Candy of my Labor

Here's a shot of this year's candy extravaganza--50 POUNDS worth of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, alcohol (for fillings), sugar, heavy cream, butter, pecans, packaging materials (candy cups, foil, cello wrap), time (@ 10 days) and serious amount of MY effort. I didn't count up the cost, because I had some of the stuff from the previous year, plus open bottles of booze, but I also had to purchase more supplies. I DO know I spent over $100 for caramel, 10# of milk chocolate and boxes.

Christmas candy 2011



Top row L-R: Limoncello, Aftershock Cinnamon, Grand Marnier (wht. choc.), Peppermint Schnapps, Frangelico, Butter Shots

2^nd Row L-R: Rum Raisin, Whiskey Toffee, Strawberry Margarita, Key Lime, Grand Marnier (dk. choc), Amaretto
3^rd row L-R: Sea Salt Caramel, Chambord, Polar bear poop (oreo), Reindeer poop (peanut butter)
Bottom row L-R: Peanut Brittle, Pumpkin Fudge, Dark Chocolate fudge, English Toffee, Peanut Butter fudge, Peppermint fudge, Turtle

Last year, I forked over the money to pay for a small one rate priority mail boxes to mail candy to various friends. Sorry, but it isn't happening this year, UNLESS you can help me with the mailing costs.

If I can hand deliver my product then you will get some, otherwise, *shrugs* sorry.

Oh, and if you gritching about my stinginess, well, there's a reason that good candy will go for $35 a pound.   

Later, Peeps!