Comments on: Candied Citrus Peel

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:28:35 +0000

How beautiful! We have citrus a-plenty and what a shame that I’ve never even thought of using the peel. I can’t wait to change that! This is a lovely little treat that doesn’t look too difficult. It’s been so hot I haven’t been creative in the kitchen, but I think I can handle this. I was married in the early 70s and did plenty of that “adults only” entertaining and you’re accurate in describing the usual fare. I was at least one to use the tooth picks and feel very chic doing so! Your mom was a much more creative and better cook than I! I make a lot of your recipes, Charlie, so I appreciate your tutelage! 🙂

By: Nuts about food

Nuts about food — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 09:51:35 +0000

Really, I remember tis being such a ‘grown-up’ treat! Truth is I never liked them and wondered why adults were so crazy about them. I only started eating them a couple of years ago and feel like they are really having a comeback… although they may have been around all this time and I just never noticed them that much (like pregnant women when you aren’t!). Now, however, I have developed a true linking for them and these look amazing!

By: Victoria of Flavors of the Sun

Victoria of Flavors of the Sun — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:15:28 +0000

My mother made the exact same thing, but with ginger. Oh how nice are these memories.

By: A_Boleyn

A_Boleyn — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:17:39 +0000

My mom wasn’t much for exotic foods. I think chicken liver stuffed mushrooms was as creative as she ever got. And she wouldn’t have attempted this chocolate covered candied peel but the combination of peel and chocolate is delicious. I’ve only had it from a shop.

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By: Choc Chip Uru

Choc Chip Uru — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:42:04 +0000

So elegant, that was my first thought when I saw it on instagram! Love your mum’s recipe 😀

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:28:38 +0000

My friend owns this crazy pineapple shaped display designed to hold toothpicked food. I would love to use it one day for a retro dinner party 😛

By: Lizzy (Good Things)

Lizzy (Good Things) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:24:34 +0000

It’s been decades since I made these Charlie, thanks for the great reminder! Loved the tale!

By: Norma Chang

Norma Chang — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:27:57 +0000

I always thought Candied Citrus Peels was difficult and time consuming to make your Mum’s recipe is so simple and very doable, saving my citrus peels to make this. Thanks for sharing.

By: Mrs Organised

Mrs Organised — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:30:56 +0000

I used to make something similar for dinner parties … so delicious and really not too difficult! I love the combination of orange and dark chocolate.