Brittles, Barks, & Bonbons

Book excerpt: A book of recipes “amazingly simple to execute, yet impressive in their results . . . goes beyond the customary chocolate treats and sugary confections” (HuffPost). There are few things more tempting than a dish of fancy candies. But here’s a little secret—it’s actually quite easy to make these sugary confections at home! Brittles, Barks & Bonbons offers a candy recipe for every occasion and is packed with helpful tips on ingredients and equipment. For elegant gift-giving, there are Chai-Spiced Truffles and Vanilla Sea-Salt Caramels. For movie night with the family, Rocky Road Bark is deliciously addictive. And classic Buttery Almond Toffee is a festive treat for the holidays and perfect for giving. For the ultimate in simple indulgence, there’s nothing sweeter than Brittles, Barks & Bonbons. “Those intimidated by candy making won’t be able to resist simple recipes such as old-fashioned peanut brittle and rocky road bark. There’s also plenty for fans of more exotic treats, such as chai-spiced truffles.” —Diablo Magazine “A book that’s captivated my sweet tooth since it came out . . . Ferreira’s recipes are so simple and quick.” —seattlepi.com