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Trader Joe’s Salt Water Taffy


 
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I’m not sure how this happened, but suddenly it’s not enough that I just buy candy anymore, I feel like I need an excuse – perhaps it’s adult guilt.
I didn’t even think I liked salt water taffy before I found these at Trader Joe’s, and now I keep sneaking them.
They come in cherry; my favourite, strawberry banana, red liquorice, sour apple and watermelon.
I keep having to come up with excuses to buy them every time I make the trip to Trader Joe’s.

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I got a few bags for ‘Christmas’, then for ‘Valentine’s Day’ and then last weekend as I was perusing the aisles at TJ’s, I couldn’t think of an occasion (excuse) to get another bag this time.
Then I thought of it… a Mad Men / Game of Thrones viewing party!
Surely, that’s worth celebrating with candy!
I couldn’t bring myself eat all that candy on Sunday night, since I was ready for bed and had already brushed my teeth (yes, I’ve evidently become a boring adult).
So we cued up the DVR Monday after work, drank white wine with salt water taffy, and sang along to Zou Bisou Bisou afterwards.
Now I can’t get the damn song out of my head!

365/365 Salt Water Taffy #mostly365

Posted March 27th, 2012 in Dessert, Food, shopping. Tagged: , , .

Honeycomb Toffee


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When I first found this recipe for honeycomb toffee I imagined sweet hot and sticky summer afternoons.
Unfortunately this summer has proved to be one big tease, I don’t even want to get into it.
I decided I didn’t need a sunny day to make this candy; this is one of the coolest recipes I’ve ever made, so easy and so much fun.

Here’s what you need;
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  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Here’s what you do;
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Honeycomb Honeycomb

  1. Put the sugar and golden syrup into a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has melted.
  2. Turn up the heat a little and let the mixture boil for a couple of minutes until it just starts to turn a deep golden colour.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly mix in the bicarbonate of soda – the mixture will foam up – and then pour it onto an oiled baking tray or a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Leave to cool and then break up as needed.

Broken Up Honeycomb
Stacked Honeycomb

Posted July 18th, 2011 in Food. Tagged: , , .

Curious Product: Les Anis de Flavigny


Les Anis de Flavigny

I’ve become addicted to these little drops. As far as addictions go, it’s pretty harmless.
I guess I probably won’t admit it if I had serious addition problems.

So anyway, Les Anis de Flavigny are the most delectable little candies ever.

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There were first produced in the 8th century by monks.
The candy is still made in the same ancient abbey of Flavigny.

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It’s anise seed coated in sugar, and it’s simply delicious.
It takes an amazing fifteen days to complete the coating process and only the best natural ingredients are used.
It has just the right hint of mint with a touch of rose flavour.

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I get them by the stacks from the Italian store.
They come in these very cute old-fashioned tin, I use the tins for all sorts of handy things afterwards.

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Posted August 24th, 2010 in Food, Reviews. Tagged: , , .

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