Air?

Never heard that one.

I guess I should give it a try.

Fred


"Eric Jorgensen" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 22:14:01 GMT
> "Frederick Wilson" > wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Has anyone got a good website that explains the chemistry of making
> > candy. In particular, I have tried for years to make fudge. No matter
> > what I do it turns out sticky and stringy. I have a candy thermometer
> > and follow directions carefully but always fail.
>
>
> The sad truth about candy making is that following the directions to
> the letter does not guarantee success if you don't know what you're
> doing.
>
> It's not just about temperature, no matter how many people on TV say it
> is. you have to know what you're looking at.
>
> If you're gonna ruin the fudge anyway, you may as well set out to
> experiment. Some time around when it reaches temperature, you should
> notice a change in the color and texture of the mixture. it's probably
> at this point when you should start trying to whip air into it.
>
> - Eric