candy

The crunchy, sweet and salty goody that I need during these strange ‘shelter in place’ times.

I have made these for years as an addition to a cookie tray and have also started putting out a goody tray for guests. I am not the best of bakers so I  stick with a few recipes like this and add store bought snacks that are on sale at the time.  I keep it flexible.

The step that takes the longest time is the final “bring to room temp and refrigerate” step. So I try to use the largest sheet plan that will fit in the fridge so that I am not juggling multiple trays and you know one will end up on the floor.  Using nonstick foil or parchment or both on the sheet plan makes clean up a breeze. Dis-lodging caramel is not my idea of fun. read more

These nuts are addictive. Whether you use pecans or walnuts or a mixture they will be gone before you know it!

We have used these as a grab and go snacks and  also on pretty much any dessert that screams for an ‘extra’.

Being stuck in the house for this long has moved my brain ( and snacking taste buds) into holiday mode. Holiday mode meaning snacking and also sharing.  These make great gifts.   Either way be sure to store in tight fitting containers. This is most important in the South where it is humid all of the time it seems.   For this past holiday I gave/stored in parchment lined tins. That was not tight enough. This week or this giving season I will store and give in zip closing bags ( holiday appropriate of course straight from the dollar store) then put in tins, or clamp type jars. I am hoping to also find maybe small mason jars or other containers at the Goodwill and thrift stores.  These make receiving a but more special. read more