Category Archives: Candy

Caramel Apples

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Sandy

I think I will make my own caramel next time, but for speed, this works well. Ingredients 6 Chilled Gala or Granny Smith if you want tart apples (Make sure your apples are washed well to remove the wax.) 6 … Continue reading →

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Chewy Popcorn Balls

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Sandy

In preparation for Halloween night, my mom would gather us and we would make popcorn balls to hand out for goodies. 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup (or 1 cup maple syrup) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Divinity – Light and Fluffy

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Sandy

Wait until my sisters read this, it is bound to bring back memories for them.  Since there were 9 kids, and little money, much of our Christmas was baked, crafted and home sewn.   I remember one year mom was particularly stressed not to have enough … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Food – Jew Bread

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Sandy

1 cup black walnuts 1/2 cup sugar 3 geggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb of dates finely cut 5 T flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup powdered sugar Add nuts and dates. Add baking powder and … Continue reading →

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