Sugar Savvy

I hit the after-Christmas sales and bought two limited editions: York Vanilla Mint Patties and Kit Kat Mint Dark Chocolate.
I wasn’t sure what to expect of the York patties. I mean, how different could they possibly be from the original? The answer is, subtly different, but enough to tell. When you bite into it, you expect […]

On this first day of 2007, those of us here at Sugar Savvy would like to send out our best wishes to you and your loved ones.  Here’s to hoping you have a wonderful and properous new year with many more to come!

Have you functioned the entire day with an almost continuous sugar buzz?  It’s safe to say I have.  I’m not sure what has contributed the most to this feeling of euphoria.  I’m pretty sure it wasn’t my requisite morning/noon coffees or my never empty glass of iced tea, no it must be have something to […]

They say that smell is one of the best triggers of memory.  Around the holidays, there are so many aromas that are unique to the season:  roasting turkey, pine trees, candy canes, and of course all those good baking scents.  But for me, the one smell that takes me back to my childhood is the whiff […]

If you’re like me, you love making food gifts to give. They’re easy, inexpensive, and mean so much more than a store-bought treat. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy receiving a box full of homemade yummies? With Christmas right around the corner, forgo store-bought goodies for homemade treats by dipping all kinds of things in melted […]

I think I might be officially old. To begin with, I turned 36 on Monday. Then, while I was standing in the sold-out venue of a Shins concert 2 days later, the following thoughts ran through my head: “Man, it’s after 10pm and they just started playing; it’s way past my bedtime,” and “What could […]

To some Hanukkah is a celebration of religious freedom, a festival of lights, a time to light the menorah and share a special holiday with friends and family. 
To The Chocolate Box, however, this ancient Jewish festival is all about the chocolate coins.  Coin-shaped chocolates, wrapped in gold or silver foil, called gelt (Yiddish for money), […]

Christmas involves far more than just candy canes, but truth be told, for most of us Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without candy canes.  And as much as I love the darn things I always seem to end up with way too many.  Seriously.  It seems like I’ll buy a box, then I’ll be given some here and there until […]

While doing research for an article about Stollen for Just Baking, I ran across a recipe for sugar almonds that piqued my curiosity.  I was intrigued by the simple list of ingredients and the method used to create a hard candy shell, so I gave it a try.  The results were surprisingly excellent.  The candy coating gave the almonds a good […]

Looking for a Christmas gift for the Rachael Ray fan in your life?  Well I am, and I just found a great idea I’m sure will make them say Yum-O times 2.   Among the cool knives, cookbooks and other stuff at shoprachaelray.com I found the perfect gift set for a chocolate lovin Rachael Ray fan.  The gift set includes a t-shirt with one […]