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  • Freeze Dry Candy at Home (How to Start)

    Freeze Dry Candy at Home (How to Start)

    If you have never tasted freeze-dried candy in your life, let me tell you, you’re missing out! Most candies can be freeze-dried as a form of dehydration to alter the texture. It ends up as a “puffier” version of the candy with a satisfying crunch or crispiness. The texture is something close to cheesy puffs (without

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  • 9 Fun Piñata Stuffers For Adults (Sorry Kids!)

    9 Fun Piñata Stuffers For Adults (Sorry Kids!)

    Who says pinatas are just for kids? Are you looking for some pinata fillers that aren’t candy? Add some fun and humor to your next adult party with these 9 funny things to fill a pinata with! You’re not limited to only candy when filling a pinata. From unexpected treats and toys to silly prizes

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  • What Makes Cotton Candy Flavoring Taste the Way It Does?

    What Makes Cotton Candy Flavoring Taste the Way It Does?

    Just about everyone has had cotton candy at some point in their life. Cotton candy is often a staple of carnivals and fairs, but it can also be found at other places like amusement parks or even movie theaters! Then you must know there are a lot of cotton candy-flavored goods made from artificial flavoring.

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  • Why Is Cotton Candy Pink and Blue?

    Why Is Cotton Candy Pink and Blue?

    Cotton candy can come in just about every pastel color. Typically, you see it in pink and blue. At its true core, cotton candy is white as the clouds. Cotton candy is made from melted sugar in a spinning reservoir that has many holes in it. The melted sugar is shot out of the holes

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  • Tempered Chocolate vs Untempered: What’s the Difference?

    Tempered Chocolate vs Untempered: What’s the Difference?

    Tempered chocolate is the perfect thing to have on hand for your next party. It holds its shape and texture at normal room temperatures. It is visually appealing, and it is satisfying to feel the “snap” of biting into tempered chocolate. If you’re dipping treats in chocolate, tempered is the way to go! The main

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  • Themed Pinata Stuffer Ideas For Fun Occasions

    Themed Pinata Stuffer Ideas For Fun Occasions

    Pinatas are a great way to celebrate any occasion! It’s best not to fill the pinata with just one type of candy. What best suits your needs will depend on what you want the pinata stuffing to look like, or if it is for a specific event. Pinata stuffers can come in different themes, which

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  • 6 Fluffy Facts About Cotton Candy

    6 Fluffy Facts About Cotton Candy

    Cotton candy, also known as fairy floss, is a type of spun sugar. It is made by heating sugar (along with food coloring/flavoring), then spinning it into a sticky, fibrous mass. Cotton candy is usually eaten by hand, but it can also be used as a topping for various desserts. Some food bloggers even garnish

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  • The Sweet History of Cotton Candy

    The Sweet History of Cotton Candy

    Who invented cotton candy or “fairy floss”? “Fairy floss” otherwise popularly known as cotton candy, was invented in 1897 by the dentist/inventor, William Morrison, and candy maker John C. Wharton. They initially dubbed the candy “fairy floss” because of the peculiar texture of the spun sugar.  Carnivals and fairs wouldn’t be the same without the

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