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Best Toffee Pairings: Coffee, Tea, and More
Best Toffee Pairings: Coffee, Tea, and More Toffee isn’t just for snacking—it’s made for pairing. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, sipping tea with friends, or looking for a sweet touch after dinner, Toffee Temptations toffee brings an extra layer of indulgence to the moment. Here are our favorite drink (and snack!) pairings to enjoy with your favorite flavors. ☕ Coffee + Toffee = A Match Made in Heaven Coffee’s natural bitterness is the perfect balance to toffee’s buttery sweetness. Whether you brew a bold dark roast or... Read more...
Why Toffee Makes the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion in Maryland
Why Toffee Makes the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion in Maryland From birthdays and thank-yous to holidays and everyday surprises, toffee is the kind of gift that never goes to waste. It’s simple, sweet, and universally loved—and when it’s made right here in Maryland, it becomes even more meaningful. Here’s why Toffee Temptations toffee is the perfect pick for anyone on your list. 🎁 1. It’s Made in Maryland, for Marylanders Every bag of Toffee Temptations is made locally in small batches under the Maryland Cottage Food Law. That means... Read more...
Where to Find the Best Handmade Toffee in Maryland
Where to Find the Best Handmade Toffee in Maryland Looking for rich, buttery, handcrafted toffee made right here in Maryland? You’ve come to the right place. Toffee Temptations is a Maryland-based small-batch toffee business offering a fresh twist on a classic English treat. Every bag is made to order, packaged by hand, and shipped exclusively throughout the state of Maryland under the Maryland Cottage Food Law. 🍬 What Makes Our Toffee Different? We don’t mass-produce or outsource. Toffee Temptations is a small, family-run business that focuses on creativity, craft, and... Read more...
Cooking Toffee: How Temperature and Technique Shape Every Bite
Cooking Toffee: How Temperature and Technique Shape Every Bite Toffee might seem simple—just butter and sugar, right? But the magic of great toffee lies in how it’s cooked. At Toffee Temptations, we cook every batch slowly and carefully to 295°F. That’s the temperature that gives our toffee its signature crunch without being rock-hard or overly sticky. But not all toffee is made the same way. Here's a look at different cooking methods—and how they affect the final texture, color, and flavor of this classic candy. 🔥 Low & Slow (275–285°F):... Read more...
Flavor Experiments: Meet Our Most Exciting Toffee Creations
Flavor Experiments: Meet Our Most Exciting Toffee Creations At Toffee Temptations, we love the classics—but we’re just as obsessed with exploring unexpected and exciting flavor combinations that go way beyond traditional toffee. Each new recipe starts with the same buttery toffee base (cooked slowly to 295°F for that perfect snap) and builds on it with bold extracts, unique toppings, and carefully chosen chocolate pairings. Here’s a peek at some of our newest—and most creative—flavors that are tempting taste buds all across Maryland: 🍌 Banoffee Toffee Inspired by the classic British... Read more...
How to Store Toffee: Keep It Fresh, Crunchy, and Delicious
How to Store Toffee: Keep It Fresh, Crunchy, and Delicious You just opened a bag of Toffee Temptations—and yes, it’s perfectly crisp, buttery, and addictively good. But what if (somehow) you don’t finish it all in one go? Here’s how to keep your toffee tasting just as fresh as the first bite. 🧺 Best Conditions for Storing Toffee Toffee’s biggest enemies are moisture, heat, and sunlight. To keep it in peak condition: Store it in a cool, dry place Keep away from stoves, windows, and humid environments Room temperature (around... Read more...
How I Went from Safari Camps to Small-Batch Toffee
How I Went from Safari Camps to Small-Batch Toffee Before founding Toffee Temptations, I spent over a decade in luxury hospitality—managing hotel teams, delivering guest experiences, and working across five countries. But my path into small-batch sweets started in an entirely different place: the South African bush. At 18, I moved from England to South Africa to train as a safari guide. After six months of training, I stayed on to work at a small safari lodge, where I got my first real exposure to hospitality—welcoming guests, assisting with service,... Read more...
What’s the Difference Between Toffee, Caramel, and Brittle?
What’s the Difference Between Toffee, Caramel, and Brittle? We get this question all the time: Isn’t toffee just caramel? Or maybe brittle?Not quite. While all three sweets share similar ingredients (sugar + butter = magic), their cooking methods, textures, and origins are different. Here’s a breakdown to help you know your candy better—and appreciate that perfect bite of Toffee Temptations even more. 🇬🇧 A Quick Note on Toffee’s English Roots Toffee has a long and delicious history in England, where it became popular in the early 19th century. Sugar had... Read more...