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Maverick Digital Candy Thermometer Giveaway

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I have patience in some areas of my life.  In one of my pre-cupcake jobs, I trained computer neophytes, walking them through such basics as how to use the arrow keys to navigate in a document and when to double-click vs. right click (making sure to clarify that right click does not mean to write the word "click" in Notepad).  These days, I can sing Itsy Bitsy Spider to my toddler and still enjoy his wide mouthed grin on the twentieth rendition.  However, when it comes to standing by a stove watching the number go up on a candy thermometer, I have zero patience.  I tend to walk away and come back just in time to see my caramel/candy/anything in my pot burnt and inedible.  I always set a timer that beeps to tell me when my cupcakes are done, but I had never seen a candy thermometer with any kind of alert feature.

Twitter to the rescue:


I asked my tweeps if anyone had heard of a candy thermometer that beeped when it reached the correct temperature.  Gesine Bullock-Prado, author of Confections of a Closet Master Baker: One Woman's Sweet Journey from Unhappy Hollywood Executive to Contented Country Baker, responded right away to tell me about the Maverick!  This was the thermometer of my dreams (if I were to dream about thermometers).



I dropped the folks at Maverick an email letting them know that I couldn't wait to review their product and share it with my readers.  They were game and sent me a candy thermometer to review right away (I love being a cupcake blogger!).  I put the Maverick to test on my Shirley Temple lollipops.  The lollipop recipe warned not to walk away from the saucepan.  Yet, I boldly set the Maverick to the Hard Crack setting and wandered off to do something else.  I trusted my new best friend Maverick (doesn't that sound like a cool boy's name - give me credit if you name your son that) completely and it didn't let me down.  It beeped at exactly 300 F and my lollipops were perfect on the first try.

Do You Need a Maverick?

Update:  This contest is now closed.  The winner is comment number 132: zan30@optilink.us.  Congrats!


Maverick is giving away a Maverick Candy Thermometer to a Cupcake Project reader!  To enter, leave a comment on this post (Facebook, Twitter, or email comments do not count for this giveaway) with the following:
  • Have you ever made candy?  If so, what is your favorite kind of candy to make? Feel free to link to recipes.  If you haven't, which candy will you make first?
  • A way to contact you if you win.
The fine print:
  • All entries must be in by 11:59 PM CST on March 1.
  • I will randomly draw the winner using Random.org.
  • Prizes can only be shipped to U.S. or Canada addresses.
  • If I do not hear from the winner within one week of contacting them, I will draw a new winner.
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For a second chance to win a Maverick candy thermometer, be sure that you like Cupcake Project on Facebook.  I'll be posting a second contest there soon.
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220 comments:

  1. MelindaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love to make truffles. If I had a candy thermometer I might branch out into more demanding types of candy! You can contact me at myn at iyerfamily dot net.

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  2. KimberlyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    A Maverick thermometer giveaway? Yes!

    I've never made candy, but have always dreamed of doing so. What will I make? It would have to be lollipops because they are fun no matter how old you are!

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  3. beckyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I made caramel bugels- omg... So good!! Rma910 at gmail dot com

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I have burnt more caramel and myself more than I care to admit. I have had the worse luck with candy thermometers. Maybe this will be the answer to my prayers?!?
    Cj
    Cjscake@gmail.com

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  5. CharlotteFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I haven't made candy before but I really want to make my own candy canes and also learn how to do other cool sugar art work! It seems like it would be lots of fun!

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  6. BoogieFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I've never made candy, but I've always had a desire to... If I ever get an opportunity, I think I'd like making lollipops or some version of salted caramels.
    Lauren

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  7. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I have never maed candy before (unless the fudge made with marshmellow creme counts), because I don't have a candy thermometer and I'm scard to make any without one. I've had a candy thermometer on my "wish" list for quite awhile.

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  8. Mia and Deniece, Boulder Creek CupcakesFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    have been playing with sugar lately, this would help me a lot! love that it beeps to let you know when it's hot enough! =)

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  9. Bethany PHAMFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    just think of all the beautiful candy sugar cup cake decorations one could make with this...

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  10. Sarah ElizabethFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I made candy with my Mother once when I was little - we made mint meltaways - you know, the ones in pastel colors with the little nonpareils? It was so much fun and I won first price in the local fair! I haven't made candy since but have been dying to make some as gifts for people. I haven't because I don't have a thermometer... so this would be great!
    SBorgnis at gmail .com

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  11. Lindsay-JeanFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I've never made candy - I just keep bookmarking recipes for someday when I'm lucky enough to have a candy thermometer! I'd start with caramels, and then who knows!? Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. MimiFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I love making candy and a good thermometer would great enhance my success rate. Our family favorite is peanut butter fudge.
    mimi

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  13. heatherFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I've never made candy before, but have always wanted to venture on something sugary, but have been afraid of burning. I'd like to try something caramelly.

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  14. Phoenix HelixFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I have tried to make all sorts of candy - the key word being tried. I will give the evil eye to anyone who tells me it's easy. Maybe if I had the right thermometer, it would be! I'm actually quite adept at all other kinds of cooking -- from main courses to baking. I would love to master candy as well. I can be reached at blisssmt at hotmail dot com.

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  15. Ourania FizgigFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I've made truffles with all sorts of fixin's (I can't usually eat store/shop bought b/c of nut allergies...booooo). I've also made dulce de leche chews accidentally by overcooking!

    ajgauthier at gmail dot com

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  17. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Peanut brittle, for sure! It's one of my favorites to make! You can contact me at mghione14 at gmail dot com.

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  18. MichelleFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I just made candy for the first time this past holiday season. I made Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough truffles and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Candy Truffles. I'd like to expand beyond truffles but don't currently have a candy thermometer. I think this could be a great tool to help give me the courage to move beyond the truffle. I can be reached at mthayer2@gmail.com.

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  19. RachaelFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I remember making chocolate molds with my mom when I was little- I've never made anything fancier candy-wise.
    I would love to make lollipops! These Shirley Temple ones look really really good. I'd give them to all my friends.
    And then I'd make beer ones. :D
    Rachael.m.dickson@gmail.com

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  20. Sandra ApplingFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I love making marshmallows & truffles & caramels, and have candy thermometer that I hate! :) Definitely time for a new one. sandraadams at gmail dot com

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  21. Amy NguyenFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I have never made candy because for some reason the process always intimidated me! I've always wanted to try to make different flavored jolly ranchers!

    coolpunkamy@gmail.com

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  22. Ms. HobbyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I don't make candy - but I've been wanting to make hi-hat cupcakes, and haven't been able to without a candy thermometer!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    i love making salty butter caramels - yum! i don't have a thermometer so no two batches are ever the same - but they're still good!

    love your site!!

    mrgh03 at yahoo dot com

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  24. AshleyRaeFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    i have been looking at getting one of these! That would be amazing! :) Happy Friday & Happy Weekend!

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  25. Ellie DelanceyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I've never made candy or caramel because I haven't broken down and bought the required candy thermometer again. I'll have to start making candy if I win! ellie.delancey@gmail.com

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  26. RebeccaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I haven't made candy but I did use a candy thermometer recently when making Italian Buttercream frosting.

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  27. ShannonFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Omg, this couldn't have come at a better time! One of my new year resolutions is to make salted caramel from scratch and I was thinking that I'd need a candy thermometer do to it and I was going to go out and look at candy thermometers this weekend!!! :)

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I have always been intimidated by making candy. I've screwed up basic caramel several times, so I figurd that I surely would mess up other candy. Maybe this thermometer will make a difference? becki_sue at comcast dot net

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  29. lovemyabbie@gmail.comFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    The only candy I've ever really made is fudge, or chocolate dipped stuff. I'd love to try suckers or hard candy.

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  30. meganFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I have never made candy but it's something I've always wanted to try. Maybe I'll start with your lollipops!
    megan.noelle@gmail.com

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  31. LizFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I have never made candy, but am completely intrigued by the lollipops you made. I make fudge, but I don't worry about the temp. Maybe it would be better if I did?!?

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  32. SaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This sounds amazing! I have a really old style candy thermometer that always fogs up and slides down the side of the pot! My favorite candy to make is marshmallows.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I am getting into making marshmallows, and would love to have this cool thermometer. Especially since my regular one just broke! I am hoping to get a book on more flavors or marshmallows, and an also looking into making lollipops!

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  34. EmmaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I've never made candy, but I've been eyeing a lot of recipes that call for homemade caramel-this thermometer would make me-and my friends-very happy! :)
    elkennedy11@gmail.com

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  35. KateFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I love to make caramels. I'm too nervous to make hard candy - I'm afraid it will burn or burn me or be too soft. The first thing I'd tackle is a simple hard candy. Nothing too fancy, just to get the sugar cooked correctly!

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  36. J.C.February 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I have been making Black Pearls (caramel cognac milk chocolate ganache covered in dark chocolate) a lot recently. Super good!

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  37. Lauren (PB&G)February 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I'm actually hoping to give this to my dad! He loves peanut brittle and made some last year. It was so tasty! He got frustrated at his dinky $5 thermometer, though!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I love making candy! Caramel is probably my favorite to eat but I also enjoy making glass candy (in molds or not). I've even experimented a little with using tea as flavoring. Fun stuff.

    aryckman@gmail.com

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  39. HeatherFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM

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  40. Lina ThomlinsonFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I've made my own caramel, which I once overcooked so much I wound up with hardened caramel. In other words, I sure could use a proper thermometer like this one!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Ooooo! I tried to make caramels over the holidays without a candy thermometer. Big mistake! I totally need this.

    -Tammy
    zesmerelda at gmail dot com

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  42. Karen KayeFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I'm a huge fan of making peanut brittle! There's nothing like it when it's freshly made. I'd love to have a digital one instead of the glass one I use. I'm at mamashake@gmail.com

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  43. DarraghFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I love making toffee! It's relatively easy as far as candy making goes, and it's always a big hit! Yum!

    darragh204 at sbcglobal dot com

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  44. rocioFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    i would love to make more candy! so far i've only made truffles but those were delicious :)

    florsura@muohio.edu

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I've only made caramels before but I'm looking to try more candy-making in the future!

    smalltownoven@gmail.com

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  46. Lisa JoanneFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I'd LOVE to make candy, but my every attempt has been embarrassing, to say the least. Without a good candy thermometer, it either comes out too hard or too sticky. My last attempt was lollipops. I've stuck to chocolate truffles ever since. Though my next attempt may be chocolate-covered beer marshmallows!

    Dixie719 at gmail dot com.

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  47. MarinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    How exciting, I so need one of these thermometers in my house even if I don't win the prize. I love making candy, fudge, brittle, you name I will try it, but like you have wandered away and ended up with some not so great results.
    You can contact me at mcrego at shaw dot ca

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  48. JungFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I've made dark salty caramels before but for some reason it never came out the way i wanted it to. It was alway a little too thin. I'd like to master my caramel making skills before I move onto anything else. You can contact me at

    peanutgone77@hotmail.com

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  49. Heather HFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I've never made any candy, but I would LOVE to try my hand at taffy. Is that too ambitious? Hopefully not!

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  50. LizFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Does the fudge recipe on the side of the marshmallow fluff container count as "making candy"? If so, then yes! Oh, and I've also made caramel sauce, standing there staring in terror at the boiling sugar trying to find that line between "golden amber" and "burnt disaster". You can contact me at lizwoolf AT gmail DOT com

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  51. kateFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I've only ever made chocolate and caramel, but I would love to try hard candy. My favorite is making unusual truffles. katiemonty@gmail.com

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  52. MiaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I have made red candy apples....and yes I agree it is hard to stand around and wait and the minute you turn around it's burnt...ugh!
    momov5@sbcglobal.net

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  53. Inveigled OpulenceFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love to make bourbon balls! With an awesome tool like the Maverick, I may venture out to try making brittles and lollipops.

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  54. NancyFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    WOWIE! My thermometer is so old school, it never seems to be long enough or fit right so I have to hold it over the bowl/pot. I have never made candy - seems intimidating!

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  55. rheadioneFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM

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  56. rheadioneFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I've only made a batch of beer carmel with pretzels. My candy thermometer failed me in that they were too hard for my liking but very nice flavor. If only I had a way to know they reached the exact temperature I needed! I would make this again if I won...

    oops I forgot to add how to contact me. milkeywaystar_kk at hotmail.

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  57. old ladyFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Does fudge count? Years ago I made caramels for my father - he enjoyed them but my fillings never forgave me. I'd love to try my hand at candy making - what's a few more pounds between friends?

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  58. Heather MFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I've attempted suckers and taffy, but I have the same patience level as you do. I'd love to try it again. :)

    hmnelson15@frontier.com

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  59. AriFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I've been meaning to get a candy thermometer! I want to make caramel sauces, and my mother has a recipe for a walnut tart that I want to try. I also want to make homemade pecan brittle...

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  60. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I am so glad to know about this thermometer!!! I cant tell you how many things I have ruined due to horrible candy thermometers!!! I love to make caramel and popcorn balls.

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  61. Charlene WaymireFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh my word! This thermometer sounds like a dream. I shy away from every recipe that calls for a candy thermometer because I just don't want to deal with it. But to have a thermometer that would allow me to multi-task? Sounds like a new gadget that I have to have so that I can get back in my kitchen making goodies. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  62. S. FearonFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I've never really made candy, I've made caramel before but not hard candy, actually this would probably fix my inability to make fudge!
    msfearon at live dot com

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  63. SarahFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I've tried making homemade taffy before and it was a disaster. I don't know if it was the recipe, humidity, or me but it was a big FAIL. Maybe with this thermometer, another attempt would come out successful and I could snack on yummy taffy! :)

    sarahs10591@hotmail.com

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  64. denise:)February 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I needed this like yesterday!! My nougat was NOT nougat- in fact, my hubby could have used it for wood putty.

    I hope to have pics of the Milky Way cupcakes on my blog next week- thanks for your awesome cupcake research!!

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  65. MarieFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I think the only candy I have made is fudge. I have tried caramel rather unsuccessfully.
    I have been wanting to make marshmallows, but my lack of candy thermometer has held me back. I hope I win!

    marie at azalumni dot com

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  66. Lisa MantchevFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I make cream caramels and fudge every Christmas!

    lisa at lisamantchev dot com

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  67. Charity HardinFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, man, what a cool thermometer! I make fudge all the time (peanut butter is my hubby's favorite) and it's such a pain with a regular glass thermometer... the glass steams up and makes it difficult to read. This would rock my socks off!

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  68. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I would love love this. I already burnt out a few thermometers :D

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  69. VanessaFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I've never made candy- melting things to a certain temperature has always scared me since I've never had the proper equipment (i.e. candy thermometer!!).

    I'd love to try making some caramels or lollipops!

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Truffles, caramels, brittle. If I had a thermometer I would be able to do so much more!! abarth917@gmail.com

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  71. ErinFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    DUDE. Candy making scares me to the nth degree because of the temperature demands. But...if I had a super-duper candy thermometer like this, I would totally be brave enough to try!
    libgirl9 at hotmail dot com

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  72. SaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    my specialty is the candied fruit that goes into the stollen over the holidays...and with this I wouldn't have to use my husband's brewing thermometer!

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  73. Meg JohnstonFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Wow, what an awesome giveaway! I still haven't gotten around to buying a candy thermometer yet.

    I've made candy a few times before, but without a thermometer, it's never really worked for me. I made peanut butter caramels a few months ago, and while they were a bit softer than I would have liked, they actually set and I felt so proud. I think my favourite kind of candy to make is truffles.

    meg.forgoodnesscake@gmail.com

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  74. RosieFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I've made marshmallows, but I'd love to make caramels and chocolates.

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  75. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I've made candy before, but with inconsitant results - n0 candy thermometer! This one looks like a winner.

    dbrrtt1 at yahoo dot com

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  76. BethFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    yes i have made candy, i have made fudge and almond roca. it is a ton of fun. bethlnenicka@gmail.com

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  77. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I have never made candy before, either! I would love to try - possibly lollipops. But I would also use the thermometer for IMBC!
    doggylove86@gmail.com

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  78. RedwinechickFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I've made almond roca and peanut brittle. That was many years ago, BEFORE kids...maybe this could reinspire me to make candy again!

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  79. APFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Caramels! And I burn them often too. :(

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  80. Vikki BFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I have made candy - usually just caramels, but one year I made candy canes for Christmas. They were amazing (though a lot of work to pull them).

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  81. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I actually have this thermometer!! I've had it for years and I LOVE it!!! The first thing that I made when I got it was homemade marshmallows... yummmmmm :)

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  82. SarahFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love caramels - this would help so much!

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  83. LauraFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I've made anything from marsmallows to almond butter toffee to caramels (my favorite).

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  84. c. simpkinsFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love to make chocolate candies, but with a candy thermometer i could make so much more!

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  85. cooking in a small kitchenFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I haven't really made candy yet, but I am really ready to try. I don't have a thermometer yet and that's all i'm waiting on. http://cookinginasmallkitchen.blogspot.com/

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  86. CallanFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Never made candy, but wanted to try making raspberry marshmallows with a friend... unfortunately, we had no thermometer. I'd love to try, though!

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  87. Alexa G.February 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I've never made candy but I would love to make rock candy

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  88. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I've never made candy before, but I'd like to make some simple candies to later crush up for windowpane cookies!

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  89. KimberlyFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I've made truffles and that was a lot of fun, but I've always been slightly afraid of making something that would require precise temperature. This would be great for relieving some of that fear.

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  90. trangFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I would love one of these babies. I've been looking for a candy thermometer for years and haven't found one yet.

    picabo@gmail.com

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  91. MollyFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    My father's gift for Christmas is always candy, so I have a multitude of seasonal memories stirring peanut brittle and caramels on the stove. He was always the temperature master, but I'm soon to be on my own and would love to be able to make my own candy!

    ~Molly

    (Mollyskye@hotmail.com)

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  92. Esther KimFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I have never made candy before--it seems to daunting! But I would love to try it out with this awesome thermometer.. I think I would start with caramels :)

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  93. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    My favorite treat to make that involves a candy thermometer is homemade marshmallows!

    lennonninja AT gmail dot come

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  94. Tugs GirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Caramels have been my obsession lately. I've had a couple of batches turn out to be "soft caramels" because of my impatience and probably due to the bubble in my candy thermometer. A digital thermometer would be so awesome! No more guessing if it's on the mark or not! j.d.legier@gmail.com

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  95. JenFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I love to make my version of a certain candy bar with 5 layers: pretzel, peanut butter, caramel, peanuts and chocolate. Everything is straight-forward but the caramel (again, with the patient waiting!), so I've been looking around at candy thermometers. Thanks for the review, this one sounds pretty good!

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  96. GraceFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Never made candy before. Honestly, it's because of the lack of a candy thermometer so maybe I'll be lucky. I think I'd like to try your Shirley Temple lollipops first if I win.

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  97. Bakers TreatsFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oh I think Maverick is caling my name. The candy I always wanted to make is a chocolate rum truffles but the recipe always ask for a therometer.

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  98. StephanieFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I've made caramel several times and cashew brittle once. I think I like making caramel the best because its so simple and so delicious!
    stephanie.jordan (at) gmail.com

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  99. JenFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This looks so cool!

    I have never made candy before, but would love to try lollipops for the kids, or some caramel for a cupcake filling/topping.

    purdyjen at yahoo dot come

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  102. rgrFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Haven't made any candy before, and would love to start experimenting with peanut/walnut brittle.

    sorry for the other posts, I didn't include my email.
    ron at rounds dot org

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  103. Julie EdmondsFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I have not made candy before - but we do lots of Jams and Jellies - I would LOVE to expand that to some hard candies!! :)

    InkyFingrz at aol dot com

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  104. KatieFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I've never made candy, but sugar art competitions make me drool. I'd LOVE to try some basics!

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  105. TaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I've made lollipops. It's been quite a while though.

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  106. TaylerFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I like making fudge. In fact, I'm doing so right now. In FACT I'm waiting for the fudge to cool to 110 degrees and have to keep getting up and checking on the thermometer, trying to see through the half inch thick layer of sugar.... Perhaps the baking gods will have pity and give me this thermometer...

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  107. TaylerFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I like making fudge. In fact, I'm doing so right now. In FACT I'm waiting for the fudge to cool to 110 degrees and have to keep getting up and checking on the thermometer, trying to see through the half inch thick layer of sugar.... Perhaps the baking gods will have pity and give me this thermometer...
    Sorry, I forgot to add my email >.<
    ramentea@yahoo.com

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  108. SarahFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    This would be a miracle! I get by with the standard candy thermometer but it would be great to have the option of walking away from caramel and not making it a touch hard to chew. This year for Christmas I made vanilla, sea salt, gingerbread and pretzel/stout caramels. I have lots of other ideas and maybe with this tool I would test them.

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  109. DawnFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    This would be so perfect as my candy thermometer just cracked. I had made glass candy and fudge at xmas time, but would love to make truffles this year at some point, as well as homemade marshmallows. You can reach me at dawn.perkowski1 at gmail dot com.

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  110. willbearFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Fudge and caramel! My mom makes her version of "fudge" every year, which is really a botched job that everyone just fell in love with, so she just goes ahead and over/under cooks it every year. I would love to make salt water taffy someday.

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  111. willbearFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Fudge and caramel! My mom makes her version of "fudge" every year, which is really a botched job that everyone just fell in love with, so she just goes ahead and over/under cooks it every year. I would love to make salt water taffy someday.

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  112. m(oose)February 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    My grandmother makes the most amazing candy for everyone in my family every Christmas. If I had a candy thermometer, her candy would be the first thing I'd make!

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  113. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I made peanut butter fudge and chocolate fudge for the first time this past Christmas. My first batch turned out so great, so I thought "this is easy"! Second batch was a huge flop! Other than that, when I was very young, I remember making hard peppermint candy with my Grandmother. I think I need a thermometer for that though!! Thanks for the chance to win one!!

    Cassie

    cassie_lewis(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  114. RachaelFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I love to make caramels at Christmas time. This past Christmas, I cooked them too long because I have the old candy thermometer that is hard to read unless you look at it just the right way. The caramels were hard as a rock!! My husband had to cut them for me with the sharpest knife we own. You can contact me at rachael.neibling@gmail.com

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  115. AlisaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I have not made candy, other than a few failed attempts at fudge. I'd love to succeed at fudge for once! I would also probably make some caramel candy. (Contact me at this email address, or leave a comment on my blog.)

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  116. StephFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    How very cool. My mom used to make suckers with us when we were little. I should get some molds and try it!
    devstephthompson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  117. Nam @ The Culinary ChroniclesFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I love making toffees---my homage to Almond Roccas :)

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  118. elleFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    I've made taffy several times, sometimes it turns out and sometimes it does not. I would love to try truffles because I'm not much of a candy fan (besides chocolate). lauwil07 at gmail dot com

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  119. Jake and JessFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    oh my! what a delicious giveaway! i use my non-beeping candy thermometer all the time for jams, fudge, and more importantly, peanut brittle or ANY kind of peanut candy!

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  120. witknitterFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    My kids are too old to sing Itsy Bitsy Spider to, but that's why we have grandkids! My "older kids" still like homemade sweets though, and my candy thermometer is as old as they are.

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  121. Lisa in NJFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I have not made any candy yet, but I'm working my way there. I would love to make lolly pops when I start. My son can't have many things because of food allergies, so I'm learning how to make allergen free stuff. I would love to find an allergen free chocolate recipe I could learn. I would love this for making my poured fondant. You can reach me at xmstazx AT aol DOT com

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  122. MitziFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    My husband & I like to cook, so we've made fudge, peanut butter balls, cream cheese mints, etc. I'd love to win the thermometer, so we can do some hard candy. YUM! mitaki4@aol.com

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  123. tanya henickeFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I have worked with choclate but never sugar but this would definately make me less scared to try it. i would make organic sugar free lollis for the kiddos. Tanya H-> kamiree49@aol.com

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  124. BritniFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I've always wanted to make candy but haven't had the courage to try without a candy thermometer - and one that would let me know when it was the right temperature at that!
    I really want to make sea glass candies, they look so gorgeous...I'm thinking rootbeer flavor mmmmm.
    http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-wedding-favors-make-your-own-sea-glass-candy/
    (bmbrown11@gmail.com)

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  125. fairytail3982February 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I haven't tried to make candy yet, other than a few very basic things. But I recently inherited my Great-Aunt Bernice's recipe box, and along with the cookies and other baked goods that I'm already comfortable with, there are a lot of candy recipes - and my childhood memories are full of the sight and taste of her homemade treats! I think winning the Maverick could inspire me to get started on some of her recipes - and I will also admit that as a veteran soap-maker, I can come up with a few more good uses - like making sure my oils are the exact right temperature to combine with my lye water!

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  126. kmeyers74February 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Stef,
    First let me say - love, love, love the new logo!
    Would I use the maverick digital candy thermometer ... .um HECK YES! I make caramel year round! For almost every holiday - because I make it to put in my dark chocolate turtles and I make angel food candy too. I've wanted to try hard candy again, but the ONE and ONLY time I made it, burned, literally and I was using the regular old candy thermometer. So, yes I would use this!
    Thanks for the chance,
    @kvriesema on twitter

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  127. Sarah BerridgeFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I like making all kinds of candy, one of my latest adventures was English Toffee.

    http://cookergirl.blogspot.com/2010/12/english-toffee.html

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  128. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love making candy and caramels for my 9 grandchildren and could use a new thermometer.......mine has worn out so I can't see the numbers on the scale anymore.

    psrrn@aol.com

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  129. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I have stopped making candy because I don't get the temperature just right. I made fudge and carmels but gave it up. I didn't know this thermometer even existed. Boy, what an answer to prayer. gillespierj@q.com

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  130. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    The only candy I've ever made is truffles and a toffee bark, but I would love to make more.

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  131. Saratoga LawyerFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I love to make peanut brittle, but really only have the patience to do it around the holidays. Because it takes so long to get it to 295 degrees, I stand next to the boiling pot with my current novel of the moment. I read a few lines, look up at the thermometer and then read a few lines more... this goes on for quite some time. Well, this past year, I was reading a hard cover copy of the latest Jodi Piccoult book that I had borrowed from a friend and I ruined it when some of the hardened sugary syrup landed on it! It cost me $35.00 (and it was a few weeks before I got to read the ending of that book)... the good news is that the peanut brittle was tasty!

    csovern@nycap.rr.com

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  132. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I would love to make candy if only I had that thermometer! I have made toffee beofre. You can contact me at zan30@optilink.us

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  133. Andrea the Kitchen WitchFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love to make caramel. At my high altitude keeping an eye on the temp is important! Thsi would be an awesome tool :)

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  134. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    My family loves it when I make homemade butterfingers! And it's so easy, 1/3 c light corn syrup, 1/3 c water Mix till combined. Add 1 c granulated sugar. Cook till it reaches 310 degrees. Take it off heat and add 1 c creamy peanut butter. Smooth into prepared pan and score with greased knife. When it has cooled completely break it at score marks and dip into melted chocolate and cool. Tastes just like a butterfinger!

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  135. AmyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    The only candy I've ever made was cinnamon candy in high school and that was just a guess as to how long to cook it as I didn't hav a thermometer and still don't. The only thing I would like to try is suger bubbles for my cakes but need a thermometer for that! BTW I love your blog and I am getting ready to open a cupcake bakery in my home town!! Thanks so much!

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  136. AliceFFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    ohhhhh....fudge! It's a dual purpose word - it's what I try to make and then what I end up saying when my dessert doesn't harden...finally I gave up. But it's still a joke among my work "family." They still remember my frosting that was supposed to be fudge...

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  137. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    First off, I love your blog!! I really want to make the Shirley temple loli's! I have made caramel but it burned:( I hope to beable to make many more candies with a maverick thermometer:D.
    Rose
    Shailee@anurbancompany.com

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  138. JudyRFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I tried making salted caramels, but my candy thermometer wasn't very good and they just didn't come out good.

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  139. PaulaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I make my own caramel at Christmas because I use it in the turtles I make for gifts. It takes forever, but it's worth it. I would love to have one of these! I have a really hard time with my glass one! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  140. MeridethFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    The only candy I have ever made is peanut brittle.

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  141. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    A Maverick thermometer!! I will love one to make pecan meringues.
    You may contact me at mariscakes@live.com

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  142. NancyFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I really need this!!! I make alot of divinity, fudge, caramel and also have a bad habit of walking away for what seems like a quick second. I need a signal to get back to the stove promptly!!!

    Nancy @ dmbnwb1@earthlink.net

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  143. TriciaFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I've made toffee and carmels...my to do list includes peanut brittle.

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  144. Dollwood FarmsFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I would love to make carmels. I have never done it before. I also "Liked" you on FB. Thanks

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  145. susitravlFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I have made a lot of candy but never any type that requires the use of a candy thermometer. I would make my husband some peanut brittle if I won this.
    susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com

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  146. Donna FelkerFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I was always afraid to make candy because of the whole thermometer thing, but now I make fudge using Gale Gand's recipe with a crude thermometer - fudge is our favorite...I also make mochi too which is a kind of "Asian candy."

    dfelkermail-blog@yahoo.com

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  147. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I would love to make proper torrone (Italian nougat). Mine is always so soft and runny.

    Gio

    giovannamenna@hotmail.com

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  148. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I always make my mom's butter brickle at Christmas only now without nuts because one of my sons has a nut allergy. My boys are old enough to do some cooking with Mom and would love to try making caramels and a thermometer like this would be perfect.
    jriina@netzero.net

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  149. Remember When I Made That ...February 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I've attempted to make toffee with chocolate, followed by making caramel but what I have used a candy thermometer mostly for has been to make homemade marshmallows.

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  150. Tanya WillisFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love to make toffee, and my grocery store thermometer doesn't always tell the truth. I would love to have the Maverick!!

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  151. KeicoFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I would love to make homemade lollipops, but i've always been too afraid. Hopefully the candy thermometer will help squelch my jitters!

    keicod@sbcglobal.net

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  152. Misty DawnFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I love to make homemade toffee, but I actually broke my thermomater yesterday. I totally need to get a Maverick!

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  153. caroline kFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    i've only made chocolate lollipops out of a kit from michael's but now that i have kids i think it would be really fun to make candy with them! i'll prolly start with something chocolate!

    chonner76@hotmail.com

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  154. ChristineFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Having so far dropped two of the glass candy thermometers to their death and my eternal panic that I have contaminated my house and children forever, I would love to win a thermometer! I would first make salted caramels and then some of those caramel cages and shards to use overtop of some other dessert. Great initiative on the thermometer!
    I can be reached at soropcla@gmail.com

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  155. CoreyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I completely understand what you mean about patience for some things but not thermometers. I make fudge at work, but I don't know if that counts and I've "lost" all of the thermometers and now go by "when it feels like it's done". I'd love to make candy though. Lollipops sounds like so much fun! You can contact me at dressagesong at Yahoo dot com

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  156. CandiFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Licorice Caramels & Popcorn Balls. Gotta have a candy thermometer for both!

    thedevilishdish@gmail.com

    www.thedevilishdish.blogspot.com

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  157. KayFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    This is the best giveaway! I've been wanting one for so long! I would probably want to try making ribbon candy-it looks like so much fun!
    Kaitlin.dugan@gmail.com

    -Thekay-kery.blogspot.com

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  158. ravenspirit51@yahoo.comFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    O MY CUPCAKES!!!!!!
    I HAVE BEEN SO LOOKING FOR A "MAVERICK DIGITAL CANDY THERMOMETHER."
    I WOULD MAKE CANDY TIL THE CATS COME HOME.
    I LOVE MAKING FUDGE, AND HOPE TO MAKE MORE DELICIOUSLY DECADENT CANDY. redraven

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  159. AbbeyFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I've never made candy but if I did, the first thing I would make would be spun-sugar crowns for cupcakes!
    abbey.miracle@gmail.com

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  160. AileenFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I've made caramel before! I can imagine it's so much easier with a thermometer than just sitting there guessing what color and share it should be. Thanks for the giveaway!

    ilean811[AT]hotmail[DOT]com

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  161. BeckyFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I have never made candy, but I would make caramel, because it goes so well with chocolate

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  162. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I've made lots of things that are candy inspired, but never tried making candy itself. The one thing that is ridiculously hard to find (and expensive if you do) are salted caramel chocolates... that would definitely be my first venture.

    quantumjewels[at]gmail[dot]com

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  163. allensmallFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    My favorite thing to make it caramels.

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  164. EricaFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I love making caramels! Though with a fancy thermometer I wouldn't be so scared about the burning, or over-hardened caramel!!
    Contact enchirico at gmail dot com

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  165. DeAnnFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I just renewed my love for a god thermometer when making candy. deann@thefoodieinsider.com

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  166. cfiggeeFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I made taffy once in college. The best part was buttering up your hands in order to pull the taffy.

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  167. CristyFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Salted butter caramels. I'd like to give candy canes a try this Christmas.

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  168. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I used to make chocolate molds with my mom when I was younger, but would like to try other candies like lollipops & truffles. I never thought I could make my own truffles before, but thanks to the other people posting on this site, I may have to try to find recipe for that! :)
    smcowan01@gmail.com

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  169. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I absolutely love making caramel...but i know if i walk away for even a second I am toast. I also work with melted sugar for some buttercream recipes. laggyb@gmail.com

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  170. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    ooo now that's an awesome thermometer!

    i keep planning to make more candy - but work gets in the way.

    truffles are fantastic to make though.

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  171. SusanFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I used to make toffee with my mom every Christmas but since I moved out I haven't been around to help her make it. If I had the thermometer I would get the recipe from her and give it a shot. I jsut love making all my own stuff and would love to expand into candy.

    ravenstarwind@yahoo.com

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  172. SusanFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:53 PM

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  173. Protein GirlFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I have tried to make whoppers and other candy, but the only success I have had is with chocolate!
    Barbara

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  174. AngieFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I tried making fruit jelly candies from a recipe at Oprah.com. It was not very successful. Having a thermometer that I could've set and walked away from might have helped! I would love to give it another try!

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  175. Sweet Pudgy PandaFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I recently go into making caramels and the Maverick would be perfect for that!

    nbarinque at gmail dot com

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  176. cindymoFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    the only candy I've made is leche quemada with my mother and grandmother. I've tried making it without them, but I can never get the consistency just right.

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  177. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Toffee is my basic candy of choice, but I love the concept of this thermometer! I don't have the patience to sit and wait until things get to the proper temperature.

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  178. PatriciaFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I haven't made candy before, but I would love to make caramels.

    phjones21@yahoo.com

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  179. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Ellen said...
    I’d love to try making candy, but I need the right tools for the job. The Maverick would do the trick in attempting to make caramels. ei0919@comcast.net

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  180. graceFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    my favorite to make only has that distinction because it's my favorite to eat: caramels. :)

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  181. Christin HiltonFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I attempted Candy Corns last year around Halloween. They were yummy! However, kneading the color into the candy was so challenging. First it was really hot, but then gets hard as it cools. Ugh!

    I am working up the courage to try caramel.

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  182. CaSaundraLeighFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I'd love to make divinity candy and I need a new candy thermometer to do so :-)

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  183. Fool in a TreeFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I am getting into the candy making world. My husband so far loves what I've made, but I do want to play more with sugar. So far my marshmallows have been a huge hit!

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  184. KallieFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I've never made candy, mostly because I'm afraid to! But I'd love to try fudge and caramel.

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  185. Wonder WomanFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love to make fudge. I make lots of truffles & filled chocolates, barks and bars. I've made a batch of Christmas tree lollipops but, I reeeeeally want to make some ribbon candy (successfully!) :) My email is sweetsymphonycakes@gmail.com or my phone number is on my website at www.sweetsymphonycakes.com

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  186. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I love making homemade Turtles at Christmas, so I use a thermometer to temper the chocolate and make caramel. They're sooooo good!

    Freckles72 (at) Mac (dot) com

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  187. emerzimFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Tried to make lollipops with disastrous results several years ago. Have had better luck with caramel lately. Used an old candle making thermometer until I broke it and HATE my replacement. Would love to try this one!

    emerzim at yahoo

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  188. caroleFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I"ve made candy before but it"s been a long time ago........my grandkids have been asking about making suckers but I"ve never tried it yet..maybe if I won this I would try it
    carole
    gram122@comcast.net

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  189. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I would love to make fudge!

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  190. JudithFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love to make candy, but it is always a guessing game..."is this a hard ball?". Even if I don't win this I will buy one. Its perfect!

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  191. ShellyFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I have one unsuccessful attempt at making marshmallows under my belt. Tasted delicious, but boy does that stuff stick to EVERYTHING!!!

    I have a bunch of candy recipes I want to try, but haven't been brave enough yet. I think lollipops would be my first project! So cute, and who doesn't love a lollipop??!

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  192. A Bitchin' KitchenFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I've never made real candy, mainly due to my fear of cooking with a candy thermometer. I've only made fudge that requires no thermometer. This digital one looks foolproof enough to ease my fear - even if I don't win I might buy one!

    - Maggie

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  193. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I took a candy class awhile back and learned to make my favorite candy ever Divinty and nut brittle and recently experimented with toasted coconut and caramel...I use a reg candy thermometer but would love to try an electric one...
    Carmen
    carbmen@verizon.net

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  194. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I make fudge and it never really turns out right. I as told that I definitly need a themometer. Maybe it will work.
    Fudgically challenged,
    Mary
    ladefly@aol.com

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  195. G'ma JanFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I've never made maple candy, but I'd use this for making my homemade fudge first.

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  196. G'ma JanFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

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  197. EmilyahFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have been wishing to make my grandmothers peanut brittle and chocolate turtles for 5 years and still haven't purchased a thermometer. Grandma gives one to each granddaughter and I somehow failed to receive one so this would be great to win.
    eallred{at}gmail{dot}com

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  198. PamelaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I make pralines on a regular basis and have gotten pretty good and eyeing when they are ready but would love to try making them with the real gear of a candy thermometer. My pralines are a family recipe so can't share it but they are delicious! Twitter @RayExperience

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  199. abFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I make toffee. I would like to make caramel, but my attempts have been less than successful.

    1840west@gmail.com

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  200. YDANISFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I would love to make caramel candies but have never had much luck boiling sugar for icing recipes. This would be perfect to venture out on new quests. Thanks!

    -Y
    ymlopez76@yahoo.com

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