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Tag Archives: candy
Edible Science: Homemade Rock Candy
Sweet treats grown with just two ingredients! Most kids would rather help in the kitchen if the end result is something sweet. While my big kids now tend to prefer savoury treats, when they were little they adored our candy … Continue reading
Posted in candy, Edible Gifts, gluten-free, Lactose-Free, nut free
Tagged candy, candy sticks, candy to make at home, cooking with kids, crystal, edible science, fun in the kitchen, gluten-free, gluten-free candy, homemade candy, homeschooling activities, kitchen science, March Break, nut free, nut-free candy, Paula Roy, rock candy, sugar crystals, sugar on a stick
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Pecan Divinity Fudge
I remember my grandmother making Divinity (that’s all she called it) as a kid. She’d beat the sugary mixture for what seemed like ages to me, by hand, of course. Thank goodness we have modern appliances to help make this … Continue reading
Posted in candy, Uncategorized
Tagged candy, Divinity, eggs, fudge, gift, gluten-free, hostess gift, nougat, pecan log, traditional
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Smoked Salmon Candy
Sweet, salty, chewy and slightly peppery, you’ve probably never tasted smoked salmon like this before. I first discovered salmon candy on a visit to the iconic Granville Island Market in Vancouver, BC years ago and I haven’t been able to … Continue reading
Posted in fish, Party, summer
Tagged candied, candy, cured, make-ahead, maple syrup, pepper, salmon, salt, smoked, smoked salmon, smoking, sugar
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Guilt-free truffles (gluten-free too!)
When my kids were little I held out on giving them candy as long as I could. Books for Valentine’s Day, Jiffy Pop instead of soda pop for a campout, and plastic eggs filled with cheerios, raisins and stickers for … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged beet, Camino, candy, cocoa, coconut, coffee, dates, edible, gift, gluten-free, guilt-free, healthy, maple syrup, orange zest, organic, quinoa flakes, salt, treat, truffles, Valentine's Day, vegan, vegetarian, water
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Pumpkin Seed Brittle with cardamom
I don’t know about you, but I can only eat so many roasted pumpkin seeds. When I’m carving the jack-0-lantern each year, I initially get excited about the idea of munching on these little snacks. Year after year, however, I … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged brittle, candy, cardamom, pumpkin seed, roasted, sugar, vanilla
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