Looking for unique holiday gift ideas for friends and family? You might not need to look any further than your pantry to make gifts from your kitchen! Right now, farmers’ markets are brimming with seasonal goodies like dried fruits and nuts—perfect for creating delectable homemade treats. Late fall fruits like apples and persimmons are ideal...Read More

Handwritten recipes for “See’s Fudge” have been circulating for years amongst friends and families and reprinted in numerous newspapers’ holiday food sections. The story goes that this recipe was given to Amy DeVore by Emma Julian, circa 1930, and is rumored to be the original recipe for the fudge produced by the See’s Candy Company,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow crème 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted* 3/4 cup dried Bing cherries, chopped Whole blanched (skin removed) almonds (about 2/3 cup), toasted*, for garnish (optional) METHOD: Butter a...Read More

Serve candied pecans with a festive wine for a holiday appetizer or sprinkle a few into salads. For a delightful homemade gift, make up a few batches and place them in airtight jars. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons water 2 cups pecans METHOD: Preheat the...Read More