To make candy, select a type from a recipe book, gather ingredients and equipment, and find a suitable location. Syrup-based candies are easiest, filled candies are hardest. Use a thick-bottomed saucepan and a powerful exhaust fan. Mix sugar and water, add food coloring, stir continuously, add flavoring, cool, shape, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. To […]
Gluten-free candy is available for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, but it’s important to read labels carefully and avoid candies with wheat or barley ingredients. Chocolate and sugar are common ingredients in gluten-free candy, but chewy or gummy candies may contain gluten and cross-contamination is possible. Health food stores may offer more guaranteed […]
Yams are a root tuber often confused with sweet potatoes. Candied yams are a popular dish, requiring preparation of the tough outer skin before being covered in a sweet sauce and baked. They can be served as a side dish or dessert. A yam is a root tuber that grows on the vine of the […]
