Halloween Candy!

So coming up, just around the corner, is Halloween!  Spooky, scary, and sweet!  From now until this anticipated and most frightful day, I will be posting a candy and treat recipe for you to try at home.  Make them now, store them, and use these candies and treats to bring to your office party, halloween themed wedding, or a themed house party!  Most candies or treats, if stored in a cool place, keep very well for months!

Day #1- Honey Carmel Corn Balls

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoon(s) (3/4 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoon(s) honey
• 3 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 10 cup(s) (1 plain microwave bag or 1/4 cup kernels) popcorn, popped
• 2 teaspoon(s) fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 cup(s) honey-roasted peanuts (or other nuts)

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Directions

1. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugars, honey, and corn syrup and cook to 300° over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Mixture will be thick and bubbly. Add baking soda and stir carefully to incorporate.
2. Remove any unpopped kernels from popcorn, then place in a lightly oiled bowl. Pour caramel over popcorn and toss to combine, using oiled, heatproof spatulas or wooden spoons. When popcorn has cooled slightly but is not quite set, mix in salt and peanuts. With oiled hands, form into 2-inch balls. Keep a bowl of cold water nearby to dip your hands into if mixture gets warm or sticky. Place balls on sheet tray; once cool, store in an airtight container. Eat within a week.
3. Note: For perfectly shaped kernels, use the mushroom variety of popcorn, available at JustPoppin.com.

Credit: www.delish.com

Louisville Candy Buffet!

A few months ago, I was busy setting up several candy buffets in Cincinnati, and running down to Louisville KY for another!  The wedding we set up the candy buffet for was amazing.  She had lovely pink and white flowers with some gold accents throughout the room.  This is the style we designed her candy buffet in as well!  It looked gorgeous, the guests loved it, and there was not much candy left when we got back... that, in my book, is a hit!!
Here are some pictures, Enjoy :)

Homemade Sweets!

Since starting blogging, I have been constantly on the hunt for candy recipes that are relatively easy to make at home.  Kind of "fool-proof" recipes so that everyone can enjoy making desserts and candy!

One such recipe I found recently was from a blog called "Not Without Salt".  This recipe is archived and the type of candy is extremely popular with all of my candy buffets this year!  It is called Apple Pate de Fruit. These candies are traditionally French and the consistency is much like hardened jam.  Pate de Fruit, whichever fruit you choose is wonderfully chewy, and sugary; much like the fruit slices you buy at the grocery store.

Check out the full recipe at "Not Without Salt"!

DIY Decorations

Today, I found one of the cutest decorations on Project Wedding's DIY site!  The newest DIY idea is Chiffon and Tulle flowers.  You simply cut them out and fasten them together! These are great for parties or just for decorative pieces around your home.  They look beautiful and I for one am planning on using these in a candy buffet coming up soon. Good luck and as always happy planning!

Follow this link for directions on how to DIY 
Project Wedding

DIY Centerpiece Ideas!

As most of you know, I design candy buffet tables for a living and have a great time doing it!  It is so much fun to come up with creative designs that match the bride and groom perfectly.  Well, with custom made candy buffets comes a need to search for creative ideas to incorporate into the event I am doing.  I found one such idea on MarthaStewart.com a few days ago!  It is a Doily centerpiece that can look cute at a bridal shower, wedding, engagement party, baby shower, or garden party.  Personally, I will use this idea for many candy buffets to come!   Check out how to make your chandeliers by following this link!

Martha Stewart Wedding Ideas