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Today I'm going to make homemade toffee. Why? Because I can.
Here's the recipe if you want to make it too. I hear it's unbelievable!
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/lias-butter-toffee/

Also because I found a $130 gift card to Cooks of Crocus Hill in my bedside table from my birthday two years ago and decided today was the perfect day to spend it.

Merry Christmas to me!
And no, I didn't buy anything for anyone else, even though I was tempted to. Ok, lie, I did... but it was only $6. So, the rest is mine!

Here's what I got:
1. A medium-ish LeCruesset pot. It's carribean blue. Very nice. I'm thinking it will be perfect for my first batch of toffee. And it will work nicely for Julie's hot fudge recipe. Also it will be perfect for when I make custard base for the most amazing chocolate pie you've ever had this Christmas.
2. A candy thermometer. According to the pioneer woman, this is an essential item in making the perfect toffee. I trust her with my life so I bought the middle of the road thermometer. Plus, I've never had one! Whatever, I'm a work in progress. I learn as I go.
3. Decorating tools for cookies. I never have a small enough tip for piping royal icing on... and I'm making another batch of gingerbread men very soon... so I needed it. My other gingerbread men are getting gobbled up very quickly so, I'm going to need more.
4. A silicone mat. This is also what the pioneer woman used in her toffee recipe.
5. A new potato peeler. I could write an entire post about potato peelers and how they don't make 'em like they used to. Every one I've ever had SUCKS. So, another try, another brand, another peeler... I'm certain it will be replaced within six months.

If you'd like to stay posted, I'll put the pictures up of my toffee, too. Just because I love you. All three of you who read this. I love you.

Merry Baking!
Shelly