To many, Valentine’s Day is about romantic partners exchanging cards and candy, but the true essence of the holiday is love in every form.
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Christmas Continues
For our editor in chief, a family fudge recipe signals the arrival of the holidays.
Cardamom-Spiced Salted Nut Brittle
This spiced nut brittle is a lovely treat for gifting or snacking. The chai flavor profile gives it a unique kick, and Maldon sea salt is the perfect finishing touch.
Nostalgia by the Pound
A trip to The Candy Factory in Lexington takes candy lovers back to a simpler, sweeter time.
Buckeyes
These candies get their name from their resemblance to the buckeyes that fall from trees, which people once carried in their pockets for luck. These chocolate-covered peanut butter balls don't fare well in pockets, but unlike their namesake, they can be eaten and enjoyed.
Granny’s Potato Candy
Lynn Coble's family gobbles up her granny's potato candy every chance they get.
The Egg Church
Folks in Kernersville know First Presbyterian Church’s Easter eggs are tasty, but the sweet story of how a batch of cream-filled chocolates unified a church, and a community, is just as irresistible.
