A few notes from
the candy cabinet.
Useful reading for the moment before you choose—and the moment after you unwrap.
TASTING NOTES · 3 MIN READHow to taste a candy without rushing it ↗
Take a look at the shape and color, but resist deciding what they mean. Color creates an expectation that can be hard to shake. Try words su…
AT HOME · 3 MIN READKeep your candy away from the sticky situation ↗
Hard candy can attract moisture from the surrounding air, making its surface tacky. Keep pieces in their protective wrapping or in a clean, …
GIFTING · 3 MIN READA thoughtful candy gift starts with a few questions ↗
Before choosing a color palette, ask about allergies, dietary restrictions and whether hard candy is suitable for the recipient. If a surpri…
BEHIND THE COUNTER · 3 MIN READWhy handmade candy does not look perfectly identical ↗
A stripe or spiral is affected by how the candy is moved while it is workable. Small differences in that movement can change the width of a …