Christmas “Crack” Toffee

This week on the Sonrise Morning Show Matt Swaim and I chatted about the religious meaning of the 12 days of Christmas song.  Did you know the 3 French hens stand for faith, hope and love?  Pretty cool…I also shared this recipe – so addictive it’s known jokingly as Christmas “Crack”. I hope each of you has a wonderful holiday, filled with blessings of food, family … Continue reading Christmas “Crack” Toffee

Wms Sonoma Peppermint Bark Clone

One bite of Wms Sonoma’s universally loved peppermint bark and you know it’s all there: the snap of shiny, tempered high quality dark and white chocolate flavored with peppermint oil and finished with a shower of specially made peppermint candy bits.  The closest I’ve ever come to replicating it was a version made in cooking class. Yes, we tempered white and dark chocolate bars. (Tempering … Continue reading Wms Sonoma Peppermint Bark Clone

Candy Box Chocolate Covered Cherries DIY

It was a request from a reader I couldn’t refuse. “Help! I always make chocolate covered cherries for New Year’s and I lost your recipe. Do you still have it?” And the answer is…yes. The first time I tasted these was when friend, Perrin Rountree, an Anderson Township reader, brought them to work during the holidays. Easy to make, there’s just a bit of technique … Continue reading Candy Box Chocolate Covered Cherries DIY

Edible Peppermint Candy Tray, Bowls, Ornaments

Carrie Clements remembered this fun craft from a column I wrote last year and couldn’t find the recipe, so here it is. This year we’ll be making peppermint trays and candy canes out of round hard candy mints again. It is so much fun and a great craft to make with the little ones.  Also makes a nice gift from the kitchen, with your favorite … Continue reading Edible Peppermint Candy Tray, Bowls, Ornaments