 | Candy making can be fun for beginners, and the many varieties of homemade candies make it an ongoing challenge for the veteran. Christmas is the time of year most people try their hand at old-fashioned candies, such as divinity, peanut brittle, chocolate fudge, logs and southern pralines. Year round, these goodies can bring a smile of delight to the sweets lover. Valentine's Day is the perfect time for making gourmet candies like truffles, butter toffee and lollipops. Halloween calls for caramel, peanut clusters and popcorn balls. By Elece Hollis |
Easy homemade vegan candy like nut brittles and fruit glace can be a great addition to your kitchen repertoire. Vegans and non-vegans alike are sure to smile when they catch a glimpse, a whiff, or a taste of homemade candy. |
Do you love homemade candy but find yourself intimidated by the process? Whether you're new at candy making or an old pro with a few flaws, these tips will help you achieve candy making success. |
When the holidays start drawing near, most of us drool with anticipation while thoughts of festive Christmas candy recipes dance in our heads. Thankfully there are plenty of Christmas candy recipes to choose from. By Helen Polaski |
Peanut brittle, considered a gourmet treat by many, can easily be made at home. For a special treat, make a plain peanut brittle bowl and fill it with chocolate raspberry peanut brittle pieces. By Helen Polaski |
 | Making chocolate candy bars is not an easy or cheap task. It can be a time-consuming and tedious process. But chocolate made from scratch, without the added waxes and unnecessary flavors, is worth the extra work. By Helen Polaski |
All written reference to the history of candy bars began around the turn of the 19th century-or perhaps as early as 1875-when two entrepreneurs got together and mapped out a sensationally sweet plan. By Helen Polaski |
The history of taffy candy begins in the early 1800s. At the time, taffy was called treacle, and had been thickened by boiling and made into hard cakes. A treacle is a form of sugar or syrup-either cane or molasses based. By Helen Polaski |
 | You can make filling Easter baskets even more fun for you and your kids by preparing Easter candy recipes, including marshmallow chicks and sugar bunnies. By Helen Polaski |
Easy Mexican candy recipes allow you to prepare international sweet treats at home, and you'll be sure to avoid possible contaminants that appear in imported foods. Even better, you can make these candies in less than an hour's time. By Helen Polaski |
