Foodie Friday ~ Sugar High: Make Your Own Candy

Candy is dandy, but with Halloween happening tomorrow, it is on the top of my mind today. Most people have a sweet tooth. I have sweet teeth! Sugar is not a body's friend, but I sure love the stuff. Problem is that I like only the best of candy, not what is on the drugstore shelf. Making my own, not only is fun, but it gives me comfort knowing that what I eat lacks preservatives, additives, and artificial coloring. With that being said, maybe these recipes are healthy? Nah, they are just delicious!




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Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Fudge 
This fudge is made from a base of dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, a touch of peanut butter and lots of chocolate. All I can say is OMG!
Half Baked Harvest

Snickers
This was always the candy bar to get. My poor daughter never quite got to taste hers, as Mr Shop This always picked through her haul of candy and took them. These surely are better when homemade.
How Sweet It Is

Fruit and Nut Bars
Make your own candy bar, anyway you like it.  These confections make a chic little gift! Watch a video at....
Pop Sugar

Chocolate Covered Roasted Pumpkin Seed Turtle Clusters
This recipe is said to be idiot proof. I absolutely love pumpkin seeds. Add salt and chocolate? Count me in.
Half Baked Harvest

Licorice Wands
Aren't these fun? And they just couldn't be any more simple.  Have the kids make them, it will be a fun project for all. You can find the flavored licorice at Amazon. Recipe at
Pastry Affair

The Sweet Book Of Candy Making
A highly regarded book of over 50 mouthwatering recipes. Download the Kindle version or get the book.
Amazon

Strawberry Marshmallows
If you haven't had a flavored homemade marshmallow, you are missing out. These remind me of The 24 Hour Sweets Table in The Club Floor Lounge at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco. They had tall apothecary jars filled with colorful flavored marshmallows. Beautiful!
Saveur

Salted Caramel Nut Brittle
This recipe had me at  "fleur de sel."  It's a perfect recipe for gifting. 
Completely Delicious

DIY Baking Kit
"This kit includes ingredients, tools, and instructions to create your own gummy bears, ganache-filled truffles, peanut butter cups, coconut-mint patties, licorice, and marshmallows (both regular and chocolate-dipped!)"
Food52

Homemade Cracker Jack
For fans of the boxed variety, this recipe will bring back their childhood and then some.
Food52

Cherry-Pistachio Nougat
I remember visiting my mother-in-law's home, and looking forward to her crystal bowl of Italian Nougat candy. It wasn't homemade, but I sure loved it. Anything with meringue has got to be good!
Bon Appetit

Chocolate Stout Truffles & GF White Chocolate Lavender Truffles
Let's call these his and hers truffles. Both look deliciously indulgent to me.
Sweet Treats Baking Blog

Sriracha Lollipops
The devil is in the details of your next adult party. Also a great treat for tailgaters. 
Sprinkle Bakes

The Constellation Chocolate Collection: 21 Pieces by 21 Acclaimed Chefs
If candy is not your specialty, but you wish to gift a chocoholic. This box is special. "From Michael Mina’s caramel flecked with Maldon sea salt to Traci Des Jardins' exquisitely smooth dark truffle made with single origin cacao." Now this is a gift!
IfOnly

Bensdorp Cocoa
Good candy begins with quality cocoa. I have enjoyed a hot chocolate with this very special powder. It was simply beyond!
Dean & Deluca

Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters
"Caramel, pecans, and salty pretzels combine into small bites of pure happiness."
My Baking Addiction

Microwave Caramels
Microwave? Really? I think we all need to whip up a batch, and pass them out this Halloween!
Cooking Classy

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Wild About Leopard!

Some days inspiration is fleeting. Today was one of those. I wanted to talk about Fall florals, but the page looked like an over grown garden. Thank goodness my own animal instincts took over in the nick of time, and my favorite print came to mind. So here you have it - all things lovely in leopard! 

HERE: 15 Spot On Finds

Dolce & Gabbana
Is this not just the best? It's a look that could be worn  anywhere, from tea with the Queen to a girls lunch at RL. Click below to shop the look.

Leopard Pumps and Bag at Nordstrom   Grey Sheath at Neiman Marcus

MICHAEL Michael Kors
This jersey dress has great lines for a flattering fit. Available in petite sizes, too. At less than $150, it is a nice value.
Nordstrom

Arielle Kiltie Oxford

Cute as a kitten, these shoes are flat out fabulous! You will just love the price.

Banana Republic

Isotoner Smart Touch Gloves
Don't let the cold weather keep you from staying in touch! These Winter warmers let your fingers do the texting and talking while you are walking!
JCPenney

Circus By Sam Edelman Reese Bootie
These booties need to walk right into my closet!
Nasty Gal

Noble Leopard Sweatshirt
Fiercely feminine with a chiffon front.
Boston Proper

Pedigree Watch
Want a wild time? Wear this!
Juicy Couture

Dana Gibson Eyeglass Case
A fun case for a chic BFF.
Zhush

Salvatore Ferragamo

Vara Leopard-Print Calf Hair Pumps

Classic Ferragamo footwear style becomes even more chic in leopard print.

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Roberto Cavalli

Here's a round up of some fierce fashion from designer Roberto Cavalli.

Childrensalon

Harry Barker Dog Bucket

A fun gift for any fashionista and her pup.

Neiman Marcus

Moschino Baby Nest
Moschino loving Mamas will adore this cute little cover. It makes a fabulous newborn gift! It's never too early to be fashionable. On sale now at
Childrensalon

Clare V Belt Bag
This petite belt bag is perfectly sized for a credit card, your phone, and lip gloss.  Love the cool factor.
Net-a-Porter

Ralph Lauren Hutchinson Place Setting
Create a chic tablescape with these pretty porcelain dishes. Now marked down by 30%.
Ralph Lauren

Pink Leopard Blushing Bronzer

Be sun kissed all year long with this purr-fect cure for the Wintertime blues.

Too Faced Cosmetics

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Workout Wednesday: Do It With Style!

I always say, "if you are going to do something, do it with style! It's okay to let them see you sweat, just make sure you are looking good! This edit features everything you need to run, sweat and live in.

HERE:  13 Stylish Ways To Workout

Pada Pullover

This top was made for hanging in my closet. It is so very wearable!

Anthropologie

Norma Kamali
As a long time fan of Norma Kamali, I appreciate her sense of edgy style. Saks offers her collection, and I would mix and match every piece!
Saks Fifth Avenue

Kate Spade Triple Kicks

Ms. Shop This tells me that these sneaks rock. They are super comfy and just too much fun! 

Zappos Couture

Nike Top, Sports Bra & Tights

Nike remains on the top of my list for looks and performance. These pieces serve both form and function. Fashion that works!
Nordstrom

Nike Free 5.0 Mesh Sneakers
Playful prints are paired with hexagonal grooves to improve your motion. All that may be true, but I like them just because they are fun!
Net-a-Porter

Koral Activewear
One of the most stylish activewear lines today.  Think shine, shine, shine!
Shopbop

Athleisure by Rebecca Minkoff
New by this iconic designer, the collection features elevated basics.
Rebecca Minkoff

Athleisure by Rebecca Minkoff
The Crystal Coat is perfect for heading to the gym. I am always on the lookout for coats like this. You can't just wear any coat with your yoga pants!
Rebecca Minkoff

Hooded Layering Tee
From The Free People new Movement Collection, this super soft tee is a beautiful basic.
Free People

Universal Wrap
Love this wrap top for its' versatility. The length is great for covering the bum, which is of the utmost importance! It can be wrapped a multitude of ways or left free flowing. How perfect!
Lululemon

Fitbit
Aria Wireless Smart Scale
For Fitbit owners and those obsessed with their weight! These scales are pretty cool.
Amazon

Derek Lam And Athleta Collaboration
This is a marriage of fashion and fitness. I love this capsule collection featuring stylish, well edited pieces that aren't too too pricey.
Athleta

Warrior Scarf

Lululemon has great accessories, like this over sized scarf. It's not just big and good looking, it is reflective, too.  It will keep you visible in low light.

Lululemon

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