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1. Ruth Harris Shumate’s Guide for Great Baking and Candy Making

2. Hello I am Ruth And I love Chocolate!

3. Introduction or All about me! I have been cooking since I was young child – many many years! I am consider an expert baker and candy maker . I have given seminars and demonstrations for groups and organizations. My chocolate chip cookies are my most requested baked item. I believe in using real ingredients – butter and sugar! Baking and candy making are not hard – just takes practice I bake to relieve stress! Let me show you the basics!

4. A great cook needs the right equipment to produce great food!

5. A supply of essential ingredients makes baking convenient and you will be ready to make most recipes.

7. 2 cup pecans-broken

8. 2 bags Nestlé's semi-sweet chocolate chips

9. 3 bags miniature marshmallows

10. Directions

11. Melt chocolate chips slowly in double boiler on low heat – don’t let water boil

12. Put marshmallows in a bowl with nuts

13. Pour melted chocolate into bowl with nuts and marshmallows

14. Mix and spread on wax paper on cookie trayVery Easy Recipe

17. Who gets my bake goods and candy?

18. Final Words! Find a good teacher or mentor to help you. You need the right equipment. You need a good supply of staples. Practice makes perfect – don’t worry if you fail at first. The trash can has been used in my house! Baking and candy making is great fun and will make you popular! You can become a Cooking Network Star! Star Award