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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee  Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:16 pm |
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Frank at least as sane as the rest of us, like, 85% of the time. If that ain't a ringing endorsement, I don't what is.
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:29 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:20 pm |
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Sorry...I was too busy imagining that much toffee. (where's the drooling emoticon?)
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:55 am |
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jeanf wrote: I'm pleading the fifth. After 200lbs of toffee I need a fifth... 
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:14 pm |
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I've been wanting to ask this for years - Who is Marilyn???
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:21 pm |
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Marilyn is a wonderful woman who lives in Chicago and goes by the board name of bunnyw. We have somewhat similar stories...we're both from Chicago (although I haven't lived there in forever) both spent a lot of years in the advertising business, and both attended culinary school as the beginning of our second career. (She claims it was my decision to do so that inspired her decision.)
She's been very busy with work and some family matters, but I hope she'll be back at some point.
We had a delightful lunch at Froggy's when I was in Chicago this summer. She sends her regards to all.
Amy
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:45 pm |
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Thanks, Amy! I've been wondering about her for so long!
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:09 pm |
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I made 3 batches tonight.
First off...where has this nut chopper been all my life? It's WONDERFUL.
Secondly, I didn't realize that the brand of butter that I use for toffee has a new cheaper (I assume) version. In my experience cheaper butters separate and this version did that. Thankfully MJ from TOBB shared a tip to add some water (about 1/4 cup) if that happens and then bring the toffee back to temp. I had to do that twice to save the batch but it did. Then I put the rest of the blocks of that butter back in the freezer and got the butter I normally use (Lactancia My Country for other Canucks) and the next 2 batches went without problems.
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:17 am |
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33 batched done...33 more to go. Viva la Marilyn. Sigh...  Anyone heard from Marilyn?
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Post subject: Re: Marilyn's Toffee Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:40 am |
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I just tried to call her as I've not spoken with her in a while. She's at work right now, but hubby (Harlan for those who have met him), said he would have her call me when she gets home from work (baking).
Amy
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