Toffee Creations

Lemon Meringue Toffee (April’s Flavor of the Month)

ToffeeCreations — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:35:18 +0000

Hi everybody!!
I’m so excited to share this new flavor with you! It’s called Lemon Meringue Toffee and it’s the perfect candy for Easter!
This toffee is made with organic lemon oils and blended with crushed homemade meringue cookies that I added a few drops of pretty fruit juices for pastel colors. This toffee melts in your mouth!

Then you’ve got the fun Toffee Easter Eggs we made with festive, bright colors and added just the right amount of Sugar Cookie Toffee inside each egg!

You can buy one for $5.95 or get a 3-pack for $16.95

So enjoy everybody! And I hope you have a very Happy Easter!
*Candy Tip*
Did you know that you can make a wonderful fondant with just store-bought mini marshmallows?? That’s right! And this one actually is tasty! Use Jet Puff brand for best results.
1 Bag of mini marshmallows
2 lb bag of powdered sugar (C&H; is best)
1/2 cup of crisco
2-6 tblsp of water

Melt a bag of mini marshmallows on low heat and while that’s melting, pour C&H Cane Powdered Sugar on the counter or surface where you will be rolling the fondant.
Melt marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave or double boiler. To microwave, place the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, open microwave and stir, back in microwave for 30 seconds more, open microwave and stir again, and continue doing this until melted. It usually takes about 2 1/2 minutes total.
Place 3/4 of the powdered sugar on the top of the melted marshmallow mix.
Now grease your hands GENEROUSLY (palms, backs, and in between fingers), then heavily grease the counter you will be using and dump the bowl of marshmallow/sugar mixture in the middle.
*Bonus* Recipe is great for softening the hands!
Start kneading like you would bread dough. You will immediately see why you have greased your hands. If you have children in the room they will either laugh at you or look at you with a questioning expression. You might even hear a muttered, “What are you doing?”

Keep kneading, this stuff is sticky at this stage! Add the rest of the powdered sugar and knead some more. Re-grease your hands and counter when the fondant starts sticking. If the mix is tearing easily, it is to dry, so add water (about 1/2 tablespoon at a time and then knead it in). It usually takes me about 8 minutes to get a firm smooth elastic ball so that it will stretch without tearing when you apply it to the cake.
It is best if you can let it sit, double wrapped, overnight (but you can use it right away if there are no tiny bits of dry powdered sugar). If you do see them, you will need to knead and maybe add a few more drops of water.
Prepare the fondant icing for storing by coating it with a good layer of Crisco shortening, wrap in a plastic-type wrap product and then put it in a re-sealable or Ziploc bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
MM Fondant icing will hold very well in the refrigerator for weeks. If I know that I have a cake to decorate, I usually make two (2) batches on a free night during the week so it is ready when I need it. Take advantage of the fact that this fondant icing can be prepared well in advance.
Thank you Peggy Weaver for this great recipe! -www.whatscookingamerica.net

Free Toffee for 60 Second Survey. :)

ToffeeCreations — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:04:49 +0000

I know it’s been a long time since I blogged but that’s going to change now. First off, I’d love to hear your feedback on how we’re doing at Toffee Creations and our customer service to you. That is… minus the blogging. But we’ve got lots of new flavors and signature lines of toffees that will dazzle your senses and “wow” your tastebuds! So stick around for the unveiling!

Also if you take this quick 60 second survey for me, we’ll send a free sample of toffee just to thank you for your input! Thanks a bunch! I’ll be in touch very soon!

THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL RESPONSES EVERYONE! THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XMXKV3F

How Do You Stay in Shape??

ToffeeCreations — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:04:53 +0000

Aside from cooking, this one of the top most asked questions I receive. So thank you all for your sweet compliments! I’m very flattered! What’s my secret? It’s not a secret at all. It’s because of BuffMother! That’s right BuffMother… If you’re a woman and want to get into the best shape of your life for the REST of your life, it’s time to visit her site. The owner is Michelle Berger and she is the most amazing woman I’ve ever known.

I feel privileged and honored to call Michelle my friend. In the Rally Room, you will find wonderful like-minded women who will embrace you with open arms. Not only is Michelle Berger an accomplished author who has created the revolutionary Hormonal Timing but is an incredible online personal trainer.

Why am I praising her so much? Because she’s THAT GOOD! If she can help keep a candymaker who’s surrounded by temptation 24/7 in shape, imagine what she could do for you!

Social Butterfly Event is this Saturday! April 10th

ToffeeCreations — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:48:43 +0000

Come on out and enjoy a dance show, shopping, samples and treats, face painting, and coloring for the kids, and much more! This kid friendly event is a trunk show for the fabulous Love Print Jewelry company. Love Print Jewelry takes a real life mold of your loved one’s fingerprints and encases them in gold or silver making it a wonderful gift!

Toffee Creations will be there giving out samples and selling toffee. We will have our very popular display of wedding party favors there also. So come out to see us… we’d love to meet you!

Saturday April 10^th, 2010

11:00am – 5:00pm

Marriott Courtyard Hotel

3145 Crain Highway

Waldorf, Maryland 20603

http://thesocialbutterflye.webs.com/events.htm

Jim Carrey is a Grandpa for the first time!

ToffeeCreations — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:36:45 +0000

We love Jim Carrey and were so happy to participate in a gifting to congratulate him! Thanks to Baby Swags, we were able to give Jim Carrey our new Sugar Cookie Toffee! We hope he and his family love it and congratulate him on being a proud grandpa!

Shopping Soiree was a smashing success!

ToffeeCreations — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:22:54 +0000

Thanks to all the hard work and dedication of Tam Smith, Haley Pontiac and all their crew for making the Oh Just Pamper Me Shopping Soiree such a great hit and super fun! All the guests had an awesome time and walked away with some amazing prizes! We had some fun of our own too! Everybody got to sample lots of toffee flavors and even take guesses on the MYSTERY FLAVOR! We have finally revealed the new flavor that everybody was swooning over. Sugar Cookie Toffee! Only ONE person guessed correctly the mystery flavor and they won a free container of toffee from us!

Sugar Cookie Toffee is now on sale at our website. Enjoy! www.toffeecreations.net

Oh Just PampHer Me Shopping Soiree!

ToffeeCreations — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:01:02 +0000

Oh yes, you heard us right! Come and get pampered with goodies, complimentary massages, and treats at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on March 20th. Also don’t forget to BRING YOUR EXTRA SHOES for the Sole4Souls charity event. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com Check out their commercials below! Website for event: http://www.ohjustusgirls.com/?DPSV_Id=724586

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wud0WOo9xpM (First Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgbJwQ00YcM (2nd Video)

And REMEMBER: “SOIREE” means PARTY!

Bridal Showcase Today!

ToffeeCreations — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:48:13 +0000

Come on out to Seasons Cards and Gifts to taste samples of our toffee and see other great bridal vendors. Address is below: Enter to win free gift card!

Happily Ever After Bridal Event

at Seasons Cards & Gifts

TIME: 12-3pm

8014 Crescent Park Dr.

Gainesville, VA 20155

Bridal Show was a big hit!

ToffeeCreations — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:46:20 +0000

A great big thank you goes out to TIG Group for hosting such a great event! We met new friends and contacts and look forward to working with some of you in the future. Our toffee was a big hit also there and our guests got to taste the first sneak peeks of our new flavors!

The new flavors are:

Hot-T-Toffee – This toffee is an exclusive Toffee Creations flavor. The combination of cinnamon, jalapeño, and a sprinkle of crushed cinnamon candy will create a dynamite explosion in your mouth! If you like hot cinnamon flavor, this is the toffee for you!

Pina Colada Toffee - Oh yes, pineapple, coconut, (even a little rum). This flavor is amazing and even cuts the heat after eating a piece of our Hot-T-Toffee.

Morning Sickness Toffee – Yes, you read this right. With a combination of great tasting ingredients like raspberries, tea, ginger, oats and crisp rice, this is our potent blend that has been helping pregnant women ease that queasiness in their tummies.

Bridal Show this Month! Are you coming?

ToffeeCreations — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:40 +0000

The TIG Group is having their annual Bridal Show on the 28th! It’s in Crystal City at the hotel Sheraton. It’s gonna be a classy event with a great fashion show, raffles and gifts and they’re even giving away a wedding dress!

We will be there with our toffee of course with plenty of samples for the brides! This is where people will get the first taste of our new flavors coming out!

We will also have our new website launching and press release. So many fun new things are involved! We cannot wait to share with you!

More to come on that!