Candy

  • Candy

    Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows

    It’s sadly been another long period since I posted here, but I am back with a great recipe! The reason for my long absence this time was partially technical difficulties with WordPress, but mainly technical difficulties with my life. As I write this, I am 34 weeks pregnant with my first child. My husband and I are thrilled (and nervous, and scared) to be becoming parents, but there has been a lot to do to get ready. Just being pregnant in general is hard on the body, so its been difficult to find the energy to bake, take pictures, and write blog posts. When I have been in the kitchen,…

  • Candy,  Egg-free,  Gluten-Free

    Sparkling Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Have you ever taken a vacation in early December? It’s a great time to travel, because its after the Thanksgiving rush. There are lots of good deals on hotels and flights. But there is one major downside – it puts you way behind on the holidays. I recently took a nearly 2 week vacation with my husband, which was very fun. But returning home well into December had us both in a bit of a panic. There was a tree to findĀ and decorate, presents to buy and wrap, and holiday cards to send, on top of all the normal stress of returning home after a long vacation. It was worth…