If you adore the taste of almonds, you’re probably familiar with the appeal of marzipan. At its most basic, marzipan is a soft and sweet almond paste. While marzipan can be found in chocolate bars, breads, cakes, and pastries, it… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘history of candy’
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The Flavorful History of Sea Salt and Caramel
Sea salt and caramel are among the tastiest flavor combinations available. But when did this potent mixture come together? The history of sea salt and caramel goes back decades! Before you indulge in your next bite of sea salt caramel… Read More
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Halloween Food and Candy Traditions
Do you love Halloween? While the holiday we know is full of delicious candy, chocolates, caramel apples, games, costumes, parades, and more, it wasn’t always that way. Halloween has been celebrated in some form or another for hundreds of years,… Read More
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The History of Halloween Candy Corn
Candy corn is an extremely well-known Halloween candy. Perhaps more than any other candy, this sweet symbolizes Halloween and all the sugary goodness you can enjoy on this holiday. Some people love the candy, some people don’t, but one thing’s… Read More
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A History of Easter Candy: Where Do These Traditions Come From?
Easter candy is a delicious, beloved treat enjoyed by young and old on this holiday, but when did it become a tradition to enjoy sweet jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, or chocolate eggs on Easter? If you want to impress your… Read More
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The Surprising Medicinal History of Licorice
We all know licorice candy for its scrumptious taste. Its availability in a wide variety of colors from bright red to dark black always allures kids. But did you know your favorite candy has a long history of healing people?… Read More