by Valerie Phillips

I'm the former food editor of the daily Deseret News in Salt Lake City, and was also food editor at the daily Standard-Examiner in Ogden. I'm especially interested in American regional cuisine and the history behind the food that we eat today. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) although this is not an official LDS blog. My husband, Kim and I have been married 28 years and have four grown kids and two grandkids.

Source: Chew And Chat: CANDYMAKING CLASS

by Christina

I was in the mood for this toffee. I actually saw the Almond Roca (is that how you spell it?) at the store and refused to spend $8.00 on a can. So I came home and made this stuff. I wish I had put the almonds on it because it would have been soooooo much better. Don't leave them out even if your family - like mine - refuses to go within ten feet of a nut treat. (Honestly it is so bad that if I make something for the neighbors I lie - yes lie - about it having nuts in it so they will leave it alone. Works every time.)

Source: Kids-able Treats: Holiday Almond Toffee