Tag: Candy

Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

This classic southern candy recipe is one that beats even the best store bought candies. The secret is to use a strong flavored bourbon so that the flavor comes through. My personal preference is the standard Bourbon Trace Variety. The flavor is perfect for these 

Southern Pecan Pralines

Southern Pecan Pralines

We didn’t grow up with these Southern Classics. Our mom’s family was from New York. We did, however, beg for them when we visited Savannah on vacation. The recipe is actually pretty easy. It does require a candy thermometer but it is not a super 

Old Fashion Potato Candy

Old Fashion Potato Candy

I love to bake. Candy making however, has always intimidated me. This recipe is a good one to start with. It only requires 3 ingredients and doesn’t require a candy thermometer. Literally if you can make frosting and mashed potatoes, you can make this candy!

Traditional Old Fashion Divinity Candy

Traditional Old Fashion Divinity Candy

I recently started going through my husband’s grandmother’s recipe box. It is chalk full of Old Fashion Cookies, Cakes and Candy’s. Her Fried Chicken recipe was also in there… All of the recipes were written more like reminders to herself vs actual recipes someone else