Posted by Dru Marks | Dec 3, 2012 | drucooks, Uncategorized |
One of my favorite memories of the holidays is when my Mom would have my sisters (Joanne, you count here too!) over for the weekend for a baking marathon. We would make dozens and dozens of cookies and pounds of candy that...
Read MorePosted by Dru Marks | Nov 29, 2012 | drucooks, Grandma Furnish |
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...
Read MoreTeaspoons…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...
Read MorePosted by Dru Marks | Nov 28, 2012 | drucooks, Grandma Furnish |
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...
Read MoreYou 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...
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