Sweet Things - Tapa dura

'They are the sort of sweets you imagine to be the preserve of high priced chocolatiers and delis, but the genius of this book is that it makes them all seem achievable at home without any specialised equipment other than a sugar thermometer and a chocolater thermometer.'--John Koski, Daily Mail

'Annie Rigg is a food stylist as well as a writer, and it certainly shows in the gorgeous photography here. The dishes come with fail-safe instructions that will ensure success every time, even for novice confectioners, plus creative packaging ideas, making this a great buy whether you want an imaginative present for someone special or merely to treat yourself.'--Great British Food

'Thoroughly modern[...] the ideas cover everything from caramel made with goats' or coconut milk to fruit pastilles and Turkish delight flavoured with pomegranate and blood orange. I tried the maple pecan fudge and, having foolishly overcooked it the first time, had a successful batch with enough to give as a present and keep to eat. The honeycomb, crystal candy stick and peanut butter cup recipes are all winners too, and with tips on packaging the finished articles, Rigg has sweets all wrapped up.' ----Emma Sturgess, The Metro

From traditional toffee, fluffy clouds of marshmallow and creamy maple and pecan fudge to sherbet with lolly dippers, the recipes in Sweet Things are the stuff of childhood dreams. Soft, delicately flavoured nougat bars, topped with vanilla caramel and covered in chocolate are just big enough for three or four (big) bites and far surpass the shop-bought equivalent. Crisp butterscotch popcorn with just a hint of sea salt is the perfect adult indulgence, a box of Praline Hearts makes a delightful Valentine's Day gift and chocolate dipped honeycomb is tailor-made for Father's Day. The recipes come with failsafe instructions that will ensure success every time, even for novice confectioners, plus creative packaging ideas, making this the ideal book whether you want an imaginative present for someone special or merely to treat yourself.