Category Archives: candy

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Coconut Candy

By allyson | Published: May 14, 2010

Yes, the title is a mouthful, but seriously, so is this candy.  Lots of flavors going on in these babies: coconut, chocolate, peanut butter, and even a hint of vanilla. Shredded coconut is one of those foods that most people either cannot get enough of, or cannot stand. I fall in between the two: I [...]

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Vegan Star Crunch!

By allyson | Published: March 5, 2010

As a child, did you ever love a food so much that you would risk the wrath of your huge and terrifying older brother to sneak the last one? The other day my husband and I were reminiscing about childhood junkfood favorites, and I remembered how much I desperately loved Little Debbie Star Crunches.  I [...]

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Vegan Pralines

By allyson | Published: December 29, 2009

Here in the United States, there seems to be some debate over the magnificent praline’s basic ingredients and texture.  Not having a clue what a praline from the southern United States tastes like,  I can’t fairly cast my vote for the best praline.  Nor can I advise you on how to pronounce it… (praw-leen or [...]

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Vegan Caramels Laced with Cardamom

By allyson | Published: December 16, 2009

Yay for caramels! I love love love caramels, but this is pretty much the only time of year I ever really make them.  They are so ridiculously easy, though, that I think I should start making these all year long. And so should you!  These are ooey and gooey and have the perfect hint of [...]

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Medjool Date Bonbons

By allyson | Published: December 10, 2009

Okay, I have officially called off the cookie posts for now… they’ll be back… I just need a moment or two to figure out the chemistry of baking all over again. But here’s a good treat to take your mind (and my mind) off of cookies for a while: chocolate covered dates!  These are made [...]

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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

By allyson | Published: October 9, 2009

Today I had an overwhelming craving for something cinnamony. I also had some freshly purchased raw Spanish peanuts sitting on my kitchen counter. Even though I have made peanut brittle many, many times, I had never thought to change the recipe even the teensiest bit.  So, I went all out and added cinnamon. I know. [...]

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