: About Me

I chose this picture because I think it makes me look smart. Actually, I only get photographed on Halloween or at the D.M.V.. Thankfully I have not yet been photographed by an arresting officer.(knock on wood)!

As a teen I had great aspirations of becoming a famous author. I think I lack the patience to write long novels, or perhaps I lack the inner suffering I possessed as a teenager. Any how, I'm here and I'm writing again.

My passion is ...

learning

I know too much about ...

grocery stores

My parents always told me ...

quit slouching

My childhood ambition ...

to be a famous artist

My favorite memory ...

The births of my 3 children

Why I write ...

I have a need to express myself

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Rush, the greatest rock band of all time

My first job ...

hotel maid

My best moment ...

too many to answer

My inspiration ...

my daughter, the young writer of the house

Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Candy-making basics

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I started making home-made candy about six years ago and through trial and error I have learned some things that are very important to know when making candy. If you are making candy that requires a candy thermometer, try to find a good metal one or a nice digital one. These prove to be more accurate then the glass ones. You may pay a little more but it's better than having to throw a whole batch of candy in the trash. When it comes to sugar in candy-making pure cane sugar is preferable. Pure cane sugar melts better and combines well with the other ingredients. Sometimes when using beet su...

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