Truffles, Candies, and Confections

“If you have a passion for chocolate, caramel, toffee, or truffles, Carole Bloom’s collection of luscious two-bite confections will inspire you to create the sweet magic of a candy shop in your own kitchen.”

—Flo Braker, author of The Simple Art of Perfect Baking and Sweet Miniatures

“Smooth or chunky? Creamy or chewy? Chocolate or vanilla? Fruit or nut-filled? Such sweet choices will surely keep you up at night, luring you into the kitchen to melt and dip your way into candy bliss, then back into bed with a stash of sumptuous sweets.”

—Lisa Yockelson, baking journalist and author of Baking by Flavor

“This is the book that every chocolate-lover should have within reach at all times! From classic chocolate-dipped caramels and nutty brittles, to truffles with the most exquisite flavors imaginable, Carole’s classic book is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive and delectable books on chocolate ever.”

—David Lebovitz, author of The Great Book of Chocolate

“A first-rate book for making wonderful candy at home. This almost forgotten pleasure is made available to anyone with the careful, clear guidance in these well-tested recipes.”

 —Marion Cunningham, author of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook

“Carole Bloom has done meticulous research, writing, and recipe testing for this irresistible book. It’s rare to find a teacher so committed to seeing her students succeed.”

—Robert Steinberg, co-founder of Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc.

“It’s not just Bloom’s background that makes this book so good; she has the rare ability to clearly explain technical procedures and write a recipe that’s easy to follow.”

—Los Angeles Times