My first try at marshmallows=success!

Well, I didn't post yesterday, but I did make more things!  When you live in the country, internet does not always cooperate.  I made 2 things I saw on Pinterest. First, were these beautiful peppermint marshmallows.

Don't they just scream "Make me?"  So, I pulled up this link http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-peppermint-marshmallows/582fc3e4-bad5-40bf-8954-565947232145, followed the recipe, and, here is what mine turned out like.  These really weren't hard to make at all and they taste wonderful.  It was a bit of a sticky mess to get out of the mixer, but once you coat them in powdered sugar, everyting is fine.  mine aren't as bright, but I assume that is due to photoshop.
Next, I made eggnog fudge.
The recipe can be found here http://www.framedcooks.com/2009/12/eggnog-fudge.html  Does it not look creamy and wonderful?  I improvised this recipe a bit because i wanted more eggnog.  Bad idea.

Mine looks a bit less beautiful and didn't set up correctly.  I couldn't cut it because it's pretty soft.  I put it in the freezer, maybe that will help.  otherwise, I will be turning it into truffles by rolling it into balls and dipping in white chocolate.  It does taste great and very much like eggnog.  .