Laura Lean Jibbey,
peanut brittle, a little almond cream on the neck muscles, dishes unwashed, half an hour's talk with the iceman, reading a package of old letters, a couple of pickles and two bottles of malt extract, one hour peeking through a hole in the window shade into the flat across the air-shaft--that's about all there is to it.
The sweetness from the crushed
peanut brittle balances it all out.
"Now, go fetch me some
peanut brittle and there's a shiny buffalo nickel in it for ya, ya whippersnapper."
Macadamia Nuts are delicious, crunchy and loaded with healthy fats and proteins." Granny's Confections now has seven amazing flavors of brittle including
peanut brittle, jalapeno
peanut brittle (same great flavor as the
peanut brittle, just with a little kick), cashew brittle, pecan brittle, almond brittle, coconut brittle and the new Macadamia Nut brittle.
Aside from the usual
peanut brittle and banana chips, pass by Lilibeth Pan Bisaya along the national highway in Enrique Villanueva town, which sells bread baked in charcoal oven.
The chocolate bar was a bit like a mini choc ice and came with caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter, salted caramel and crunchy
peanut brittle. A must for all chocolate lovers.
From nearby stalls, you can buy all sorts of souvenirs such as t-shirts, hats, key chains, Baguio brooms and other delicacies like
peanut brittle; bottled ube and strawberry jam; native wine, among others.
Among the local products being showcased by traders are peanuts,
peanut brittle, calamansi juice, banana crakcers, alfajor, watermelon, coconuts, bananas, black and brown rice, and organic vermicast fertlizer.
Of course, Mother compensated, and we had a larder full of home-made goodies like fudge,
peanut brittle, cookies and brownies, but we were not granted free access to the larder.
For the dark chocolate mousse: 4 medium eggs 120g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) 4 tsp unrefined golden caster sugar For the white chocolate mousse: 225g white chocolate 90ml double cream 2 egg whites 225ml whipping cream For the
peanut brittle: 550g refined white caster sugar 120ml corn syrup or golden syrup 120ml boiling water 40g unsalted butter 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250g unsalted peanuts Maldon salt Extras: Silicone baking sheet or baking parchment Sugar thermometer A little shaved chocolate, for garnish Method: First, let's make the
peanut brittle; set out your diced butter, bicarb and peanuts as you'll need them in a hurry when the caramel is ready.
Guests can begin their culinary experience by choosing from a range of starters, that include beetroot and goat's cheese - layered beetroot and peppered goat's cheese cake, avocado cream, marinated kohi rabi and
peanut brittle dressing, asparagus - a plate of asparagus soup, salad and poached egg hollandaise and red mullet - rich red mullet soup, sweet red peppers and leeks.
The line-up features wholesome British classics with a touch of Anglo-French cuisine such as beetroot and goat's cheese; layered beetroot and peppered goat's cheese cake, avocado cream, marinated kohi rabi and
peanut brittle dressing and red mullet; rich red mullet soup, sweet red peppers and leeks.