I haven’t had the energy of past years to produce candy like I normally do at the Holidays but I was up to a couple of quick batches of fudge, using the cheating method of marshmallow creme. You do what you got to do when pregnant I figure! This recipe is for my brother who […]
Food Find: Natural Vines Red Licorice
I grew up on Red Vines licorice and it was one of my favorite candies until I was told to quit consuming artificial dyes – it was one of the hardest things to realize I would never eat again – so when I was offered to review Natural Vines, an all natural Strawberry flavored licorice […]
Coconut Peanut Fudge
This highly indulgent treat is just that – a treat. You have to eat it in little bites as the warmth of your fingers will start melting it but oh will you enjoy it! Coconut Peanut Fudge Ingredients: 1 cup organic extra virgin coconut oil ½ cup natural peanut butter (or favorite nut or seed […]
Vegan Friendly Peppermint Patties
I was thinking up ideas of what to make as a gift for my brother’s birthday when I came across the recipe for Peppermint Patties in How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet on page 142. The last time I tried making peppermint patties it involved raw egg whites […]
Indie Candy – All Natural Candy Company
I recently came across Indie Candy online and wow…a candy store where I can eat everything they sell. No artificial dyes! No artificial flavors, preservatives. All candy is vegan, Kosher and gluten free. Yeah, I am in heaven looking over this! ~Sarah
Chocolate Pretzel Bark
This bark is very addicting, the perfect blend of sweet/savory/salty. If you make it don’t expect it to last long! Chocolate Pretzel Bark Ingredients: 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 bags) 2 cups honey roasted peanuts 1 cup broken pretzel pieces (no crumbs, shake them gently to remove any) Directions: Line a cookie sheet […]
Peanut Brittle Version 2
This second time around making brittle I like better, it has a snappier texture. Peanut Brittle Ingredients: 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cool water 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts 1 tsp baking soda Directions: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, cut to fit. Spray […]
