Olden Oasis

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Divinity Homemade candy is a cherished tradition during the holiday season, and divinity holds a special place in our hearts here at Olden Oasis Homestead. As we embark on this festive time of year, I am pleased to share my comprehensive step-by-step guide for crafting the perfect divinity. Preparation and Equipment Needed Before you tackle divinity, get your kitchen buzzing! You’ll need a heavy-bottomed saucepan, a candy thermometer, mixing bowls, and a stand, hand mixer, or a big wooden spoon. Don’t forget parchment paper to line your pans. Prepping everything in advance will save you from frantic kitchen chaos mid-recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups white granulated Splenda or sugar 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional) Whipping the egg whites To achieve the perfect consistency when whipping egg whites for homemade divinity, be...

How to Cook a Yummy Turkey for Thanksgiving Getting Ready for the Big Feast Thanksgiving is a special time when families come together to enjoy a big meal. The star of the show is usually a delicious turkey. But how do you make sure your turkey is the best it can be? Let's find out! Picking the Right Turkey First, you need to choose a turkey. Make sure it's big enough to feed everyone at your table. A good rule is to have about one pound of turkey per person. If you have ten people coming over, get a ten-pound turkey. Thawing the Turkey If your turkey is frozen, you need to thaw it before cooking. The safest way is to let it sit in the fridge for a few days. Plan ahead so it's ready to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Prepping the Turkey Before you cook the turkey, take out the giblets. These are usually in a little bag inside the turkey. You can use them to make gravy if you want. Then, pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Seasoning the Turkey Now it's time to add some flavo...

Homemade Microwave Fudge: Without Marshmallow Fluff or Sweetened Condensed Milk “It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” And if you are searching for a simple, delicious dessert for the holiday, today I am making an easy microwave fudge that doesn't require sweetened condensed milk or marshmallows. My recipe can be made sugar-free or with regular powdered sugar. I hope that y'all will enjoy it either way! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! Ingredients: 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup of sugar-free powdered sugar or regular powdered sugar 1/4 cup of evaporated milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or regular cow's milk 1/4 cup of butter Optional Ingredients: 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, or more depending on your preference. You can also use whole nuts and press them on top of the fudge just before placing it into the refrigerator to firm up. Instructions: To make easy microwave fudge without sweetened condensed milk or marshmallows, combine 1/2 cup of u...