Tag Archives: candy

Date-Crisp Balls

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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Is this a cookie? Or a candy? How about simply: a treat. An incredibly good treat that comes down to us from my grandmother, Alice Abowd (wife of Richard, confectioner). I don’t know how long Rice Krispie treats have been … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Dipped Candies, and Geo. Abowd & Son, Confectioners

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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The last time my Uncle Tom saw his father before he died, he was at the stove. Grandpa (my Jiddo who did not want to be called Jiddo, but rather the all-American Grandpa) was in his mid-80’s, and he had … Continue reading →

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Ingredient: Chocolate, for dipping

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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If there is such a thing as the family chocolate, then ours has always been Hershey. It’s our version of a coat of arms. Hershey is what my grandfather liked and what he used in a business that has become … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Covered Raspberries. Razzle-Dazzle.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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When we were out picking in the raspberry fields last week, our shout-outs to one another included what to make with all of the berries. From the youngest to the eldest among us, there were some darn good ideas: meringues … Continue reading →

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Ingredient: Raspberries, U-Pick

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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On the way into town up here on M-119, there was for many years a sign at Emmet Heights road, hand scripted in red paint: Raspberries U-Pick We waited for it every year, and didn’t hesitate to scream it out … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things: A candy thermometer

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Maureen Abood
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This past weekend thermometers both failed me and came through for me. My instant-read thermometer met its maker in a melt-down accident when the poor guy was left in a gorgeous cut of tenderloin on the grill—with the grill lid … Continue reading →

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