This week I had the brilliant idea to make holiday fudge. Nevermind that I've never made it before, but the Carnation fudge kit in the store made it look so easy. I was excited about the prospect of the delicious delivery it would make to friends and neighbors.
I made the Carnation recipe for "foolproof" fudge without a hitch.
That seemed way too easy... I like to think that I'm more advanced than Level: Fool. I rummaged through my Kitchenaid cookbooks (courtesy of husband, of course) until I came up with a trickier recipe (requiring a candy thermometer!). Chaos ensued:
Until I have a formal fudge lesson I am taking an indefinite break from this holiday confection.
3 comments:
How funny! I tried making fudge our first Christmas together too. I remember thinking "It couldn't be that hard." You'll note I haven't attempted it since.
My mother-in-law showed me a very easy way to make fudge. Melt chocolate, stir in sweetened condensed milk, remove from heat and add nuts, vanilla and marshmellows. I had never made it before and my kids really liked it. The problem I have with it is that I EAT TOO MUCH OF IT!
A humbling experience to be sure, but I think those candy thermometer fudges and their smug superiority can't be so lofty. I think you'll conquer them some other year.
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