I first tasted pâte de fruit when I was working in a high-end cooking goods store. We received a shipment…
Candy and Chocolate
How to Make Caramel Candy: A Temperature Guide
When it comes to homemade candies, caramels are king. Divinity can be daunting, fudge can be finicky, and nougat is…
English Toffee: Temperatures for Flavor and Texture
There is something wonderful about the absolutely shattering crunch of toffee. The high-volume bite alone is enough to keep you…
Turkish Delight: Recipe With Thermal Guidance
Christmas time is candy time, and do you know what the ultimate Christmas candy is? No, not fudge…not candy canes…certainly…
The Best Candy Thermometers: What You Need to Know
In the two-thousand-plus year history of home candy making, there have been only two great leaps in technology: the first…
Italian Meringue Cookies: Soft-Ball Stage Success
As we head towards winter, more people start to think about parties, treats, gifts and, well, candy. Halloween is the season…