As per usual, time, distance, and usage can alter the meaning of a word. Forming its round, sugary self in 17th century France… how we got the nonpareil is like a sweet candy game of telephone You ... continue reading...
A Sweet Sweet Accident: Fudge & It’s Happenstance Existence
“Oh fudge!” Rumor has it that this exclamation rang through the sweet candy halls when a botched batch of caramels turned into the marvelous treat we recognize as fudge. Rightly so, to “fudge” ... continue reading...
A Brief History of the Gingerbread Man
Run, Run, as Fast as You Can! A Brief History of the Gingerbread Man Ginger itself has long been used to cure a weak stomach and keep away illness. But when it’s baked into a tasty treat, it ... continue reading...
What’s your favorite confection to make?
A great question and one I am asked quite often. Over the years the answer has varied. In my teenage years when I was just learning the craft I would more than likely answer that making hard candies ... continue reading...
Taste & See, the Color is Good
How color affects our perception of taste If we are used to our foods being certain colors, we are usually immediately put off when our favorite familiar items are not the bright orange they ... continue reading...
