Tricks & Treats: Candy Recipes For Grown-Ups

This post is being done for the love of you, my readers. Because I have to say it is a challenge for a girl who has not had sugar, except for 1 cookie, in months,  I do adore candy, but not the kind that will be passed out this Halloween.  All of the high fructose sugar, chemicals, and preservatives in the store bought candy just does not appeal. This year, ban the wrappers and indulge in something really worthy of the calories.

Here: 17 Sweet Adult Treats

Halloween Candy Corn

Here's something you can whip up pretty fast  It's the perfect way to use up excess candy from Halloween. With Oreos, Reeses Pieces and pretzels, how can you not love it?

Heather Christo

Butter Toffee Candy Bar Shots

You'll need a Silicone Chocolate Mold for this recipe. Find it at Amazon. I think I'd like to make these for Thanksgiving. What say you family?

Sprinkle Bakes

Toasted Hazelnut Nougat

Toasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and homemade vanilla nougat come together for a gourmet candy bar.

Cherry Tea Cakes

Bourbon Sea Salt Caramels

If you are like me and love sugar and bourbon, this treat is for you. They can be made 2 weeks in advance.

Epicurious

Home Made Cow Tales

Remember these? They were one of my favorites at the penny candy store. Now you can have them anytime.

Food 52

Chocolate Orange Truffles
Let them eat bon bons all Autumn long
The Kitchn.

Red Wine Lollipops

Made with a red wine reduction, these are a perfect treat for a girls night out or in!

Sprinkle Bakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Stuffed Apples

I have posted some fab recipes for Candy Apples before, but none of them were stuffed. Dear God!

How Sweet Eats

 Cranberry Rosemary Florentine Bars

Adriano Zumbo's sophisticated candy bars are the perfect thing to serve with champagne or an after dinner drink.

Gourmet Traveler

Bacon Peanut Brittle

Have you ever had bacon with brown sugar on it? If so, you can imagine how good this brittle is. It's topped with a peanut butter drizzle. Shoot me!

Bakingdom

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

For all of those kids - big and small - who love to sneak a chunk of cookie dough from the mixer, this candy is for you. And it's egg free.

Epicurious

Man Whore Bars

Over the top and the title was just too funny not to include in this sweet edit,

Bakers Royale

Winter White Red Velvet Fudge
One of my favorite little gifts during the holidays is to box up my homemade chocolate fudge. It is always a hit. I think this year I will try this recipe. It is just so holiday-ish and very easy to make!
The Cafe Sucre Farine

Chocolate PB and J Cups { vegan, gf }
Bring back memories of your favorite childhood sandwich with these not so bad for you candies.
Love and Lemons

Candy Bar Cocktail

Now you know I just had to throw in an adult beverage!
Looks like a milky way to me!
Heather's French Press

Espresso Caramel Bars
Giada De Laurentiis's sinful recipe had me at Espresso.
Food Network

Cranberry Pistachio Marshmallows
Have you ever had an homemade marshmallow? They are just like little clouds of sweetness. This recipe is perfect for the Holiday season. It's pretty, too.

Satori Design For Living


And My Halloween Treat For You.....

This iconic scene will be me, if I ever get my hands on some candy again!

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This Witchy Woman Wears Black: The LBD

(Via Hayden Williams)

I have Halloween on the top of my mind, and that brings visions of witches wearing black. No matter what haute hue the good folks at Pantone decide is the color of the year, my favorite is always black. It is the one color that, without fail, looks good and also makes me feel good!  A little black dress (aka LBD) is an essential part of any woman's wardrobe. .When in doubt, wear it. It is almost always appropriate. I can use a new one. How about you?

HERE: 12 Chic Choices

Contrast Collar Crepe Dress 

Here's a fresh take on a vintage look. I think it works well with the leggings. Without them, the look might be too sweet.

Ralph Lauren

DSQUARED2

Stretch Wool Sheath with Brooch

Oh be still my heart! This dress is so Audrey, isn't it?

Made with a stretch wool, this body conscious dress will get you noticed in the best possible way.

Style Bop

St. John Collection

Asymmetrical Crepe Dress

Figure flattering and ever so proper for anything!

Nordstrom

Marina Floral-Lace Cocktail Dress

This is just so pretty. It is a blend of demure and sexy. It's less than $100, too!

Last Call Neiman Marcus

Halston Heritage Faille Dress

Cocktails anyone? There isn't a party in town that you couldn't wear this dress.  It's feminine and confident.

Halston

Maggy London Illusion Dress

This budget friendly dress is vintage inspired yet still a chic choice for the modern girl

Nordstrom

Burberry Leather Panel Silk Sheath

Love the feminine silhouette of this dress with just a bit of edge.

Burberry

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Reversible Mid-Calf Dress

Not only can you wear this dress anywhere, you can wear it two ways! Quite sexy in jersey. See it on the runway at

Shop Bop

Akris Wool Satin Dress

Everything about this dress is so right. It's sophisticated and has flawless tailoring.

SAKS

Altuzarra Marlene Dress

This perfectly sultry sheath is almost sold out but I found broken sizes at Barney's New York and Saks

Hybrid Pencil Dress

Love the details of this little dress. The flirty peplum hemline and shirring make it special, especially for the price. See it on the runway at

ASOS

Wolford Karen Dress

Comfort and style. Anyone who wears Wolford hosiery, knows of the comfort they offer. This dress has alot going for it - from the boat neckline to the shirring and empire bodice. It's just fab!

Wolford

Famous Frocks

The Little Black Dress

This 175 page book features iconic LBD's from from the slinky Ava Gardner to the demure Audrey Hepburn.

Mod Cloth

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Wedding Wednesday: Here Comes The Groom

(Via Inslee Designs)

The groom. The poor guy is often under appreciated when it comes to the wedding. In fact, all eyes are always on the bride. But in reality, his look is as important as the bride's. Afterall, he is in all of the wedding photos, too. So today I celebrate the groom with these 

12 Style Inspirations

Calvin Klein
Love this look! Macys has several of CK's tuxedos all on sale. Get yourself a silver vest and tie and you have a fabulous evening look.
Macy's

Hugo Boss

This black wool tuxedo is classically cool and can arrive via Free Next Day delivery.

Nordstrom's Mens Shop

Accessorize
One of the ways the groom has to show his personality is to accessorize! I like to think that the groom will have a style of his own, with the groomsmen coordinating with himself and the bride's attendants.  Look to Barney's New York for a great selection of fine accessories.
Barney's New York

Ralph Lauren Anthony Dinner Jacket

To me, the dinner jacket is the ultimate in a well dressed man. I have visions of Mr. Shop This wearing this chic coat one day.

Ralph Lauren

Simple and Elegant
Delicate, fragrant stephanotis blossoms, nestled in a bright green leaf, add a refined touch to a white-tie ensemble. Keep it simple.
Colin Cowie Weddings

Burberry Formal Shirt
Crisp cotton in the whitest white. A slim fit ensures a neat look when you toss the jacket on the dance floor.
Burberry

Tommy Hilfiger Tuxedo Separates

With prices this low, there is no need to rent.

Macy's

GQ states: A proper boutonniere is a simple flower stuck in the buttonhole of one’s lapel.  I have seen many that look as if the guy is wearing a garden. Not a good look. The above is picture perfect.

Style Me Pretty

Versace Collection
Trim Fit Navy Tuxedo
For the alternative groom or any guy who watched Father Of The Bride. This is cutting edge. it also is one of the hottest colors now for the tux!
Nordstrom

French Cuffs and Cuff Links
Even if the wedding is not a formal or black tie event, surely a suit will be worn.  A French Cuff shirt with cufflinks always elevates a look. Again, look to Barney's for a fine selection of shirts and links.
Barney's New York

The Proper Shoe
According to GQ, these three looks from Top to bottom: John Varvatos,  Salvatore Ferragamo, Yves Saint Laurent, are all good choices. And I agree. I like the shiny.

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