Tag Archives: almond roca

Holiday Yum: The 3 Lies In My Family Almond Roca Recipe

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Every year, in the days after Thanksgiving, I open “the magic recipe folder” and start Christmas baking. I make 3 kinds of cookies, a couple different types of fudge, Russian Tea Cakes and mashed potato candy. Despite all those heaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Recipes | Tagged almond roca, baking, candymaking, Christmas, Holiday Yum, Jenny Hansen | 60 Comments

When Candy-Making Isn’t So Sweet…

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

If you read my Sunday post, you know I made candy yesterday – Almond Roca to be exact. I have an old family recipe that my mother gave to me. I honestly don’t know how far back it goes – only … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Recipes | Tagged almond roca, baking, candymaking, Christmas, family, Holiday Traditions, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, Recipes | 42 Comments

More Cowbell Mash-up #6: A Shout Out To Moms

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day. This time last year, I was doped up on morphine after a long labor, so technically I had the first one last year but I don’t remember much. Today is my daughter’s 1st birthday, … Continue reading →