I mentioned last week that I was on a mission to create the ultimate party "snack bar," featuring homemade versions of store bought classics. Of course homemade Cracker Jack was at the tippy top of that list. After learning how easy the recipe is, now I'm cursing myself for not making it sooner! More

Consider this cake decorating for dummies—foolproof ways to make a layer cake look super impressive without a lot of fancy tools. Two even use store-bought candy. More

If you're anything like me, you have your very favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, although you may occasionally stray into chocolate cookie land or thumbprint terrain during the holidays. I remain pretty true to what I know to be good. That being said, I've done a lot of experimenting with interesting flavor profiles and have discovered a few wonderful additions to your favorite cookie recipe. More

While we're talking about eating handfuls of candy, we need to discuss these adorable bluebirds. Aren't they precious? And if you don't love Jordan almonds, there's an itty bitty M&M version, too. Read on to see it... More

We're not really much for cookies or cakes in my house. But a handful of M&Ms after we've put away dinner and are settling down for the evening? That particular treat has become nearly a ritual. More

Q: Help! Every year I make my mom's secret family candy recipe for holiday gifts. It is always a huge hit and very simple. I went to my usual candy making store this weekend to buy the chocolate wafers and the shop is out of business. They are only place I have ever bought chocolate and it was delicious and melted perfectly. There are no other resources in my area of high quality candy chocolate (sorry, but the stuff at big box stores won't cut it). Do you know of any online resources?

Sent by Desperate for Candy Chocolate in NC More

Searching for a sweet yet sophisticated way to end a meal? Look no further than these Lillet marshmallows, which combine the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture of homemade marshmallows with the complex, honeyed flavor of Lillet Blanc, a favorite French liqueur. More

Do any of you make fudge? I always associate this thick, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth candy with the holiday season, but it's actually been years since I've had any. Time to revive the tradition! More

Kids shouldn't get all the treats this Halloween. Whether you have your own children or not, there are plenty of grown-up treats just beckoning on the big, spooky night. More

Halloween is one of the more perfect holidays. If you have young kids, you get to relive the fun of dressing up and trick-or-treating through their eyes. If you don't have kids, you have a really good excuse to buy mini candy bars for the whole month of October. And while those are wonderful, we love thinking about homemade treats to bring to work, keep around the house, and share with the neighborhood kids. More