Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Friday, December 26, 2014

Christmas Candy

I sent in trays of chocolates for the staff in my husband's department s a Christmas treat.  Simple chocolates such as dipped pretzels, covered Oreos, etc.  They are all enjoyed, however, it is a simple candy I make that I hear is devoured and requested by all.  I found this recipe a few years ago on another blog.  I see that now there are several versions on Pinterest.  I am not willing to try another recipe.  This one is fool proof, simple and oh so delicious!  I warn you-do not leave yourself home alone when you make this.  It is unhealthy for you to walk past a tray of this addictive decadence.  Follow this to a T and you will have melt in your mouth, crunchy, sweet, salty, oh so chocolatey, clusters of heaven!

Crock Pot Candy 
printable recipe

1 (16 oz.) jar of salted peanuts
1 (16 oz.) jar of unsalted peanuts
1 (12 oz.) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 oz.) bag of milk chocolate chips
2 (12 oz.) bags of peanut butter chips
2 (12 oz.) bags of white chocolate chips

Layer everything in a crock pot in the order listed.

Turn on Low for 2 hours.
Stir.
Continue to cook on low for 30 minutes.
Stir until well combined (If not totally melted, continue to cook for 10 minute intervals until you are able to stir smooth).
With a 1" ice cream scoop, scoop onto trays lined with parchment.  Allow to set.

Best kept covered in an air tight container; seriously, share it-you will hate yourself at the end of day 1 after you have consumed in the amount of double digits........
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