Taffy pulling party

One of my best memories as a teen was going over to a friend’s house for a taffy pulling party. My friends’ mom used to plan these taffy p...

If you love fresh saltwater taffy but hate the idea of all of that pulling and stretching, this is the recipe for you! This traditional taffy is pulled with the dough hook in your KitchenAid. No one will know you didn’t get a workout!

One of my best memories as a teen was going over to a friend’s house for a taffy pulling party. My friends’ mom used to plan these taffy pulling parties every year or two for about 10-12 teens from school. I remember these parties being tons of fun. My friend’s mom would make up a couple different flavors of taffy, one at a time. After each batch was made, our group of teens would pull and pull for about 20 minutes, to smooth out the candy and get it to the lighter honey color. Usually we’d…

Try a good old-fashioned taffy pull! This is especially fun to make on a chilly day!

Old-fashioned salt water taffy is a staple of candy shops, which often feature taffy being repeatedly pulled on a large metal machine in the window. Salt water taffy does not contain ocean water and can be made at home. In order for it to...

It's National English Toffee Day. Here are ten facts about toffee. The origin of the word toffee isn't known. Theories put forward include that it was named after tafia, a type of cheap West Indian Rum, derived from tuffy, because it was chewy, or that it was from the Creole for a mixture of sugar and molasses. Whatever the origin of the word, it first appeared in The Oxford English Dictionary in 1825. It's a relatively recent treat, originating in Britain during the 19th century when cheap…

It's been bitterly cold here in the Berkshires lately, so what better way to spiff up a January day than with an Old Fashioned Taffy Pull! I'll give step by step directions here with pictures, but at the end of this post I'll just give you the directions. There's no need for you to print off anything but the simple directions but I thought you'd like to join in on the fun... So here we go! First assemble the ingredients in a large sauce pan. Taffy only uses 4... 1-1/4 cups light brown sugar…

Start a new family tradition of "pulling taffy" together! This old-fashioned honey taffy makes a great holiday gift for friends and family!

I am so happy to welcome Brooke from All Things Thrifty today as part of The Idea Room Summer Series! Brooke is one of my favorite people. She is one of those friends you call when you need to talk or have a question…or just want to have a great time. You are going to

Introduction: Saltwater taffy is a beloved chewy candy that brings memories of seaside vacations and summer fun. This sweet, stretchy treat is surprisingly easy to make at home, requiring just ... Learn more