beckyFestive red peppermint Christmas lollipops dipped in dark chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. The best peppermint lollipop recipe! Why Make These Peppermint Christmas Lollipops? A few years ago, I went on a bit …
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Candied Grapefruit Peel with Dark Chocolate
Learn how to make candied grapefruit peel with these simple instructions. Dipped in dark chocolate and coated in crunchy sugar, this candied grapefruit peel recipe works with oranges, limes, or lemons, too! Why Make Homemade …
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
An easy pumpkin seed brittle recipe spiced with cinnamon and cayenne. This pepita brittle is perfect for sharing the flavors of autumn! What Inspired This Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe? I first made a version of …
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Made with shortcrust pastry, spiced pumpkin filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon brown sugar frosting, these individual pumpkin hand pies offer a fun alternative to baking a whole pie. Making Pumpkin Hand Pies In England …
How to Make Homemade Candy Corn
Learn how to make homemade candy corn from scratch with this Halloween-inspired easy candy corn recipe. I originally wrote this post on how to make homemade candy corn way back in 2017. Needless to say, …
Exploring the Art of Chocolatemaking
I’ve always loved chocolatemaking. In August, I enrolled in the Professional Chocolatier Program offered by Ecole Chocolat. This intensive three-month certificate course is designed for aspiring chocolatiers, and is ideal for anyone with an interest …
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.