Its Chocolate Crack
This recipe was another you could always count on seeing at any holiday gathering. It is really easy to make and very delicious. Make sure you follow the directions and put the icing on the cake while it’s still hot. The icing melts down into the top of the cake and...
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Teaspoons...Tablespoons...Confusion? Here is your list: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 2 pints (4 cups) = 1 quart 4 quarts (8 pints or 16 cups) = 1 gallon 1 stick of margarine or butter = 4 ounces Its...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Divinity
Another Holiday favorite of mine was Grandma's Divinity. Fluffy white clouds of sweet goodness, its truely divine. This one is a little tricky to make, the humidity has to be low, and I'm assuming this is why we only enjoyed it during Christmas. You can add any kind...
read moreTemperature for Candy Making
You should always use a thermometer to get the best results for candy making, but most of the older recipes refer to the following terms. So I included this guide to give you a reference for making your candy. If you'd like to try the cold water test, keep a bowl of...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Oven Carmel Corn
Nothing says fall like carmel corn. Another one of Grandma's great recipes, this one is part fun and part science. Here's a clue to get started: You'll need 1 1/8 cup of unpopped corn to make 9 quarts. Read through the recipe and get all your ingredients ready before...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Peanut Brittle
This is one of my favorite recipes from Grandma. Her peanut brittle is like nothing you've ever had...tender, light and melts in your mouth. I've made it many times for my friends and they all agree its the best brittle recipe they've ever tried. You can substitute...
read moreThe Biscuit Recipe
Backstory - Pastry Cutters....no one has one of those anymore (Ok, yeah I do), and everyone has a grater whether its a hand grater or a food processor. So, instead cutting the butter into the flour, we'll be grating frozen butter....I store my extra butter (cant have...
read moreFirst Things First…
OK Ike...the first lesson is for you. You're out on your own. You're gonna need some stuff. Wanna go shopping? Let's start with the equipment. Get in the right mind frame for this. Know that what you're getting now is gonna be cheap "get me by" stuff. Don't aim for...
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