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
Archive for the ‘Sweet Treats’ Category
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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
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Taste Buds Gone Retro
When walking down the Ocean City boardwalk, it is not uncommon to spot acid-washed, high waisted jeans throughout the crowd of adolescent beach-goers. Teenage boys are seen skateboarding passed in cut off Iron Maiden t-shirts, on their way to parties… Read More
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Wedding Planning with a Candy Buffet
Weddings are huge, amazing events with tons of bells and whistles. Some couples may opt for an elegant spread and some just want to have fun, but a candy buffet can always take a seat at the table. After… Read More