My sister makes English toffee using my grandmother’s pot and wooden spoon. (Photo by Carol O’Casey.) Every time I see those square artisan marshmallows at Whole Foods, I think of my grandmother, who ...

For me, this toffee is the epitome of the Christmas season (we start badgering my aunt Tina to cook it the day after Thanksgiving), and something I look forward to nibbling on every year. Nothing is ...

1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 ounces chopped (or chips) semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup coarsely broken pecans, toasted, cooled Cook’s notes: OK, it isn’t ...

Nothing does the trick like candy. Serve it after dinner with coffee for an easy dessert or keep some on hand for a quick pick-me-up. And if you need a hostess gift, take some along; I’ve never seen ...

Combine sugar, butter and water in saucepan on medium heat. Stir until it begins to thicken. Add in salt and vanilla. Keep stirring! Turn down stove if it's getting too hot and bubbly. Take a drop of ...

Deborah Chan is unafraid to bare her soul. As a former columnist for The Spokesman-Review, she’s shared her views on Spokane Valley libraries, The Beatles, and childhood trauma of eating lima beans, ...

Chocolate, maple syrup, and flaky salt take this toffee to the next level. Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the ...