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Tag Archives: Land O’ Lakes
Blue-ribbon Caramels
After my mother passed away, my brother-in-law created a flipped-page collection of some of mom’s best/favorite recipes that she often made. I noticed a mistake in the recipe for caramels (Mom’s mistake, not Ron’s). I realized that instead of 325º … Continue reading
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Tagged Better Homes & Gardens, Iowa State Fair, Land O' Lakes, Mise en place, Suzette's Candies
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Can It!
In 2009, I won a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair for my caramels. It was my mom’s recipe, and it took me several tries to get them to taste and be the same consistency as hers. But the … Continue reading