches, and then make a powder out of them. I don’t actually go through all that work — I buy the already made powders. They are often marketed as a way to am up the flavors of smoothies or as an ice cream ingredient. They are very flavor packed and I like them. Stay tuned this summer as I play with some in drinks.

For Easter this year, I decided to try adding powders to white chocolate to make fudge. I also added technicolor sprinkles, which is so not like me, but you know, the strawberry looked a little “Pepto Bismol” flavored (it’s not!) so I had to do something. These are good, not great, but I’ll let you be the judge.

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Candy, Sweet Snacks

Irish Coffee Caramels (Espresso, Whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor)

I don’t make candy all that often. Yes, of course, fudge and chocolates at various time, and nut brittle now and again, but rarely candy. But for once, I decided to have a go at making these soft caramels with espresso, whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream. They definitely don’t taste overly boozy though and to be honey, I think all the alcohol burned off in the making process. They are gluten free and nut free but definitely not sugar or fat free. They are, however, delicious.

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Candy, Sweet Snacks

“Nuts About You” Sea Salt Peanut Brittle

I’m not one for making a log of candy really…. sure fudge and truffles around Christmas and the like, but rarely candy, so this “Nuts About You” Sea Salt Peanut Brittle is a bit unique for me. It’s a very American thing. But it turned out well and makes a great Valentine’s Day present. Just watch your teeth — this stuff is hard!

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Candy, Sweet Snacks

Christmas Fudge 2024: Dark Chocolate Pecan Fudge and White Chocolate Gingerbread Fudge

As many of the people who have been following this here website for a while know, I often make sweets and treats at Christmas Time, and almost all of my Christmas Presents are homemade, so here is another Christmas Present waiting to be devoured: this year’s annual Fudge. This year I made two varieties, one a little more traditional and the other a little more unique. I’ll let you figure out which is which: Dark Chocolate Pecan Fudge and White Chocolate Gingerbread Fudge!

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Candy, Cookies, Sweet Snacks

Red White & Blue Double-Fudge
From-Scratch Brownies

It’s getting to be Independence Day Soon. OK, still a bit over a week, but here is a quick and easy idea for the holiday, if you’re going to a BBQ or potluck. And yes, I make fron-scratch brownies, but I won’t tell if you make the “from the box” type either. The M&Ms (and the peanut variety) are everywhere right now, so pick yourself up a bag for baking. Or sharing. Or just plain eating. This from scratch recipe uses melted butter and lots of chocolate in multiple forms. Positively festive!

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