Candymaking

Media:	Paperback
Author:	Ruth Kendrick
Publisher:	HP Books
Release date:	01 September, 1987
List price:	~~$19.95~~
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Candymaking

Average rating: Stars

Yummy candy with a few flaws

I purchased this book because I had done only enough candymaking to know I wanted to do more. There were other books with recipes that made me say "gross", but I found myself tagging every page in this book because everything looked so good. So let me start by saying I do reccommend this book to anyone interested in learning to make treats.

I have since made many recipes from it, and would have probably given it 3 1/2 stars but you can't do half stars on Amazon, so here are my four star reasons:

I have tried about five of the fudge recipes, and if these ladies wrote a fudge book I would be the first to buy it. Simple and delicious, every fudge is a winner. I have also made some of the easier fruit and jam/jelly candies, which came out great but are not quite as impressive. The marshmellow recipes and truffle recipes are also fairly straightfoward and come out wonderfully, I suggest trying these after you have a few of the simpler ones under your belt. And if you want to make fondant, this is the book for you as nearly one third of the book is devoted to delicious, fairly simple fondants.

Now for the problems. I have given up on caramels in this book, as I have tried three different recipes a total of seven times and ended up with seven "caramel tiles". The problem here is that I am following the recipe and have NO IDEA what I am doing wrong. There are tips on how to recook but that is not my problem, I need a little troubleshooting section. Also, while the section on tempering chocolate is alright, you will probably need to consult another source because I don't think it is thorough enough for someone who has never tempered chocolate.

So in a nutshell, if you want to go pro, obviously this is not the book for you (maybe you'd be better off in culinary school), but for the average stay-at-home mom (or average anyone, for that matter!) go for it!

Candymaking - Ruth Kendrick

Great Book

I have used this book for years. I have found the recipies and techniques helpful and have never failed to impress my friends and coworkers with the results. I love to cook and bake as well as make candy and it has been my expierence that no one book covers all one needs to know about making something. I think this book is thorough and has provided more information than others I have looked at.

Ruth Kendrick - Candymaking

Best candymaking book ever!!!

This is the very best candymaking book I have ever own. I was a little skeptical after reading Eileen's review, but as I read the book, it explains why you use evaporated milk in SOME caramel recipes--it is so the caramel will hold it's shape. Not all caramel recipes in the book use that, just some of them. Some milk solids are necessary, along with the cream. I found the chocolate section wonderful! The authors explain in detail how to select, melt and dip chocolate. I followed their directions and had wonderful success. It doesn't claim to be a European candy book, just a good book to teach you how to make wonderful candies. Thanks ladies!

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