Book Description
How sweet it is! More than 100 recipes plus terrific tips and tricks

Explore the art of cooking candy and create sweet masterpieces!

If you want to concoct irresistible treats for your friends and family, this book gets you cooking!You'll discover proper techniques and use them to create incredible candies. Recipes range from fondues to fondants, simple meltaways to decadent truffles, fun kids' treats to cream-filled delicacies.Indulge!

Discover how to

• Choose the proper utensils and ingredients
• Melt, temper, and mold chocolate
• Fine-tune your skills with professional secrets
• Create special holiday treats
• Bag, box, or wrap candies for gifts

Customer Reviews (2)

Candy Making For Dummies
This is a great book for the home maker.I have years of experience making candies and this book covered stuff that even a very skilled home maker would use.

Candy Making for Everybody!
There may be fancier candy-making books written by better known authors, but David Jones knows what he's talking about. He is a highly respected member of the candy industry and the owner of the Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen in Helen, Georgia, a popular tourist destination.

His recipes are precise and well written with much more information than you'll find in most candy books.Once you see them, you'll want to drop everything and get started making candy, David's way.

This book should be in every candy-maker's library. ... Read more

Product Description
Relive the gooey glory years of candy in this retrospective of the confection industry. Selected for their nostalgic packaging, tempting tastes, and wonderful stories, this book pays homage to the companies and brands that have become American icons. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

How did she get such a job?
I saw Beth Kimmerle on a Food TV special about candy and thought she had an amazing job. A candy expert? How did she get such a job? Is there an opening for me? I bought her book and found it fascinating. She covers all the old school favs from Wacky wafers and Lick M Aid. The pictures are great. If you dig candy like me and wish you had her job, you'll love this book.

Great gift for the holidays!
This book was listed by John Mariani as one of the BEST FOOD and DRINK books of 2003 and his words inspired me to buy several. What a treat it really is!

I have never seen another book about the history of American candy, and here, with "enormous affection and dogged scholarship", Beth Kimmerle provides an informative and graphically rich nostalgic food book.

The pictures are great--a real trip down memory lane. The book, along with a few handmade treats from the recipe section, will make a wonderful and unique holiday gift.

Candy:The Sweet History
This book has a great cover and wonderful pictures but it seems to have missed both the editor and proofreader. The writing is also mediocre.It's nice to look at but very hard to read especially when one is attempting to make corrections during the reading process.

Sweet and Sour
The Sweet:
The book is obviously well-researched, and the author's enthusiasm for the topic shines through. Each page is nicely designed and chock-full of colorful photos of vintage packages and ads. It's fun to flip through.

The Sour:
The amateurish writing style, poor editing and number of glaring typos detract from what could've been a real treat. Even a proofreader would have made a world of difference.

Candy:The Sweet History
Any candy lover, any nostalgia buff, anyone who sneaks a snickers or hides Hershey Bars in secret spots in the kitchen (or bedroom) will love this book.It's not only inforamative, but a trip down the sweet, sweet memory lane of childhood!It's a great gift, but like your favorite candy, don't share it unless you've got one for yourself! ... Read more

Book Description
Third-generation candy-maker Jane Sharrock shares here some 400 recipes for mouth-watering candies, chocolates, pralines, crèmes, fudges, cookies, toffee, and holiday treats. This step-by-step candy bible covers everything from the traditional to the exotic. Complete with instructional chapters on the basics of candymaking, it deserves a place on every cookbook shelf. This collection features such irresistable treats as:

Marry Me Toffee € Pistol Pete's Peanut Brittle € Grace's Walnut Butter Fudge € Cherry Almond Bark € Panache Penuche € Raspberry-Fudge Truffles € and something called Aunt Bill's Brown Candy...

Plus: € No-bake cookies
€ Practical and fascinating information about ingredients and candy chemistry
€ Dipping candies in chocolate
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Customer Reviews (9)

Luscious Candy
I had borrowed a copy of this book at the local library and HAD to own it.Its truly a great source for recipes with wonderful directions .It even suggested the "right" cooking pot for candy.I've been cooking for many years (more than 50) and still learning new tricks.The book provided great guidance.

Who Wants Candy?
Great book with several receipes from easy to advanced for the same candy. Gives you a choice on what recipe to follow. Interesting stories about the candy and how the author came across the recipe.

The only candy-making book you'll ever need!
All the recipes I have tried have turned out well, although I have to admit, if my husband had his way, all I would ever make is the Marry Me Toffee! This recipe alone is worth the price of the book. Kudos to the author for this book: people like me whose mothers did not make toffee can learn to do so with ease, confidence and with great success!

You Know You Have To Buy The Book When...
You have checked a book out of the public library more than a few times!I've enjoyed this book for quite some time and just recently broke down and purchased it.I've had great success with everything I have tried.My normally "I don't eat sweets" husband could not stop raving about the Hopscoth Candy.Beware, you may not be able to stop eating your confections! :)I've read many books on candy making and this one is by far the most informative.It has a nice layout with a wealth of recipes for every level of candy-maker.What more could you ask for?

The Candy Making Bible
Serious, this is the best book on making candy out there. I've looked, I know. I own over 300 cookbooks, and yet, if I want something sweet, this is my go to book. Not only has Jane Sharrock taken all the mystery out of making candy with 27 pages of easy to follow directions and instructions, she rates every recipe, telling whether it's Novice Super Simple, Novice Easy, Average, Advanced, and Expert. She tells you how much the recipe will make and exactly what you need to make it- not only the food ingredients, but all the utensils, so you can be sure you have everything on hand before you start.

The recipes themselves are a treasure hoard of delights from the elegant to simple, from complicated to comfortable. Generations of her family are represented by recipes and she tells delightful anecdotes about most of them along with the recipes. Because such a broad range of time is covered, you'll not only discover new treats, you'll find family favorites.

My only word of warning is that there aren't many pictures, so if you're someone like my friend Lindsay that thinks cookbooks need pictures I wanted to warn you, but I still recommend this book! It's perfect the way it is.
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Book Description

Bruce Weinstein, author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book, has the answer with this collection of confections. Try his rich chocolate truffles or any one of a dozen variations; sweet, chewy caramel with almonds or coconut; buttery pralines with crunchy pecans; or light-as-air divinity, nougat, and marshmallow.

Craft your own candy Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree, pipe chocolate spiderwebs for a scary Halloween touch, or whip up meringue kisses for your honey on Valentine's Day. Bruce even offers step-by-step instructions for creating your own homemade versions of classic favorites like peanut butter cups, gummy bears, and chewing gum.

If you have a sweet tooth or know someone who does, The Ultimate Candy Book -- filled with hundreds of year-round treats and gift-giving ideas -- is ultimately satisfying.

Customer Reviews (14)

A Disappoint in the Ultimate Series
I must admit that I am disappointed in this offering from the Ultimate Series. I tried several recipes and none of them were successful. I won't go away from my grandmother's 20 year old hand me down cook book (A present given to me several years ago) again. I would recommend the Ultimate Ice Muffin, Ice Cream, or Chocolate Cookie Book. I have not had a recipe fail out of those books.

Have Tried It
This is the greatest book.I found it originally in the library and liked it so much i looked for it at amazon and found it for cheap.Love it!Tried the pecan pralines so far, and the hints it gives are really good- like use a high pan or it'll boil over and don't stir too much or it gets crystally.i am planning on trying out a bunch of recipes before Christmas to decide what to make for gifts and for myself!you won't be sorry with this book.

Candy Shop
I bought this book for my daughter for xmas.She wants to be a pastry Chef (thanks to the food network). So far, she has made the carmel corn (absolutely fantastic), the homemade marshmallows (amazing)and carmel (gooey fun).

The only down side to this book is that there are NO pictures, NONE.Not demonstrating or showing the final product.We may need to purchase another book that has pictures.

Seemed interesting, but several recipes didn't work
I acknowledge that sugar work is tricky, but after using this book for a few recipes and then giving it away, I have to wonder how well the recipes were tested, or whether they could be described further. I've had much better luck with Nick Malgieri and Alton Brown candy recipes.

Amazing resource and how to guide
This book has really helped me learn so much about candy making. I have been making family recipes for chocolate candy for a few years now and finally decided to buy a book to learn more (my Grammy taught be but passed away last year and I still had so many questions). I now know why certain batches I made failed and why last year I got a weird color on my chocolate covered pretzels. I would probably not suggest this book for true beginners but if you are somebody like me who has little experience and no formal training this should truly be your ultimate guide book. I do wish there were pictures that is the only reason I did not give 5 stars. Thank you Bruce Weinstein! ... Read more

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Excellent instructional booklet
I had the privilege of talking with Ms Brand through a friend that I had met online.She was so gracious to help me with some questions I had about some methods. Even retired and living in the northeast, she still has time for the novice question or two.The brown sugar butter cream fondant tastes exactly like the See's Candy Bordeaux. I now have all of her cookbooks and each one had been easy to use, well written and understandable even for a novice. Be aware that you will need to purchase some products from a professional supplier as they won't be available in the normal supermarket. Enjoy this book and have fun. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

More limited than I expected
I wanted to make fondant candies and there are NO recipes in this book. There's also no recipe for penuche.The truffle recipes look easy and good, and there's some good information on working with chocolate, but I was disappointed by it.

Truffles, Candies, & Confections: Elegant Candymaking in the Home
This book made a great Christmas gift for my daughter. Thanks

Candymaking made easy
This is a great book that shows you how to make fabulous candies at home easily.The author gives a wealth of information about chocolate and other ingredients, minimal equipment needed, and great recipes. My favorites are Caramel Chocolate Truffles, Orange-Hazelnut-Chocolate Clusters, Chocolate Nut Bark, and Mocha-Spice Fudge. Everyone on my list will be receiving homemade candy this holiday season.I enjoyed this book [...].My personal favorites are the truffles, especially the Green Tea Truffles

Yum...
I made the classic truffles recipe from this book and it turned out great, my fiance ate the truffle middles before I got a chance to dip them.

Chocolate Bliss for the Home Chocolatier
Carole Bloom says that this book is "all about pleasure" on page 1. This 200-page book includes recipes and techniques for making a wide variety of candy and chocolates right in your own home.

The book is organized topically into chapters: Introduction, Ingredients, Equipment and Tools, Techniques, Truffles, More Chocolate Candies, Caramel Candies, Nut Brittles and Marzipan, Fudge Nougat and Divinity, Fruit Candies and an Appendix of Sugar Stages/Temperatures/Weights and Measurement Equivalents.

Using the chapters on techniques and ingredients, even the beginner will be able to create luscious truffles at home. While there are only 11 photographs in the book, the equipment chapter has several drawings that will enable you to locate the right tool.

Each recipe includes a brief introduction, an expected yield, a list of ingredients, paragraph-style instructions on how to prepare the recipe, and variations. Recipes include Tropical Clusters, Swiss Chocolate Truffles, and Florentines.

From the basic to the exotic, you are sure to find the candy recipe you need in this little book. ... Read more

Book Description
Y2Kitchen brings together over 600 of America's favorite recipes with easy-to-understand directions plus complete nutritional analyses. Both the novice as well as the seasoned cook will find valuable tips from professional chefs to prepare delicious nutritious meals for everyone's enjoyment. This book details how to survive any cooking crisis including natural and man-made disasters or possible food shortages.A complete cookbook and reference center for the new millennium including valuable suggestions on emergency preparedness. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

If you only have one cookbook, make it this one
Given the tenuous state of the world, if you can only have one cookbook, have Y2Kitchen. If you have other cookbooks, also have Y2Kitchen. No, it does not tell you how to make grass sandwiches or grind acorn flour. Whatit does offer is an attractive long list of recipes that are nutritious, require minimal ingredients and equipment to prepare, and are flavorful.Obviously, preparation for uncommon events is a necessary prelude tosuccessful survival, and survival preparation is superbly addressed in the22 page Appendix. In this section you will find imaginative cooking andshopping tips, detailed food storage suggestions, and a long list ofimportant emergency essentials. Buy this book, read it, and store it whereit will not be damaged if a sudden emergency occurs. It could be the mostimportant volume in your kitchen library

Great kitchen common sense!
As they began fixing my computer at work, I began reading snippets from Y2Kitchen, The Joy of Cooking in a Crisis, to my captive audience.

Use separate cutting boards for meat and veggies to not cross-contaminate theboards with bacteria. Didn't my biology instructor mention something aboutthe kitchen housing the most bacteria of any room in the house?

Add waterto your food when cooking it in a microwave so the steam can kill thebacteria. Yes, he also lectured on how bacteria thrive and die.

Dropfrozen veggies into boiling water while they are still frozen to preserveVitamin C. And never soak any fruit or veggie in water for longer than aminute so large amounts of vitamins and minerals won't be lost.

Therewere so many wonderful tips; my computer geek friends were beginning totake an interest.

Did they know which baking powder was aluminum free?Could they tell the difference between a fresh and cooked egg withoutbreaking it? Did they know how to reduce the gas content of beans?Moreover, if they knew how to keep a bottle of champagne from bubblingover, did they know how to keep a pot from doing the same?

By now, myaudience was asking for the name of the book and where to get a copy forthemselves. It was just amazing how many wonderful tips there were. Someseemed like good old common sense, and yet I don't remember my mothermentioning them.

Never defrost those herbs before cooking...measure honeyin oiled utensils...submerge lemons in hot water for 15 minutes for twice thejuice on squeezing...the list goes on and on. Candy's book has it all, aswell as a collection of fine recipes interspersed with historical tidbitsand a nutritional analysis of each meal. Give it a look. You won't bedisappointed!

Sure hope we can get 50% of the ingrediants the author uses
Only a fair regular cookbook and really not useful for Y2k. The author must think that we will be able to get to the store for butter, dozen clams scrubbed, fresh squessed lemon juice, sour cream, etc. I was hoping to geta cookbook that uses canned goods or survival type foods.

Great book!!!
Candy has done it again!Even I can follow the recipes and actually provide nutritional, delicious dishes.I especially liked the Ezekiel Bread and Raisin Bran Muffins.Am looking forward to finding otherfavorites.

Candy is a living testimony to the fact that she practiceswhat she preaches.Good nutrition is vital to live a healthy, vibrantlife.

You go girl!

Contains many tasty and nutritious recipes
Besides the many tasty and nutritious recipes, the book offered a lot of good cooking suggestions for a novice such as myself. I also found the dietary information such as number of calories and amount of protein perserving useful for my exercise program. The included emergency food storagelist was also helpful as a reminder of what needs to be bought in casethere is a Y2K crisis. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (3)

Don't miss this one!
Although I've never been to Texas, I *LOVE* this cookbook, as does everyone to whom I've given it as a gift.The recipes are all delectable, and written clearly enough for even northerners to understand.They are also preceded by clear descriptions of what makes them so wonderful (which I, myself, find invaluable in cookbooks), and many are quick and easy to prepare.You can't help but love this one!

Fabulous Classic Texas and Tex-Mex Recipes
I absolutely love this book!Over the last ten years, it has become astaple in my kitchen and the kitchens of friends who I have blessed with acopy.I am not a very talented cook, but I find these recipes easy tofollow and virtually fail proof.My husband, a fabulous cook, also lovescooking with recipes from Cooking Texas Style.The book is filled withgreat unheard of recipes as well as Texas and Tex-Mex classics.Inaddition to the recipes, the personal notes that Ms. Marquez and Ms. Wagnerhave included are a thrill to read.There is information about the originof some of the dishes as well as great family stories.I highly recommendthis book to the novice or master chef!Enjoy!

Excellent Regional Cookbook
This cookbook is the best book on regional Texas cooking that I have ever read. The recipes are clear and informative, spanning Mexican, German, and Southern dishes. The work is made all the more interesting by its insights into Texan life and culture. ... Read more

Book Description
The Candy Bar Cookbook includes more than sixty recipes made with America's favorite candy bars.Coauthored by a professional chef and a veteran writer, this book will sweeten up the lives of all candy lovers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

"The Candybar Cook Book"
This is an awesome book!!Every recipe looks so delicious and they don't seem to be too complicated either.For anyone who likes candy, and likes to use candy in their baking, this is the book for you.I know that these recipes are all tested good recipes.I went to school with one of the authors.I would recommend this book to everyone!

The Candy Car Cookbook
I just love this little cookbook!If you are a cookbook lover like me you will have to have this one.Now I am able to use all the candy bars in those warehouse club pack!Would make an excellent gift as well!

an absolute delight,
I had dessert duty at our family get together, so i made the Three Musketeers pie....a huge success, so rich and delicious.. this book is a must for any cookbook fanatic like myself.. and an excellent gift for your friends and family.

One of the best cookbooks around
Many of the recipes are easy to make which is perfect for people like me who hate baking. The book would make a perfect gift.

Now You Can Cook Amazing Desserts with the Candies You Love!
If you love America's most well-known and loved candy (and who doesn't?!), then you'll enjoy making these to-die-for desserts for your family and friends! The time-line of candy brand names in the front of the book is a nice walk down memory lane - remembering all of your childhood favorites. Be sure to make up a batch of "Brownies with Reese's Bites and Chocolate Glaze" - a sure crowd pleaser - and have that glass of milk on hand when you devour this taste of HEAVEN! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Best. Cookbook. Ever.
Although a previous reviewer suggests starting at the beginning and going all the way through the cookbook to learn necessary techniques -- which is not a bad idea -- I did it the hard way. My mom is a huge Wilton fan, and as a teenager, my favorite way to feel grown up was to make candy out of this book.

Before I got my driver's license, my candymaking choices were governed by what ingredients we had on hand, so I started with divinity and some of the beaten fudge recipes. The instructions in the book were so clear and thorough that I had no trouble following them, despite my inexperience, and my successes with challenging candy recipes really boosted my confidence in the kitchen and undoubtedly made me a better (and much more adventuresome) cook.

I liberated the book from Mom's kitchen when I graduated from college, and 10 years later, I'm still using it to make Christmas candy, impress the boss, say "thank you," or simply express affection for important people in my life.

I also have the 1983 edition and would agree with the previous reviewer's assertion that some of the recipes fall into the "professional stunt driver, closed course" category, but a little common sense and a healthy respect for boiling sugar syrup have been sufficient to keep me safe all these years -- even when I was a gangly, clumsy teenager.

A Really Good Candy Tutorial
These days, the art of making candy in a home kitchen is extinct.For those who wish to learn this lost art, this book is as good as any you will find. I recommend it highly for those willing to devote the the time to the task.

This book is designed as a self-guided course in the traditional art of confectionery and candy.You are expected to go through the book from cover to cover, chapter by chapter, doing recipes and learning necessary skills.This is definitely not a book for the casual home cook who wants to flip through the book and pick out a recipe at random that sounds appealing.It is the only place I know of that shows you how to make your own fondant from scratch.

The order of the chapters is important, and you should go through them one by one as recommended by the authors. They represent a reasonable course of instruction.On the other hand, I would present the chapters in a slighlty different order: fudge, caramel, and nougat I would put towards the end, and put fruits, jellies, marzipan, and truffles first.

Note that I have the 3rd edition published in 1983, so some of the recipes are 25 years out of date and no longer worth doing. I am also concerned about the lack of safety and sanitation information. One of the easiest ways to give yourself a nasty burn requiring a trip to the hospital is to have an accident while making some of the more dangerous types of candy. The recipes are not rated for safety, but probably should be.

It has these chapters: easy-do candies, basics, confectionery coating, popcorn candies, fudge, caramel, nougat and divinity, marshmallow and jelly, truffle, fondant, chocolate molding, marzipan, fruit and nut, hard candies, european chocolates.


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Book Description
Guided by Carole Bloom's so clear, so simple you'll-kick-yourself-for-not-doing-this-sooner instructions, you'll be on your way to making batches of some of the 90-plus treats found in TRUFFLES, CANDIES, AND CONFECTIONS in no time. Featuring Orange Chocolate Truffles, Vanilla Cream Caramels, Raspberry-Almond Squares, Espresso Hazelnut Fudge, and much more, this revised and expanded edition includes an updated introduction covering ingredients (buying and handling), equipment, techniques, ideas for packaging gifts, and the author's special, trademarked tasting chart. Using tools found in most kitchens (you don't even need a double boiler) and ingredients found at most grocery stores (including gourmet chocolate these days), you can start your own candy-making tradition. Don't waste another calorie on store-bought, mass-produced candy—learn to make your own and never look back. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Instructions Lack Detail
I've enjoyed making many of the recipes out of this book, but have found that the instructions lack detail and are sometimes inaccurate, requiring the reader to fill in the gaps.This is ok if you're willing to try out the recipe several times, inventing the instructions on your own.

Otherwise, the variety of recipes covers many candy-making genres, and the book is a good starting point for those getting into candy making.

What? No Fondants?
I feel that this cookbook is missing a couple of important candy genres. Although it does include two recipes for marzipan, a rare phenomenon in the world of American candy books, there is no mention of hard candies other than nut brittles, and perhaps even more surprisingly, there are no fondant recipes. I consider fondant to be one of the cornerstones of candymaking, and lovely though this book may be, I can't help but feel cheated by its misleadingly wide-ranging title. It does, however, boast an extensive section on truffles, and the technique chapter at the beginning of the book sports an exceptionally thorough and unique explanation of chocolate tempering and how one holds a temper. If you already have a collection of candy books that covers all the bases, ¨Truffles, Candies and Confections¨ is a nice addition. But if you're looking for an introduction to candy making in general, this is not it.

Candy Making at Home
For those who want to make candy in their kitchen at home, this book is the only game in town. In spite of some shortcomings, I do recommend it for the dedicated home cook.There are a number of older candy books, but are mostly out of print and date back 50 years or more; as such, they do not reflect current abilities or tastes. This book is the only complete one on confectionery I can think of published in recent years. This is a reprint of the original published in 1992.

This book does a good job of representing those candies that people want these days. When they think of confectionery, they mainly are thinking of chocolate truffles and clusters; consequently, the first half of the book is devoted to just that. The second half contains chapters on caramel, brittles and marzipan, fudge and nougat, and fruit. The recipe instructions are well described and easy to follow. The sections on ingredients, techniques, and equipment are also important, as these subjects in older candy books are out of date and mostly worthless.

There were some shortcomings, however. The description on tempering chocolate is brief, and leaves out many details. I object to the many ministrations that chocolate be put into the refrigerator. Many of the recipes in the second half call for hot sugar to be cooked to 240 degrees and beyond. This is the most dangerous thing in the kitchen to do (even more dangerous that deep-frying in oil), yet there are no instructions on how to do this safely. This subject by itself would need a section 3 or 4 pages by itself.There should also be more information on the difference between milk, white, and semi-sweet chocolates and the various brands.

Super candy book for everyone.
This is the best book that I have ever bought on candy making. It is clear and very easy to use--and the recipes are all my favorites. I really like the chocolate truffles that Carole does and the peanut brittle is the best I have ever had. I am going to make everything in this book, over and over again :). ... Read more

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Making Great Candy: A Sweet Selection of Fun Recipes
This was a Christmas gift for you daughter. She loved it. This is a great book for my aspiring confectioner. Thanks ... Read more

From the Publisher
What is mouthwatering, lip-samcking, and really yummy?All the marvelous candies you can make yourself in this luscious, full-color, complete beginner's guide!It's easy to create tasty treats like coffee and butter caramels, pecan rolls, and peppermint and raspberry truffles with basic equipment from the kitchen and a few simple techniques. For chocoholics, there are 18 scrumptious types of fudge, including nutty buttermilk, almond squares, maple cream, easy white and loads more. Guests will adore these party morselsflcocnut peaut nutter cups, cashew crunch, date roll candy, and dozens of other delights. Some are simple squares to pop right in your mouth, others are beautifully molded designs, but every one is super-delicious. There are 26 finger-licking projects for kids to make, like potato candy, pralines, and raisin clusters.After the basic intstructions and helpful hints, you'll be ready to indulge in nearly 100 easy-to-make, tantalizing treats. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Outstanding overall content
This book covers fudge to hand-dipped fondant centers.Lots of yummy recipes with very specific directions for making luscious treats.A must for beginners or wanna-be candy makers.Really a good place to startindulging those candy urges! ... Read more

Book Description
Bring the warmth of the holiday spirit home.

You can make this holiday season one your family will cherish forever. This delightful book by Candy Christmas shares scrumptious recipes that are sure to make your family and friends feel special and loved. In its pages you'll find tips for holiday entertaining, family traditions you can make your own, and easy holiday crafts.

Whether this book is for you or someone you love, it will make every Christmas a more meaningful and treasured holiday and will help you make new memories that will last a lifetime.

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Customer Reviews (2)

mediocre ... big disappointment
This was a huge disappointment.Thank goodness I bought it from Amazon so can return it.All those recipes but no hints about why they're special -- and there's a vast difference between recipes you treasure because they contain ingredients that are readily available, because they're cheap, because they're quick and easy, and because they're delectable.I like to know which is which before spending my time and money, and this book provides no hints. It could have been cranked out from any sterile test kitchen.I prefer tried-and=true recipes that tell you why they're treasured.

The crafts are even worse.For example, a "new or recycled" picture frame to which you glue birdseed and hang it on a bush or tree.A *NEW* picture frame?Yeah, right.Is this book intended for the Rockefellers?I feed birds every day, but they'd rather have me spend my money on birdseed than on picture frames!

What a waste!

Candy Christmas's Christmas Collection Book
One of the best! Has such yummy recipes and extremely well done. Pictures are wonderful and just a all around darling candy,table setting,foods for the holidays and what to cook with what cookbook. You won't be disappointed with this cute Christmas cookbook. I have alot of cookbooks(hundreds)and this is one of my favorites because of the recipes in it, they are very good and easy to make. Great book for a gift. ... Read more

Product Description
More than just a cookbook. This collection of Amish recipes also contains some bible passages, quotations and background information. Also health tips, household hints, and rules for daily life. Contains 152 pages from the Amish of Buchanan County in Iowa. ... Read more