Here is another fudge recipe. Candy making is an old and wonderful art form, something I do not excel at, unfortunately. This recipe in particular reminds us that candy making originated as a hands-on process. The recipe indicates that it should be stirred for some undefined amount of time, which when you think about … Continue reading
So you think you know what “sherbert” is? Well, first off, it’s sherbet, not with the extra R. Second, sherbet in America is different from sherbet in other countries and regions. Everywhere else, sherbet is the same as sorbet, an iced fruit dessert (except for some Asian regions where it is like a cake). … Continue reading
I enjoy figs but not everyone does. In their fresh state they can be intensely sweet, but they are most often enjoyed dried, stewed or otherwise prepared. This recipe appears to stew them. Figs apparently were one of the first foods cultivated by humans! The growing history goes back thousands of years, and they … Continue reading
We are fast approaching the pear picking season (August & September in southern climes, September & October in northern), so why not go to your local pear orchard with something more than sliced pears in mind? Mrs. Scothorn shared this recipe for pear jam back when typewriters used inked ribbon and likely weighed around … Continue reading
Oh my. This sounds decadent and delicious. I am not much of a candy maker but I might just try this recipe because it sounds so darn good. It might also be a fun project for kids, since kids often like to get their hands all messy. The challenge might just be keeping little ones … Continue reading
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