If you've read Witch Grannie, you know that age-old family traditions are at the heart of the story. A lifelong love of family history helped spark the creation of Witch Grannie’s Great-Grandmother. She is a character whose kindness and intuitive wisdom are woven into the narrative.

Passing along her secret recipes to Witch Grannie ensures the ancient candy making traditions will continue to delight children on earth forevermore.

When it comes to recipes, I was lucky enough to be inspired by several grandmothers.

The ancient cypress tree in The Crocker Grove in Pebble Beach, California is the inspiration behind the Great-Grandaddy Cypress character in the story of Witch Grannie.