In front of me was a simply beautiful book on candy making: Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home. The library had placed the book on an end cap, where librarian choices are often featured, it caught my eye as I walked by. I can rarely pass up taking a look at candy making… Continue reading Sugarplums from Sweet Confections
Tag: desserts
Chocolate Whole Nut Bars
I have played with recipes for whole nut bars, without dates or corn syrup to hold the bars together. If you love whole nuts you will love these bars. The almonds are crunchy, the chocolate is mixed into creamy honey. Who am I kidding....the honey and chocolate mix would be just great on its own!… Continue reading Chocolate Whole Nut Bars
Apricot-Almond Bars
I came across this recipe in the April 2012 issue of magazine Whole Living, on page 62. Be forewarned though when looking for dried apricots that not all brands are equal. If you can source or afford them, go for organic or all natural ones or at least read the label. It is hard to… Continue reading Apricot-Almond Bars
Flourless Carrot Brownies
I base my dessert recipes on one thing. Will my oldest son eat it. Plain and simple. Just because I like something doesn't mean anyone else will. So when I have to rein in the Teen from pigging out I know I had a successful recipe. Ford is smart enough to ask "what kind of… Continue reading Flourless Carrot Brownies