This book was written to make sure when you are ready to pick up the bowl and spatula for that first attempt at candy making, you will be able to make something very special for yourself, your family, and even your friends and you will retain that ability gained from this book forever.It is written in an easy to read style with simple to follow step-by-step instructions and loads of helpful resources. Here are some of the topics found in this wonderful book:Part 1: An introduction to candy making covering:• Notes on Making Candies At Home • Basic Ingredients in Candy Making • Tools of the Trade • Sugar • Dairy Ingredients Part 2: Welcome to the World of Candy • Categories of Candy • The Importance of Humidity in Cooking Candy • Safety First: How to Handle Boiling Sugar • General Guidelines for Cooking Candy • Troubleshooting Candy Making Part 3: Making Candy• General Steps in Making Candy • Cold Water Testing Chart • Common Measurements of Ingredients • Medley of Recipes • Demerara Fondue with Peanuts • Creamy Chocolate Fondue • Easy Fondant • Chocolate Mints • Caramel Recipe