As far as gingerbread houses go, Halloween seems like the perfect holiday for them. Candy flows freely during this time of year, a happenstance that offers mounds of sugary treats just waiting to be converted into building supplies. Alas, the fat man in the red suit has usurped this logical practice, turning gingerbread houses everywhere… Continue reading Spooky gingerbread house is a home for candy corn
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Diving into candy coating
Candy is made in giant tumblers that coat nuts and other small ingredients in sugar. Just put in your ingredients and turn it on. Before you know it, you have a (great big) batch of candy. While most of us do not have the luxury of installing one of these people-sized machines in our home… Continue reading Diving into candy coating
Ring Pops to the max
Ring Pop’s were so 80’s. Or were they 70’s? Either way, you can bring the fashion trend up to date with Tovolo Frozen Jewel Popsicle Molds. The set features six different popsicle molds that rest in a spill-resistant base. When done, just pop ‘em out of the freezer and turn your fingers into a glamorous… Continue reading Ring Pops to the max
Bacon forever–or at least seven years in your stomach
Bacon is so 2008… and 2009… and will be so 2010, 2011, 2012… You see my point: Bacon never goes out of style. It is just too delicious to ignore. The bacon meme has given us everything from the bacon bra to a Bacon Explosion (not necessarily at the same time), and it’s a trend… Continue reading Bacon forever–or at least seven years in your stomach
On-demand caramel apples: The Apple Dipper
Some people like to keep a dish of candy on a nearby side table. Whenever the candy craving hits, a sweet treat is never too far away. As practical as that may be, some people appreciate other sweets adorning their tabletops. Like caramel. Melted caramel. The Apple Dipper is probably not intended as a perpetual… Continue reading On-demand caramel apples: The Apple Dipper