Valentine's Day Sugar High Letdown

I don't need a "day" to eat too much sugar. But, I bet there are a lot of you out there who are not used to eating sugar and are feeling a bit queasy (or maybe it has something to do with all the different strains of viruses going around.) I actually just read that there is no such thing as a sugar high; that it is a myth. And, they say, if you actually feel anything remotely close to the affects of a sugar high, it is considered a placebo affect. Everyone is supposed to have some sugar (glucose) in their body. The problem is when you have too much. Gone are the days of blaming sugar for your child's hyperactivity. Even though Valentine's Day is over, what you experienced yesterday doesn't change today: the love of your family and friends.

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Crock Pot Spiced Nuts

Have you ever bought hot nuts from a street vendor in New York City? It's the best! My daughter, Megan, LOVES nuts, especially sugar-coated ones. I found this recipe on Pinterest and I made a few changes here and there. I won't say it's the fastest way to make these type of nuts, but it certainly is easy. Make sure you are going to be home for several hours, though.

Bailey's Irish Cream Fudge

adapted from iVillage.com March 1995 This is an obvious choice for my second recipe since I just mentioned it in the last post. I'm not kidding when I tell you that this is the best fudge you will ever eat. It is my daughter, Ryan's favorite fudge ever. The best part is it makes 5 lbs., definitely enough to go around. I make this every Christmas.

The Best Vanilla Cake Ever!

Full credit for the ultimate vanilla cake and vanilla frosting goes to Rosie from Sweetapolita . Not only were the directions really easy to follow, but I made two batches on two different days and they came out exactly the same AND perfect. I have never made a cake this way before. It was backwards from the way I've usually done it. It almost seemed like making pastry for a minute. The only thing I did different was add 1 Tbs. of vanilla bean paste and then 1 Tbs. of vanilla extract.

Sweet Treats with Peggy

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