tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post6469368713519426435..comments2024-01-31T10:56:24.961-06:00Comments on Brit Gal in the USA: Sweeeet traditionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-39121733131959498282009-12-14T17:45:55.570-06:002009-12-14T17:45:55.570-06:00Oh I haven't done candy, in particular peanut ...Oh I haven't done candy, in particular peanut brittle in years and it's my favorite. I barely have enough time to do my favorite white fruitcake, which I will do tonight.Jill of All Tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075357751662738806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-77229805625735775382009-12-12T09:14:39.522-06:002009-12-12T09:14:39.522-06:00Now, you'll need to make Aunt Bill's brown...Now, you'll need to make Aunt Bill's brown candy too. You'll need that double boiler. Every year, we make fudge, divinity, ABBC, peanut brittle and noodle candy. Can't get enough of the candy fun. <br /><br />I also wanted to thank you because I finally bought a cordless electric tea kettle. Boy, I've been missing the fun.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-18944761588067334392009-12-12T08:08:15.806-06:002009-12-12T08:08:15.806-06:00I remember making toffee apples when my sister and...I remember making toffee apples when my sister and I were little. However the last time we did it was when my sister ended up with an awful burn on her hand while she was pouring the toffee. We were banned after that.<br /><br />I have to say I never make sweets, I don't eat that many. If I'm going to eat anything, I prefer to indulge in chocolate. Thornton's or Cadbury's. I think I would have enjoyed a job as a chocolatier, well I'd known such a job existed!Winifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-68672803890870713572009-12-12T07:11:14.777-06:002009-12-12T07:11:14.777-06:00Last time I made sweets was in primary school - wh...Last time I made sweets was in primary school - what fun it was, too! Congrats on your ongoing assimilation into the American way of life!!<br /><br />I loved your last pic of the cats - I often wish I was one of our cats, or as you say, any cat in a good home!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694425567973843826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-65103029461993974552009-12-12T06:31:13.192-06:002009-12-12T06:31:13.192-06:00The Christmas tradition of the sweets. Tastes o...The Christmas tradition of the sweets. Tastes only for just this month. Glad you've joined the candy makers! It is fun and it is fun to make things for people!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-7584306296415161912009-12-12T00:11:10.700-06:002009-12-12T00:11:10.700-06:00Alas... I can't because I am pre-diabetic. Ho...Alas... I can't because I am pre-diabetic. However, I remember one Christmas that one of my students' parents gave me a whole box full of peppermint bark that they made. It was fabulous. No, I didn't eat the whole thing. I kept it in my fridge and my son's girlfriend ate most of it to save me. I remember trying to make fudge decades ago and it didn't solidify. I'm not that great in the kitchen, I'm afraid. I do envy you, Sarah.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-1229245348612813052009-12-11T21:28:53.384-06:002009-12-11T21:28:53.384-06:00I usually make fudge, and peanut or pecan brittle ...I usually make fudge, and peanut or pecan brittle (Southern recipe).<br />I make mine in the microwave, it's so much faster.<br />Pumpkin or Cranberry Bread is also a nice gift.<br />You have become a "local" methinks ;)A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-77926682212875620392009-12-11T19:29:45.838-06:002009-12-11T19:29:45.838-06:00I remember making peppermint creams at Christmas w...I remember making peppermint creams at Christmas when I was a child in the UK. I made some last year for the first time in ages, dipped them in chocolate and gave them to colleagues. I was surprised at how well they went over!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-69232620195930169262009-12-11T14:23:30.207-06:002009-12-11T14:23:30.207-06:00I'm not much of a candy eater, so therefore I ...I'm not much of a candy eater, so therefore I don't get excited about making it. I am, however, known in my family for my cookies. I don't think they are as difficult to make as good candy, so you go girl.Jo, a retired teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802261544848161766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-29122680029480796962009-12-11T13:09:05.063-06:002009-12-11T13:09:05.063-06:00I make fudge once in a while but nothing fancy. I ...I make fudge once in a while but nothing fancy. I once tried to make brittle but it was a disaster and I haven't tried again. (Not saying I won't ever.)Lynnhttp://www.lynnspace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-58990451909569971512009-12-11T12:54:28.355-06:002009-12-11T12:54:28.355-06:00I make a lovely apple and berry crumble but it get...I make a lovely apple and berry crumble but it gets a bit messy when you try to wrap it. (Ju-u-st kidding.) Actually, I'm doing the crafter's version - making square tissue box covers and covering them with lovely poinsetta fabric to take to friends' houses.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-87131103269411311792009-12-11T12:13:58.899-06:002009-12-11T12:13:58.899-06:00Oh crud, I posted that last comment about Peppermi...Oh crud, I posted that last comment about Peppermint Bark under my alter-ego's account. That's what I get for not paying attention :(Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380937047826954640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-65850031558250483882009-12-11T11:54:22.060-06:002009-12-11T11:54:22.060-06:00Peppermint Bark! Oh, how you've made me yearn ...Peppermint Bark! Oh, how you've made me yearn for the US. I (somehow)just discovered this wonderful product last year. My parents have already mailed the holiday box... shoot. Oh well, more to look forward to next year.<br /><br />Congrats on your foray into candy making.SuzyJaneDoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291477589835833882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-80368543984175272882009-12-11T10:36:46.250-06:002009-12-11T10:36:46.250-06:00Peanut brittle?????????? I am so impressed!!!!!!!...Peanut brittle?????????? I am so impressed!!!!!!!!!! I'm scared of molten sugar. I do love pb though, so I ought to give it a try. My only specialty is sugared pecans. I use Paula Deen's recipe, so you know it is FATTENING! janSnippety Gibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271129879408530904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-64846616570822204912009-12-11T10:33:39.558-06:002009-12-11T10:33:39.558-06:00It's official. You Are an American. Sarah home...It's official. You Are an American. Sarah homemaker.<br />I don't cook much but do enjoy the skills of others. I made truffles once and that was enough for me to know why they're so costly. ;-)<br />Enjoy your holiday baking.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-63251116873455702242009-12-11T10:23:22.252-06:002009-12-11T10:23:22.252-06:00not candy, but I used to give away homemade cookie...not candy, but I used to give away homemade cookies at xmas time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-55646426922037406962009-12-11T09:45:35.203-06:002009-12-11T09:45:35.203-06:00Sarah, I'm glad you have tried and succeeded t...Sarah, I'm glad you have tried and succeeded to make candy!! I usually make truffles and give them away to my friends. Good job!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-23274639246926198532009-12-11T09:24:57.879-06:002009-12-11T09:24:57.879-06:00Nope, I dont cook at all .. but when I did I made ...Nope, I dont cook at all .. but when I did I made cookies, cakes, breads but no candy; for the last many years I make our holiday card and I get a lot of pleasure out of that ...my only advice about home made candy with nutz is chew carefully!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.com