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
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Apple, Fig and Almond Chutney
Imagine an applesauce full of deep heady cardamom, mission figs, raisins, almonds and yet it isn't an applesauce - it is a thick chutney, perfect for having with dinners on the side or as a dipping sauce for savory cakes (and while the recipe was paired with fish cakes it goes well with chickpea cakes!)… Continue reading Apple, Fig and Almond Chutney
Date and Almond Balls
Date and Almond Balls Ingredients: 14 medjool dates ¼ cup raw almonds ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup shredded coconut Directions: Pit the dates and add them to a food processor with the almonds and cinnamon. Process until finely chopped and it forms a large ball. Use a 1 Tablespoon disher and make balls (about… Continue reading Date and Almond Balls
Candy Making: Triple Chocolate Almond Bark
Easy to make, it looks like you did a lot more than just melting chocolate. It is an elegant looking bark. Triple Chocolate Almond Bark Ingredients: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 package) 1/2 cup white chips 1/2 cup sliced almonds Directions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium glass mixing bowl… Continue reading Candy Making: Triple Chocolate Almond Bark