We are all aware of the five tastes: sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter. All of us can point to some of our favorite foods that belong in these categories. What you may not know, however, is why foods that… Read More
Archive for the ‘Sweet Treats’ Category
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Why Do Sweet Flavors Pair with Salty Ones So Well?
From salted caramels all the way to maple-bacon milkshakes, there is nothing quite like the combination of sweet and salty. If you love a sugar-sweet taste, but also crave a savory aftertaste that leaves you wanting more, salty and sweet… Read More
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Choosing Sweets and Treats for Your Wedding Dessert Bar
Planning a wedding is so exciting – you get to choose everything to make your special day absolutely perfect! In recent years, the traditional multi-layered wedding cakes have been giving way to smaller cakes that couples can slice together, surrounded… Read More
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The Science Behind Your “Sweet Tooth”
A Philadelphia research group may have just figured out why some people crave sweets more than others. Those with a “sweet tooth” are constantly craving sweet, sugary goodness, while others tend to judge them. Society generally frowns upon those who… Read More
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What Makes Sweet and Salty the Ultimate Flavor Combination?
The five basic flavors that humans can experience are sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and savory. For a very long time, we have believed that the tongue was divided into different sections that would pick up on the different flavors. Now,… Read More
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All about Marshmallows!
Marshmallows are a classic treat. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Marshmallows are also incredibly versatile. You can roast them over a campfire or drop a couple into a mug of hot cocoa. However you choose to… Read More
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How to Make the Perfect S’more
National S’mores Day is August 10th. What could be better than the union of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow? It’s unknown who the true creator of the s’more was, but the first recipes for this treat appeared in 1927, where… Read More
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How to Create a Delicious Memorial Day Picnic
On Memorial Day, friends and family gather together to remember the more than one million men and women who have given their lives in service of our country. We celebrate their extraordinary sacrifice by attending parades, visiting museums, and spending… Read More
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What Your Favorite Jelly Belly Says About YOU
“You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jelly beans.” Ronald Reagan wasn’t wrong when he compared a person’s personality to the manner in which they eat candy. When it comes to Jelly Belly… Read More