By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Brent_K_Miller]Brent K Miller
Summer is a time for children to celebrate school-free days frolicking at the beach and pool and just enjoying the freedom that comes with being a kid. Candy goes hand-in-hand with summer fun, and everyone has memories of hopping on their bike and heading down to the local stationary store with some pocket change for some sweet treats to share with friends. While young chocoholics were left with evidence of their indulgences on smeared faces and grubby hands, kids who chose sun-safe, non-melting candy could escape the questioning looks of parents wondering why dinner was left untouched yet again.
Kids and parents who want to avoid the mess of candy that melts in the heat have some great new and classic options available that are sure to bring smiles to faces both young and old. Choices range from hard candy to chewy confections to gum.
On the hard candy front, rock candy is a nostalgic choice that is perfect for warm weather. This candy is made by the same process of crystallization that produces quartz and diamonds in nature. It is available in blue raspberry, grape and strawberry flavors and comes in a choice of a mini bin or paint can packaging.
Another classic hard candy option is Jolly Rancher minis. Super sweet and long lasting, Jolly Ranchers come in grape, apple, watermelon, cherry and blue raspberry flavors. Packaging choices also include a paint can or mini bin container.
Also on the melt-resistant classic hard candy front are candy buttons. Parents will remember these sweet little dots packaged on strips of paper from their own childhood, bringing back their own memories of summertime fun. Today, Mega Candy Buttons are available in regular assorted fruit flavors and Mega Sour ones to appeal to kids of varying tastes.
If hard candy doesn't have the fun vibe that kids seek, some other sun-safe options exist in gummy and chewy candies. Fans of classic candy will love treats like licorice and jelly beans. Licorice options include a Red Mix of cherry and strawberry flavored Australian licorice wheels or a Black Licorice mix of wheels. Red and black licorice is also available as bite size sticks. For a whimsical twist, Red Licorice Scotties will put some bite back into the dog days of summer with their pooch-friendly take on chewy candy. Packaging options for all licorice is either a small lunch box or paint can.
Another chewy candy that has stood the test of time is the jellybean. This classic candy is more than just an Easter-time staple. It is the perfect warm weather candy. It doesn't melt or make a mess, and the fruity flavors are refreshing on even the warmest days. The only drawback to jellybeans is that most people pick out the cherry ones from the mix, leaving behind secondary flavors that just can't match cherry's appeal. The solution? Just choose an all-cherry jellybean option. Available in mini bin, paint container or lunch box packaging, Very Cherry Jellybeans keep kids happy while saving them from sticky hands, messy clothes and mouths.
More kid-friendly options on the sun-safe chewy candy front include traditional and sour gummy mixes. On the traditional side, folks who grew up enjoying Swedish Fish will love sharing the Sea Life Mix with their own kids. Featuring an assortment of gummy treats like Swedish Fish, Gummy Alligators and Mini Frogs in a rainbow of fruity flavors, this assortment is sure to make a splash.
Kids who want their gummy candies with a kick will love the Sour Mix collection of candies. This assortment of sour gummy belts, worms and cola bottles is designed to trigger mouths to water with its heavy coating of tart sugary grains. Available in a paint can package, this collection is sure to provide sour candy junkies with the tangy thrill they crave.
For those who desire something sweet but don't necessarily want hard or chewy candy, gum is the perfect heat-proof solution. Nothing brings back youthful memories than the fresh, sweet flavor of bubble gum on a warm day. For a new twist on an old favorite, Dubble Bubble Gumballs in Very Cherry pair the classic taste of Dubble Bubble gum with cherry candy on the outside for some extra zip. Dubble Bubble Gum Balls in Very Cherry come in either mini bin or paint can packaging.
Every sweet tooth knows that some candy just can't handle the heat and sun without being reduced to a messy pile of goo. Thankfully, sugar lovers both young and old have a ton of options for treats that will hold up on even the hottest summer day. From hard candy like Jolly Ranchers, to jelly beans and gummy candies, there's an option for even the most discerning sweet tooth. So sit back and relax with a Swedish Fish or two and follow it with a gumball chaser for dessert. It's summer, and everyone needs a sun-proof candy to forget the mess and make them feel like a kid again.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
How Hershey's Changed the Face of Chocolate in the USA
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ben_Stuart_Greenwood]Ben Stuart Greenwood
When people talk about chocolate in the States it is a pretty safe bet they will be talking about Hershey's chocolate. Hershey's has become as synonymous with the candy as Kellogg's have with breakfast cereals.
Why is this? Why Hershey's as opposed to any other chocolate manufacturer in America? They are innovators and have been since Milton Hershey created the company in 1894. You only have to take a look at their extensive range of chocolate bars and chocolate related products to see that.
The first product was a chocolate covered caramel. The latest product with Hershey's branding is Hershey's Cookies and Creme bar introduced in 1994. In between there have been many, many more but perhaps the most famous is Hershey's Kisses, little drops of chocolate wrapped in silver foil and sold in bags. There are few people in the world, let alone the States, that haven't at least heard of Kisses.
Over the years Hershey has introduced many Hershey branded products, many of which are still in production today. These include Mr Goodbar, combining chocolate and peanuts, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, a plain milk chocolate bar also available in dark chocolate, or with almonds, and a few other varieties too.
Under the same brand name the company has also launched related products, like syrup for making chocolate milk, dessert toppings, cocoa powder, milkshakes and baking chocolate.
Of course, clever marketing has helped Hershey's stay on top, from the strong, instantly recognisable brand logo through advertising to what could be considered appreciated 'charity work'.
A prime example of this last effort is the company's production and supply of over one billion chocolate bars as rations for American troops during the Second World War. A wonderful gesture but also, perhaps cynically, a fantastic way of cementing the brand name in the minds of young men who would return home looking for Hershey's in peacetime.
The current Hershey's range has a more modern look. Air Delight is an air bubble filled bar like the Aero in the UK, Drops are round, almost UFO-like pieces of milk chocolate and Hershey's Miniatures provide bite sized pieces of most of the current range of bars.
However, in order to become truly dominant, the company has also introduced products under different brand names, most notable Reese's. Like Hershey's Kisses, there can be hardly anyone that hasn't at least heard of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
The Reese's range doesn't end there though. Yes, all of them provide a combination of peanut butter and chocolate but there are innovations here too. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, wafer bars, peanut butter, chocolate and nuts, cremes, crunchy versions and crispy versions. Not to mention the simple but remarkably successful tactic of offering the original Peanut Butter Cups in miniature and larger sizes.
The Hershey company was founded on innovation, when Milton combined chocolate and caramel, and it has never lost that ability to create something new and keep itself at the forefront of not only the American candy market but the minds of an entire nation and beyond too.
Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of American Soda, importers of [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/default.aspx]American candy, including [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/Chocolate/default.aspx]Hershey's and Reese's chocolate products, into the UK.
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When people talk about chocolate in the States it is a pretty safe bet they will be talking about Hershey's chocolate. Hershey's has become as synonymous with the candy as Kellogg's have with breakfast cereals.
Why is this? Why Hershey's as opposed to any other chocolate manufacturer in America? They are innovators and have been since Milton Hershey created the company in 1894. You only have to take a look at their extensive range of chocolate bars and chocolate related products to see that.
The first product was a chocolate covered caramel. The latest product with Hershey's branding is Hershey's Cookies and Creme bar introduced in 1994. In between there have been many, many more but perhaps the most famous is Hershey's Kisses, little drops of chocolate wrapped in silver foil and sold in bags. There are few people in the world, let alone the States, that haven't at least heard of Kisses.
Over the years Hershey has introduced many Hershey branded products, many of which are still in production today. These include Mr Goodbar, combining chocolate and peanuts, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, a plain milk chocolate bar also available in dark chocolate, or with almonds, and a few other varieties too.
Under the same brand name the company has also launched related products, like syrup for making chocolate milk, dessert toppings, cocoa powder, milkshakes and baking chocolate.
Of course, clever marketing has helped Hershey's stay on top, from the strong, instantly recognisable brand logo through advertising to what could be considered appreciated 'charity work'.
A prime example of this last effort is the company's production and supply of over one billion chocolate bars as rations for American troops during the Second World War. A wonderful gesture but also, perhaps cynically, a fantastic way of cementing the brand name in the minds of young men who would return home looking for Hershey's in peacetime.
The current Hershey's range has a more modern look. Air Delight is an air bubble filled bar like the Aero in the UK, Drops are round, almost UFO-like pieces of milk chocolate and Hershey's Miniatures provide bite sized pieces of most of the current range of bars.
However, in order to become truly dominant, the company has also introduced products under different brand names, most notable Reese's. Like Hershey's Kisses, there can be hardly anyone that hasn't at least heard of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
The Reese's range doesn't end there though. Yes, all of them provide a combination of peanut butter and chocolate but there are innovations here too. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, wafer bars, peanut butter, chocolate and nuts, cremes, crunchy versions and crispy versions. Not to mention the simple but remarkably successful tactic of offering the original Peanut Butter Cups in miniature and larger sizes.
The Hershey company was founded on innovation, when Milton combined chocolate and caramel, and it has never lost that ability to create something new and keep itself at the forefront of not only the American candy market but the minds of an entire nation and beyond too.
Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of American Soda, importers of [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/default.aspx]American candy, including [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/Chocolate/default.aspx]Hershey's and Reese's chocolate products, into the UK.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Hershey Company - The Journey of Milton Hershey
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Joel_Bernstein]Joel Bernstein
From the western coasts of California to the eastern beaches of New Jersey, it is easy to see why The Hershey Company is America's favorite candy company. It seems today that the simple, brown packaged chocolate bar embroidered with the famous Hershey logo has become an American Icon as recognizable as the great bald eagle. The company has always been uniquely American, from its humble, hardworking roots to its successful launch into global market. All the success is credited to one man, who showed perseverance and inspiring resolve despite being presented with failure during the bleakest of times.
It is said that it all started with an idea. Milton Hershey, born September 13, 1857, had an insight to cover his caramel with a sweet chocolate coating. However, the truth is that it all, in fact, started with a critical loss. Hershey Milton had founded a candy shop in Pennsylvania, which to his despair failed to bring prosperity. It seemed as if Milton's passion in life had come to an end. Hershey tried his luck in the great state of New York but again was greeted with disappointment. Nevertheless, Milton Hershey had a fundamental characteristic which saved him despite his losses. Milton Hershey knew having a strong resolution was key in being triumphant.
Hershey continued with his dreams and founded the Lancaster Caramel Company in Pennsylvania, where he infused fresh milk into his golden caramel to create the most palatable treat. This business flourished and eventually fetched him an incredible one million dollars, enough money to expand and explore as Milton Hershey pleased. At this point in his life, Hershey returned to his humble roots in Derry Church Pennsylvania which would later be renamed after the great entrepreneur himself. In Derry Church Hershey decided to move beyond the popular caramel candies and visualized a new dream. His goal was to commercialize chocolate, once a luxury item available only to the rich and wealthy. Hershey erected a chocolate manufacturing plant which proved more successful than he could have ever hoped.
Where others would see success and perfection, Hershey would only see opportunity and room for further improvement. Regardless of his success in manufacturing sweet chocolate, Hershey knew he had a destiny in making milk chocolate. Hershey built a milk-processing plant in hopes of creating the perfect recipe for milk chocolate. Many believe he succeeded with his discovery of the Hershey Process. The process is still a company secret, but it is presumed that Hershey used butyric acid to stop the fermentation of milk and created a uniquely tangy chocolate, that grew to be loved by the American public.
Hershey's company continued to grow at an outstanding rate. With the invention of the Hershey "Kiss" and the companies' role in the Second World War, the Hershey Company had carved its place in the history of the American economy. Milton Hershey was a husband, a philanthropist and one of America's most iconic entrepreneurs. He paved the road for future candy industries and showed the world what quality before profit truly meant. His unparalleled dedication to charity and his creation of the Milton Hershey School Trust Fund showed that he was one of a kind. A true inspiration and a gentle soul. Milton Hershey died at age eighty-eight on October 13, 1945 in Hershey Hospital.
Joel Bernstein
BS Management Science Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
MBA Rutgers University.
Joel Bernstein writes about candy and confectionery products. Candy is great to write about because it is a happy topic that people enjoy. Enjoy this article about Milton Hershey. Candy manufacturers, end consumers and [http://www.bwcliffordcandy.com/wholesalecandy.aspx]Wholesale Candy store owners should find it interesting.
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From the western coasts of California to the eastern beaches of New Jersey, it is easy to see why The Hershey Company is America's favorite candy company. It seems today that the simple, brown packaged chocolate bar embroidered with the famous Hershey logo has become an American Icon as recognizable as the great bald eagle. The company has always been uniquely American, from its humble, hardworking roots to its successful launch into global market. All the success is credited to one man, who showed perseverance and inspiring resolve despite being presented with failure during the bleakest of times.
It is said that it all started with an idea. Milton Hershey, born September 13, 1857, had an insight to cover his caramel with a sweet chocolate coating. However, the truth is that it all, in fact, started with a critical loss. Hershey Milton had founded a candy shop in Pennsylvania, which to his despair failed to bring prosperity. It seemed as if Milton's passion in life had come to an end. Hershey tried his luck in the great state of New York but again was greeted with disappointment. Nevertheless, Milton Hershey had a fundamental characteristic which saved him despite his losses. Milton Hershey knew having a strong resolution was key in being triumphant.
Hershey continued with his dreams and founded the Lancaster Caramel Company in Pennsylvania, where he infused fresh milk into his golden caramel to create the most palatable treat. This business flourished and eventually fetched him an incredible one million dollars, enough money to expand and explore as Milton Hershey pleased. At this point in his life, Hershey returned to his humble roots in Derry Church Pennsylvania which would later be renamed after the great entrepreneur himself. In Derry Church Hershey decided to move beyond the popular caramel candies and visualized a new dream. His goal was to commercialize chocolate, once a luxury item available only to the rich and wealthy. Hershey erected a chocolate manufacturing plant which proved more successful than he could have ever hoped.
Where others would see success and perfection, Hershey would only see opportunity and room for further improvement. Regardless of his success in manufacturing sweet chocolate, Hershey knew he had a destiny in making milk chocolate. Hershey built a milk-processing plant in hopes of creating the perfect recipe for milk chocolate. Many believe he succeeded with his discovery of the Hershey Process. The process is still a company secret, but it is presumed that Hershey used butyric acid to stop the fermentation of milk and created a uniquely tangy chocolate, that grew to be loved by the American public.
Hershey's company continued to grow at an outstanding rate. With the invention of the Hershey "Kiss" and the companies' role in the Second World War, the Hershey Company had carved its place in the history of the American economy. Milton Hershey was a husband, a philanthropist and one of America's most iconic entrepreneurs. He paved the road for future candy industries and showed the world what quality before profit truly meant. His unparalleled dedication to charity and his creation of the Milton Hershey School Trust Fund showed that he was one of a kind. A true inspiration and a gentle soul. Milton Hershey died at age eighty-eight on October 13, 1945 in Hershey Hospital.
Joel Bernstein
BS Management Science Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
MBA Rutgers University.
Joel Bernstein writes about candy and confectionery products. Candy is great to write about because it is a happy topic that people enjoy. Enjoy this article about Milton Hershey. Candy manufacturers, end consumers and [http://www.bwcliffordcandy.com/wholesalecandy.aspx]Wholesale Candy store owners should find it interesting.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Making Chocolate Candies? Pick the Right Molds to Entertain the Wedding Guests!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Shore]Jimmy Shore
There are various kinds of candies. But homemade chocolate candies are among the best ones out there. They're simply great for wedding ceremonies. You can buy ingredients for wedding candies at specialty stores. Mix these ingredients and enjoy the fun of making candies. You can make any shapes you want with chocolate. Enjoy the fun of making designer chocolates to cater to your wedding guests. But you need the right chocolate candy molds for this.
For wedding occasions, there are various types of molds that come in diverse shapes and designs. You could buy silicone or plastic molds. There are metal molds as well. Silicone made molds or their plastic counterparts happen to be among the simplest ones you can find. Still, other ones can meet your standards too. Normally, as your chocolates become hard, they'll separate easily off the candy molds. And it's so simple to pop out the candies off their molds. It's also a great idea to add some pressure to make the chocolate candies pop out. Be it silicone or plastic molds, you can bend them a little bit, which helps the popping out.
Flat ones happen to be the most common ones among chocolate candy molds. They're quite simple for everyone to use. Again, they're suited if you make a lot of chocolates together. Flat molds create chocolate candies flat on a side and a bit decorated on the other side. They can be filled with different types of fillers as peanut butter, berry paste or caramel. Another type of chocolate is 3-D chocolate mold. They're great for much larger candies. Oftentimes, they feature a wide range of details on both sides.
However, you have to maintain the chocolate molds well. These molds usually are a one-time buy. Washing chocolate molds too often isn't the best way. At least, you don't need to wash the candy molds after each use. Instead, wash the molds if you are completely done with the candy making. Use liquid soaps for washing those. Remember that no matter how durable your candy molds look, they deserve mild cleansing and soft handling. That's the way they are made!
Regardless of how you are planning to maintain the molds, DO NOT soak those. Some people put their chocolate molds into dishwashers. But this can virtually damage the chocolate candy molds. Another mistake people make is, they break sweats by scrubbing their chocolate molds. But it is quite enough to rinse the molds in lukewarm water. Use fingers for rubbing off the liquid soaps. Be sure it's within the crevasses. Only rinse off and get it dried later on by using a tiny spongy cloth. A paper towel would also do.
Choose a cool and dry place for storing the molds. Avoid storing your chocolate candies in hot areas. This tip applies more in the summer. Some molds lose their special finish when they're exposed to heavy heat. Be sure to store your candy molds securely to ensure their longest possible lifetime.
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There are various kinds of candies. But homemade chocolate candies are among the best ones out there. They're simply great for wedding ceremonies. You can buy ingredients for wedding candies at specialty stores. Mix these ingredients and enjoy the fun of making candies. You can make any shapes you want with chocolate. Enjoy the fun of making designer chocolates to cater to your wedding guests. But you need the right chocolate candy molds for this.
For wedding occasions, there are various types of molds that come in diverse shapes and designs. You could buy silicone or plastic molds. There are metal molds as well. Silicone made molds or their plastic counterparts happen to be among the simplest ones you can find. Still, other ones can meet your standards too. Normally, as your chocolates become hard, they'll separate easily off the candy molds. And it's so simple to pop out the candies off their molds. It's also a great idea to add some pressure to make the chocolate candies pop out. Be it silicone or plastic molds, you can bend them a little bit, which helps the popping out.
Flat ones happen to be the most common ones among chocolate candy molds. They're quite simple for everyone to use. Again, they're suited if you make a lot of chocolates together. Flat molds create chocolate candies flat on a side and a bit decorated on the other side. They can be filled with different types of fillers as peanut butter, berry paste or caramel. Another type of chocolate is 3-D chocolate mold. They're great for much larger candies. Oftentimes, they feature a wide range of details on both sides.
However, you have to maintain the chocolate molds well. These molds usually are a one-time buy. Washing chocolate molds too often isn't the best way. At least, you don't need to wash the candy molds after each use. Instead, wash the molds if you are completely done with the candy making. Use liquid soaps for washing those. Remember that no matter how durable your candy molds look, they deserve mild cleansing and soft handling. That's the way they are made!
Regardless of how you are planning to maintain the molds, DO NOT soak those. Some people put their chocolate molds into dishwashers. But this can virtually damage the chocolate candy molds. Another mistake people make is, they break sweats by scrubbing their chocolate molds. But it is quite enough to rinse the molds in lukewarm water. Use fingers for rubbing off the liquid soaps. Be sure it's within the crevasses. Only rinse off and get it dried later on by using a tiny spongy cloth. A paper towel would also do.
Choose a cool and dry place for storing the molds. Avoid storing your chocolate candies in hot areas. This tip applies more in the summer. Some molds lose their special finish when they're exposed to heavy heat. Be sure to store your candy molds securely to ensure their longest possible lifetime.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Did You Ever Consider Buying Chocolate Candy Molds Wholesale? Here Are the Facts You Must Know!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Shore]Jimmy Shore
From time to time, we shop for the ideal chocolate for special occasions. Ironically, despite hovering around numerous stores, it's hard to find what you are really looking for. Isn't that frustrating? For those who can make candies themselves, things really could be much different. Putting it straight and simple, why should you spend more on commercially sold candies, if you can make candies of the same quality yourself. And if you think it's a good idea preparing chocolate candies on your own and in bulk, consider purchasing those supplies wholesale.
There are myriad of candy supplies that you can buy online or offline. Just think of the fun supplies you can buy for making hard candies, truffles or bon bons! Again, chocolates remain among top favorites of all time. But needless to say, the best deals are online! There are different kinds of ingredients that can be used. It's real fun for candy making enthusiasts to shop for supplies like chocolate, molds, pots or different kind fun candy ingredients that keep guests charmed and delighted. Doing a little bit of research online also lets you to get an overall idea on the tasks and costs involved. Besides, candy stores are feasible pots if you intend to locate wholesale deals to buy candy supplies.
Today, you can find lots of online communities which host candy lover members. If you read online forums and blogs on candy making, it's so easy for you to get valuable insights online. You also get to understand the views or experiences of veteran candy makers. If you have the patience to read, you'll get lots of real life tips on shopping for wholesale candy making supplies. Fortunately, many online candy stores are ready to offer useful insights for you to help you with your quest for candy supplies.
And just look at the bright side here. If you shop online, you'll save yourself the hassle of visiting typical stores offline. If you're just new with your candy making, it's safer to stick to the easy recipes only. Ironically, making hard candies is indeed hard for some beginners. Sounds funny though, but it's hard for some people to make even hard candies. You need to face the fact that it takes some tricks and tactics to make good candies. You can't just rely on the best recipe to make candies. But if you keep going, you'll grasp the art sooner or later. Even if it feels cumbersome to handle molds in the first place, you'll get used to it eventually.
To be on the safe side, get started with only flat candy molds, since they happen to be among the simplest ones and hence will hardly require any skills at all. And you're also at your liberty to choose from different kinds of molds and shapes. Like we just said, flat molds are the safest for most novice candy makers. You don't need to do much more than simply pouring the liquid candy into the molds, so you can let it dry for some time. Regardless of the initial choices you have, you'll see your candy making skills flourishing. Then you could simply start trying out molds like 3-D and hollow molds. And be sure to gauge the demand of candies for the occasion you're preparing for. This will help you understand how much you will buy on wholesale deals.
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From time to time, we shop for the ideal chocolate for special occasions. Ironically, despite hovering around numerous stores, it's hard to find what you are really looking for. Isn't that frustrating? For those who can make candies themselves, things really could be much different. Putting it straight and simple, why should you spend more on commercially sold candies, if you can make candies of the same quality yourself. And if you think it's a good idea preparing chocolate candies on your own and in bulk, consider purchasing those supplies wholesale.
There are myriad of candy supplies that you can buy online or offline. Just think of the fun supplies you can buy for making hard candies, truffles or bon bons! Again, chocolates remain among top favorites of all time. But needless to say, the best deals are online! There are different kinds of ingredients that can be used. It's real fun for candy making enthusiasts to shop for supplies like chocolate, molds, pots or different kind fun candy ingredients that keep guests charmed and delighted. Doing a little bit of research online also lets you to get an overall idea on the tasks and costs involved. Besides, candy stores are feasible pots if you intend to locate wholesale deals to buy candy supplies.
Today, you can find lots of online communities which host candy lover members. If you read online forums and blogs on candy making, it's so easy for you to get valuable insights online. You also get to understand the views or experiences of veteran candy makers. If you have the patience to read, you'll get lots of real life tips on shopping for wholesale candy making supplies. Fortunately, many online candy stores are ready to offer useful insights for you to help you with your quest for candy supplies.
And just look at the bright side here. If you shop online, you'll save yourself the hassle of visiting typical stores offline. If you're just new with your candy making, it's safer to stick to the easy recipes only. Ironically, making hard candies is indeed hard for some beginners. Sounds funny though, but it's hard for some people to make even hard candies. You need to face the fact that it takes some tricks and tactics to make good candies. You can't just rely on the best recipe to make candies. But if you keep going, you'll grasp the art sooner or later. Even if it feels cumbersome to handle molds in the first place, you'll get used to it eventually.
To be on the safe side, get started with only flat candy molds, since they happen to be among the simplest ones and hence will hardly require any skills at all. And you're also at your liberty to choose from different kinds of molds and shapes. Like we just said, flat molds are the safest for most novice candy makers. You don't need to do much more than simply pouring the liquid candy into the molds, so you can let it dry for some time. Regardless of the initial choices you have, you'll see your candy making skills flourishing. Then you could simply start trying out molds like 3-D and hollow molds. And be sure to gauge the demand of candies for the occasion you're preparing for. This will help you understand how much you will buy on wholesale deals.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Cherry Ripe: An Aussie Icon
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Spencer_Samaroo]Spencer Samaroo
Like Crocodile Dundee, Uluru, Skippy the Kangaroo and Neighbours, Cherry Ripe is right up there as a true Aussie icon.
That delicious saliva inducing blend of moist coconut and juicy cherries enrobed in generous ripples of rich Old Gold� dark chocolate, Cherry Ripe is as distinctive as it is unique. Some people refer to it as a kind of Cherry Bounty. My four year old son refers to it as a party in his tummy.
Introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson's, a respected Australian confectionery manufacturer who for decades were the largest confectioner in Australia before Cadbury acquired them in 1967, and whose portfolio of chocolate products also included Freddo, Crunchie, Picnic, Rose's Chocolate Box, Old Gold� and Snack, Cherry Ripe remains not just Australia's oldest chocolate bar but also one of its most popular. Presently it is ranked the fourth most popular chocolate bar in Australia with a retail value of over $35million.
Available in a range of formats including 55g and 85g bars as well as 216g Share Packs and 18g Special Treats pieces, Cherry Ripe has stood the test of time. Other variations most notably Apricot Ripe have come and gone but Cherry Ripe has been the only flavour to enjoy any kind of success or longevity. As well as my four year old son, my thirty six year old wife and my seventy six year old mother-in-law both grew up with Cherry Ripe. Presumably with parties in their tummies too.
So what is it about Cherry Ripe that makes it an Australian powerhouse chocolate brand?
Well for a start it tastes really good. The Old Gold� dark chocolate coating strikes that perfect balance between cocoa and bitterness, that is so often over powering in other chocolate bars, and in doing so provides the perfect accompaniment to its delightful centre of sweet coconut that is soft and slightly chewy without being coarse or crumbly, and cherries that are neither too sweet and nor too sour as to face-screwingly be off putting. It also smells pretty good too. Resonating a subtle aroma that falls somewhere between chocolate and, somewhat bizarrely, raspberry the smell would actually make quite a good perfume. Now that I come to think of it perhaps I should give Cadbury Australia a call?
As the only bar to offer you the 'Big Cherry Taste' Cherry Ripe also sits in a bit of a niche in the marketplace which is always a good thing to achieve. However perhaps the most influencing factor to the continued success of Cherry Ripe is the way it has been marketed over the years. In particular its television adverts through the years dating from as far back as the famous 'Wild Woman' adverts of the early 1970s right through to the recent advert at the turn of the century which featured a vintage red car being smothered in chocolate against the musical score of a cover version of Brenda Lee's 'Sweet Nothings', have arguably been almost as popular as the chocolate bar itself.
When Sir Macpherson Robertson launched the Cherry Ripes in 1924 I wonder if he could possibly have imagined the kind of legacy he was creating with the chocolate bar, which up until 2002 still sported the MacRobertson's logo. Given that Cadbury Australia has only as recently as last year released a new variation, entitled the Cherry Roll which they describe as 'Ripe Juicy Cherries and Coconut all dipped in Old Gold� Rich Dark Chocolate, sprinkled with Coconut', I would say there is still some life in the iconic brand yet.
Spencer Samaroo, Managing Director, Moo-Lolly-Bar http://www.moolollybar.com.au/
The best online chocolate lolly and confectionery store on the web!
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Cherry-Ripe:-An-Aussie-Icon&id=6528201] Cherry Ripe: An Aussie Icon
Like Crocodile Dundee, Uluru, Skippy the Kangaroo and Neighbours, Cherry Ripe is right up there as a true Aussie icon.
That delicious saliva inducing blend of moist coconut and juicy cherries enrobed in generous ripples of rich Old Gold� dark chocolate, Cherry Ripe is as distinctive as it is unique. Some people refer to it as a kind of Cherry Bounty. My four year old son refers to it as a party in his tummy.
Introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson's, a respected Australian confectionery manufacturer who for decades were the largest confectioner in Australia before Cadbury acquired them in 1967, and whose portfolio of chocolate products also included Freddo, Crunchie, Picnic, Rose's Chocolate Box, Old Gold� and Snack, Cherry Ripe remains not just Australia's oldest chocolate bar but also one of its most popular. Presently it is ranked the fourth most popular chocolate bar in Australia with a retail value of over $35million.
Available in a range of formats including 55g and 85g bars as well as 216g Share Packs and 18g Special Treats pieces, Cherry Ripe has stood the test of time. Other variations most notably Apricot Ripe have come and gone but Cherry Ripe has been the only flavour to enjoy any kind of success or longevity. As well as my four year old son, my thirty six year old wife and my seventy six year old mother-in-law both grew up with Cherry Ripe. Presumably with parties in their tummies too.
So what is it about Cherry Ripe that makes it an Australian powerhouse chocolate brand?
Well for a start it tastes really good. The Old Gold� dark chocolate coating strikes that perfect balance between cocoa and bitterness, that is so often over powering in other chocolate bars, and in doing so provides the perfect accompaniment to its delightful centre of sweet coconut that is soft and slightly chewy without being coarse or crumbly, and cherries that are neither too sweet and nor too sour as to face-screwingly be off putting. It also smells pretty good too. Resonating a subtle aroma that falls somewhere between chocolate and, somewhat bizarrely, raspberry the smell would actually make quite a good perfume. Now that I come to think of it perhaps I should give Cadbury Australia a call?
As the only bar to offer you the 'Big Cherry Taste' Cherry Ripe also sits in a bit of a niche in the marketplace which is always a good thing to achieve. However perhaps the most influencing factor to the continued success of Cherry Ripe is the way it has been marketed over the years. In particular its television adverts through the years dating from as far back as the famous 'Wild Woman' adverts of the early 1970s right through to the recent advert at the turn of the century which featured a vintage red car being smothered in chocolate against the musical score of a cover version of Brenda Lee's 'Sweet Nothings', have arguably been almost as popular as the chocolate bar itself.
When Sir Macpherson Robertson launched the Cherry Ripes in 1924 I wonder if he could possibly have imagined the kind of legacy he was creating with the chocolate bar, which up until 2002 still sported the MacRobertson's logo. Given that Cadbury Australia has only as recently as last year released a new variation, entitled the Cherry Roll which they describe as 'Ripe Juicy Cherries and Coconut all dipped in Old Gold� Rich Dark Chocolate, sprinkled with Coconut', I would say there is still some life in the iconic brand yet.
Spencer Samaroo, Managing Director, Moo-Lolly-Bar http://www.moolollybar.com.au/
The best online chocolate lolly and confectionery store on the web!
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Cherry-Ripe:-An-Aussie-Icon&id=6528201] Cherry Ripe: An Aussie Icon
Friday, November 18, 2011
Stop Your Sweet Tooth Craving With Chocolate Smoothies
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tommy_O_Coffler]Tommy O Coffler
Most people have cravings for certain food at certain periods, be it sugar, carbohydrates or alcohol. This is felt as an urge to reach for that bar of candy or that bag of potato chips to snack on, or to drink that glass of wine after dinner. The cravings are signs that the body gives. When someone is tired or depressed, brain chemicals react and tell the body to eat something. The brain signals are the cravings.
Sugar cravings are very common, especially among women. For some, eating sweets have become a habit after a meal or during certain periods of the day. Others are used to the feel-good effect that sweet treats provide and they feel irritable when avoiding them. In short, sugar can be addictive. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to give the body what it needs and one of these is by drinking a chocolate smoothies.
Chocolate, by itself, is not unhealthy. In fact, it has been touted as a health food because it contains anti-oxidants that are also found in green tea. Anti-oxidants provide many benefits for the body such as improved circulation, better digestion, lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and defense against free radicals that can cause many types of illnesses. This does not mean that people can have their fill of the chocolate bars available everywhere. The benefits can only be obtained when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and not from the more common ones containing processed cocoa that has been mixed with sugars, milk and artificial flavors.
Since the aim is to make the chocolate smoothies as healthy as possible, only dark chocolate of good quality should be used. Milk can be added but others have suggested using nuts, coconut, avocados and oatmeal to make their drinks creamy. Smoothie drinkers are encouraged to experiment with ingredients when it comes to mixing them with chocolate because it is very versatile and goes well with many types of flavors. Who knows? One might stumble into a mixture that tastes amazingly great.
As most of us would attest, what is chocolate without the sweetness? Although refined sugar can be added, it should be avoided as much as possible because it will only add empty calories to the chocolate smoothies. A good alternative is to use dates that have been soaked in water. Dates are naturally sweet fruits that are very rich in vitamins and fiber. They will not only make the smoothie taste better, but will also make it creamy. Bananas are also excellent substitutes for sugar. They are rich in potassium that promotes normal blood pressure and heart functions. Adding nuts will make the smoothie tastier and more protein-rich and good for boosting energy.
Chocolate smoothies not only provide great taste but great nutrition as well. Amazingly, despite the benefits that it gives, it does not add extra pounds to the body. Anyone can now satisfy sweet cravings without feeling the guilt. [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/Chocolate-Smoothie-Recipes-Arent-Always-As-Bad-As-You-Think-They-Are.html]Chocolate smoothies really make deliciously healthy desserts. You can find more smoothie recipes for other [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/10-oh-so-right-smoothies-as-perfect-family-desserts.html]dessert smoothies by clicking on the blue links today! Remember, dessert doesn't always have to be unhealthy!
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Stop-Your-Sweet-Tooth-Craving-With-Chocolate-Smoothies&id=6530876] Stop Your Sweet Tooth Craving With Chocolate Smoothies
Most people have cravings for certain food at certain periods, be it sugar, carbohydrates or alcohol. This is felt as an urge to reach for that bar of candy or that bag of potato chips to snack on, or to drink that glass of wine after dinner. The cravings are signs that the body gives. When someone is tired or depressed, brain chemicals react and tell the body to eat something. The brain signals are the cravings.
Sugar cravings are very common, especially among women. For some, eating sweets have become a habit after a meal or during certain periods of the day. Others are used to the feel-good effect that sweet treats provide and they feel irritable when avoiding them. In short, sugar can be addictive. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to give the body what it needs and one of these is by drinking a chocolate smoothies.
Chocolate, by itself, is not unhealthy. In fact, it has been touted as a health food because it contains anti-oxidants that are also found in green tea. Anti-oxidants provide many benefits for the body such as improved circulation, better digestion, lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and defense against free radicals that can cause many types of illnesses. This does not mean that people can have their fill of the chocolate bars available everywhere. The benefits can only be obtained when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and not from the more common ones containing processed cocoa that has been mixed with sugars, milk and artificial flavors.
Since the aim is to make the chocolate smoothies as healthy as possible, only dark chocolate of good quality should be used. Milk can be added but others have suggested using nuts, coconut, avocados and oatmeal to make their drinks creamy. Smoothie drinkers are encouraged to experiment with ingredients when it comes to mixing them with chocolate because it is very versatile and goes well with many types of flavors. Who knows? One might stumble into a mixture that tastes amazingly great.
As most of us would attest, what is chocolate without the sweetness? Although refined sugar can be added, it should be avoided as much as possible because it will only add empty calories to the chocolate smoothies. A good alternative is to use dates that have been soaked in water. Dates are naturally sweet fruits that are very rich in vitamins and fiber. They will not only make the smoothie taste better, but will also make it creamy. Bananas are also excellent substitutes for sugar. They are rich in potassium that promotes normal blood pressure and heart functions. Adding nuts will make the smoothie tastier and more protein-rich and good for boosting energy.
Chocolate smoothies not only provide great taste but great nutrition as well. Amazingly, despite the benefits that it gives, it does not add extra pounds to the body. Anyone can now satisfy sweet cravings without feeling the guilt. [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/Chocolate-Smoothie-Recipes-Arent-Always-As-Bad-As-You-Think-They-Are.html]Chocolate smoothies really make deliciously healthy desserts. You can find more smoothie recipes for other [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/10-oh-so-right-smoothies-as-perfect-family-desserts.html]dessert smoothies by clicking on the blue links today! Remember, dessert doesn't always have to be unhealthy!
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