What and Why

While watching Julie and Julia last night my husband Stu suggested I set myself a cooking challenge

I have started to make my own candy (sweets) and have had good and bad results so far. Thought I would start with something simple and made marshmallows that did not set. My peanut butter fudge was much better and didn't last long!

I have bought myself Field Guide to Candy by Anita Chu which has recipes for every type of candy you can think of so I have decided to make every recipe in the book, which is 113 of them.

I am starting with the ones I like and that look the easiest which may be cheating but I don't care.

I have bought myself a sugar thermometer, a large pan and 2 wooden spoons so I am ready to go!