Candy canes start popping up right after Thanksgiving and somehow appear on our kitchen counters, whether or not we remember buying them (how did those get here?). We’re exploring new ways to use up ...

You can make delicious homemade candy with minimal effort using a slow cooker. Simple pantry staples like peanut butter, chocolate, and peanuts form the classic base. There are countless ways to ...

Tired of finding smashed jellybeans and headless PEEPS all over the house after your annual Easter feast? Same. That’s why I’m skipping the store-bought stuff (besides Cadbury Mini Eggs, obvi) this ...

There are plenty of Christmas gifts you can give your friends and family, but homemade Christmas candy has a way of feeling extra special! You can pile it into cellophane bags, tie them with a bit of ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their "pacifying" nature. So comforting and crunchy, colorful and festive, and the ...

Candy making doesn't have to be daunting and complicated: there are plenty of recipes perfect for beginners (some don't even require a candy thermometer!). But if you want to test your homemade candy ...

In our archives we found four copies of The Patriot-News Favorite Recipes Cook Book – an advertising supplement of The Evening News. The issues are from September 26, 1966; Sept. 25, 1967; Sept. 30, ...

It wouldn’t be the same without the jack-o’-lanterns, costumes and spooky decorations, but it wouldn’t be Halloween at all without candy. And while store-bought candies may reign supreme, making your ...

Twix, Mounds, Baby Ruth, Snickers, Peppermint Patties, candy corn and more. After the jack-o’-lantern and costumes, it would seem the thing that best defines Halloween is the candy — all that trick-or ...