[1] Tiny fudge bites hit the spot (photos © The Hawaii Fudge Co.).

[2] Nicely gift-boxed and ready for a gift bag or Christmas stocking.

[3] Standard size pieces of one of our favorite fudge flavors, Haupia Pie, named for a Hawaiian dessert that melds chocolate (kokoleka) and coconut (haupia).

We’re up to our elbows in Easter candy this week. But what has really caught our eye is the Fudglette fudge gift box (photo #2) from The Hawaii Fudge Company. These mini bites, about 1/2-inch square (photo #1), are a tiny treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, or just a teeny sugar fix.

Unlike a regular box of fudge, you can’t overeat! And they’re boxed for gift-giving, ready to pop into a gift bag or a Christmas stocking.

Check out the flavors below. We’ve asterisked* our favorites in case you want suggestions for buying full-size boxes of fudge.

June 16th is National Fudge Day.

> The history of fudge.
 
 
FUDGLETTE FLAVORS

 

MAKE YOUR OWN WITH THESE FUDGE RECIPES

A non-sandwich BLT? April is National BLT month, celebrating one of America’s favorite sandwiches. It descended from the club sandwich served in London men’s clubs.

Here’s the history of the BLT.

In recent times, people have enjoyed adding a slice of avocado to their BLTs. Hence, the BLAT was born (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato).

Then came the BLAST, with avocado and smoked salmon.

What’s next?

How about a BLTS&T: a BLT Surf & Turf. We’d like some lobster on our BLT—and extra mayo, please.

But you don’t have to make a sandwich to enjoy a BLT.

Just check out the recipes below for non-sandwich BLT recipes.

Plus, of course, we conclude with ways to vary a BLT sandwich so you can have a different one every day of the year.

By the way, while April is National BLT Sandwich Month, July 22nd is National BLT Day.

That’s two days of the year to cook up these recipes!
 
 
BLT RECIPES THAT ARE NOT SANDWICHES

Cocktails

 
Not A Sandwich

 
Plus

[1] BLT pancakes. Here’s the recipe (photo © Wisconsin Cheese).

[2] Add BLT pizzazz to polenta. Here’s the recipe (photo © Melissa’s Produce).

[3] For breakfast, lunch or dinner: BLT Eggs Benedict. Here’s the recipe (photo © First Watch Cookbook).

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[1] A macaron joins malted milk Easter eggs for a treat (with a cup of coffee, e.g.) or a light dessert. BYO nest (photo © MacarOn Café).

[2] A gift delight: a box of tempting macarons (photo © Dana’s Bakery).

Are you looking for something special in Easter goodies? Macaron gifts for Easter may be just the thing. Many recipients loves the elegant cookie sandwiches (and we’ve never met a sweets lover who doesn’t).

Macaron specialists like MacarOn Café and Dana’s Bakery have the gifts you need.

The pretty colors are perfect for spring and Easter, and we’ve often served them as dessert with coffee at the end of a big meal.

That’s the time when, you’re full but you still want some kind of dessert. To paraphrase a famous brand, there’s always room for a macaron*.
 
 
> The history of macaroons and macarons.
 
 
> The history of cookies.
 
 
> The different types of cookies.
 
 
> Cookie glossary.
 
 

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*If you’re too young to remember “There’s always room for JELL-O,” check out:
 
> An original commercial.

> A remark from Joey in “Friends.”

> A comment from Bill Murray in “Ghostbusters.”