By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey My Aunt Darlene used to make a version of this midwestern holiday treat when I was a kid. She called it her “Special Toffee”. It wasn’t until last year that I knew there was a cracker inside. Some call them cookies. I prefer to think of this as Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey If you interested in giving candy making a try, I’d like to introduce you to this Chocolate Nut Cluster recipe. It’s a very forgiving recipe that is as delicious as it is beautiful. Bonus, it’s my father’s favorite holiday candy! The recipe makes two dozen and let me Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted By David Dempsey I LOVE a gift from the kitchen. This past holiday I made 4 pounds of Everything Bagel Topping and before then it was Homemade Mega Marshmallows. This year for Valentine’s Day, I was under the gun and needed to Macgyver something fast…but still with some Libbie Fun and Beauty. Beautiful Candy Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey First Photo by Cedric Smith Photography The first cool female pastry chef I became aware of was Gale Gand. She made approachable desserts that were also next level. She also taught me how to make tootsie rolls. I’ll take that over any intricate sugar work any day. Thank Read More »
