add the sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined.  you will be bringing this mixture to 300 degrees.  

after the butter and sugar reach 300 degrees add the nuts.  any kind will do.  just use your favorites.  sometimes i mix and match.

now the toffee has to cool down.  once it's cool, i break it into small pieces and box it up.

this is the finished product.  in person the bird is really pretty and sparkly. 

the next post will be for the ladies in norfolk!  i'm going to make toffee and something special for dinner.  keep your fingers crossed for the dishwasher!

i know i haven't been posting lately.  my dishwasher is broken, and the new one doesn't come until the middle of the month.  i hate doing dishes, so we've been eating sandwiches these days.  i will post something later today.

the meat course was peppers, onions, and potatoes cooked along with some italian sausage.  it looked pretty good.  i have to admit that this was not the healthiest of meals i've ever served my family.  vivre la salade!
i made a different macaroni and cheese last night.  a good friend graciously gave me the recipe used at one of his restaurants here in baltimore.  it was insanely good, but i like it better at the restaurant.  i guess not having to clean up has something to do with it.