Two failed cheesecakes were in the fridge. One had a soggy crust and the other deep cracks and burnt edges. They were the first two attempts in making my Mom’s cheesecake. A water bath leak and then no water bath had put the two in the disaster category. I didn’t have the heart to throw […]
Fantastic Fudge
Fantastic Fudge is one of my Christmas traditions. It is more than a recipe or a gift I share. Either myself or my mom has made this fudge every single year for almost 30 years. Sometimes we both make it. When only one of us makes it we share it with the other (and friends […]
Spiced Pecans
I am just nuts about this post today. I have been waiting more than a year to share this recipe. Last holiday season I shared a few other goodies like carrot cake, fruitcake, and tiger butter. I skipped posting about spiced pecans and had to wait all this time for the holidays to come around […]
Turtle Truffles – Guest Post by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic
Today’s post is by my friend Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic. I found her blog because of one of her Burning Down The Kitchen features. I saw “burning down the kitchen with…” in a tweet and clicked to investigate. I am so glad I did. She makes me smile all the time. Reading her posts […]
Rocky Road Candy for Gifts from the Kitchen #SundaySupper
What to do for holiday gifts? That was a real dilemma for me years ago when I worked in a big office. I had about 20 co-workers and everyone exchanged gifts. I was on a tight budget and did not want to give some cheap-o thingy. I searched the stores and had no luck. Then it occurred to me […]
Tiger Butter Candy
A candy for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. I discovered this treat many years ago at a holiday party. I could not keep my hands out of the candy dish. I am sure I took some home too. This candy is that addictive (or at least it is for me). Of course when I discover […]