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4 DIY Favorites of Christmas Past

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:20:29 +0000

Making things for my home is probably one of my favorite things to do and especially so around the Holidays, as the projects are often created along with or for loved ones. And there just seems to be an added element of tradition, nostalgia, and memory-making that goes along with each handcrafted piece. Here are four of my DIY favorites from over the years: Swedish Candle Wreath Sea Salt Bourbon Soft Caramels Ribbon Candy Place Cards Dala Horse Ornaments & Gift Toppers Into this Post? Please Share! 4 Festive DIYs for the HolidaysClick To Tweet And don’t forget to pin for later! Follow

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Sea Salt Bourbon Soft Caramels

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:27:19 +0000

I’m bringing back an oldie, but a goodie today, you guys. Just over 2 years ago, I shared my tried and true soft caramel recipe, and today it’s still one of the main “sweets” recipes I reach for around the Holidays. This year I have a few recipe tweaks, new imagery and a fancy, schmancy printable recipe card to accompany this gem of a recipe! When people see that I’ve made caramel, I often get the comment, “Wow–Caramel is hard to make! How’d you do it?” While caramel-making does take some attention to detail, the only real sticky part about it (pun intended!) is making sure the caramel doesn’t burn. And with constant stirring and a watchful eye on the candy thermometer, you pretty much can’t go wrong. So, I hope that if you have the interest in making caramel, you shake off those “intimidated by caramel” vibes and jump right in with this recipe. Your family and friends will thank you. Follow

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Salted Bourbon Soft Caramels

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:59:20 +0000

When I was little, I always looked forward celebrating Holiday traditions with my family. From making wreath cookies with my mom, to reading The Night Before Christmas as a family on Christmas Eve, to singing Silent Night by candlelight at church, the memories we made through our family’s traditions have created a patchwork of gleaming nostalgia that always help put me in the Christmas spirit, even now as an adult. Over the past few years, Ken and I have begun our own traditions, and one of our favorites is making homemade caramels together. We’ve found its a good activity for 2+ people, because though it’s not hard to make, it does require a close watchful eye and about an hour of constant stirring, so it’s nice to be able take turns stirring along the way. The bourbon flavor isn’t super dominant; it simply adds a fullness to the flavor and provides a nice compliment to the sea salt sprinkling. The result is a rich, chewy caramel that is a welcomed change up at the annual Holiday cookie exchange. Ingredients: 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1.5 c White Corn Syrup 1 c Butter 2 c Granulated Sugar 1 tsp Fine Grain […]

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An Easy Way to Eat Caramel Apples

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:45:36 +0000

Caramel apples are really pretty to look at, but let’s be real, they are quite messy and tough to eat right off the stick, especially when they have added toppings like the apple pie caramel apples I shared earlier today. So allow me to share another little trick I picked up at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory a decade ago. With four little strokes of a knife, you have 8 apple wedges in a completely chomp-able format.

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Apple Pie Caramel Apples

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:05:05 +0000

When I was planning the menu for our Brew on the Roof Party, deciding to include these apple pie caramel apples was a no-brainer. The combination of the tart Granny Smith apple paired with the sweetness of the caramel and the warmth of the cinnamon brown sugar make for the PERFECT fall treat. I must say, making these babies really brought me back to my high school days working at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Duluth, Mn. If you’re ever in town, you must stop in to the RMCF shop on Lake Avenue and try the Apple Pie Caramel Apple made by the pros. It’s life changing. Ingredients: 15 small-medium sized Granny Smith apples. 15 wood sticks for caramel apples. You should be able to buy these at any grocery store during the fall months or you can also buy them here. parchment or wax paper non-stick cooking spray 3 bags pre-packaged caramel cubes 20 oz bag of white confectioner’s chips. You can also use white chocolate chips, but the confectioner’s coating is what RMCF uses, so that’s what I’m sticking with. 3 cups (unpacked) brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon. Feel free to adjust this amount depending on how pronounced you want […]

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