October 2009

Better Than Ever: Spiced Muscovado Caramel Apples

SPICED MUSCOVADO CARAMEL-DIPPED APPLES12 servings Making the caramel requires the use of a candy thermometer. Test it for accuracy before starting. Attach it to the side of a medium sized saucepan of water and boil the water for three minutes. The thermometer should register 212°F. If it doesn’t, then either calibrate it or take the

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Better Than Ever: Spiced Muscovado Caramel Apples

SPICED MUSCOVADO CARAMEL-DIPPED APPLES12 servings Making the caramel requires the use of a candy thermometer. Test it for accuracy before starting. Attach it to the side of a medium sized saucepan of water and boil the water for three minutes. The thermometer should register 212°F. If it doesn’t, then either calibrate it or take the

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Scented Jack O’Lanterns & Spicy Squash

As we count down the days and nights to All Hallows Eve I am happy to share one of my favorite annual “scentual” seasonal crafts! Scented Jack O’Lanterns & Spicy Squash: My Jack O’Lanterns not only look seasonal, but smell seasonal too! Having a pleasant, warm and luscious scented jack-o-lantern is easier than making pumpkin

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Calaveras de rosa

‘Tis the season, which means that I’m getting ready to make calaveras in several mediums. This year I am going to try my hand at making the actual sugar skull candies. There are two wonderful articles on the web that I’d like to give instructional and inspirational kudos to. First is The Mexican Sugar Skull

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Calaveras de rosa

‘Tis the season, which means that I’m getting ready to make calaveras in several mediums. This year I am going to try my hand at making the actual sugar skull candies. There are two wonderful articles on the web that I’d like to give instructional and inspirational kudos to. First is The Mexican Sugar Skull

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White Rose Saffron & Pistachio Ice Cream

Saffron White Rose & Pistachio Ice Cream Ingredients 2 C Whole Milk2 1/2 C Heavy Cream8 Egg Yolks2 C Sugar1 1/2 C Unsalted Pistachio Nuts, chopped3-4 Tbsp Alba Rose Hydrosol2 split and scraped Vanilla Beans1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads, freshly ground1 Pinch Salt Directions 1. In a medium thick-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, while stirring, heat

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White Rose Saffron & Pistachio Ice Cream

Saffron White Rose & Pistachio Ice Cream Ingredients 2 C Whole Milk2 1/2 C Heavy Cream8 Egg Yolks2 C Sugar1 1/2 C Unsalted Pistachio Nuts, chopped3-4 Tbsp Alba Rose Hydrosol2 split and scraped Vanilla Beans1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads, freshly ground1 Pinch Salt Directions 1. In a medium thick-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, while stirring, heat

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Snow Rose Iced Sugar Cookies

Snow Rose Cookie Icing: 2 C. powdered sugar1 Tbsp. milk3 Tbsp. alba white rose hydrosol Stirring slowly blend the liquid ingredients into the sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Adjust by adding more liquid to make a thinner icing for piping and reduce amount of liquid to make a thicker icing for spreading. I

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