caramels, marshmallows & funnel cake

caramels
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

i took an awesome candy-making class taught by clemence gosset of gourmandise desserts this past weekend. initially, i wasn't planning on taking it since i had already signed up to take a tamale making class the same weekend, but there was a last minute cancellation in the dessert class, and with there being no refunds, i was offered a free class. i find it hard to say no to free. besides, i had thought about taking the class as it sounded fun, and i'm glad i was lucky enough to have the opportunity in the end!

clemence is fabulous. i think i have a mush on her now and want to take all her classes and become a baker! ha! my db rolled his eyes when i made that pronouncement. as an instructor, clemence is very knowledgeable, personable and passionate about her craft, and so open with all of her baking info, even unrelated to the things we were making.

we made three different kinds of marshmallows-vanilla, chocolate & passionfruit. i'm not a huge marshmallow person--never was, but these were tasty. i really liked the passionfruit ones. i'm also not that into caramel, but this was so buttery and delicious. the funnel cake was good, but i don't think i'll be making any at home until i have a larger kitchen, and it involves a party. it's easy, but uses a lot of oil which splashes. seems more conducive to a group effort. except for the funnel cake which we ate there, we brought home a small box of our creations. yum!