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
Archive for the ‘Sweet Treats’ Category
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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
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Wockenfuss Welcomes the First Day of Autumn
The first day of Autumn, or the Autumnal Equinox, is Thursday, September 22. For most, fall means tall boots, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches, and warm apple cider. Toasty, sweet apple treats may be the first thing on our minds, but… Read More
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The Benefits of Ginger Candy (Yes, Benefits)
You’re poking that ambiguous beige item resting next to your tempura roll around with your chopsticks. You’re new to the sushi game, and all of these bright and spicy foods are foreign to you. You manage to situate your utensils… Read More