When you think of the word “summer”, it brings back memories of sun-soaked beaches, vacations with your family, long road trips, and favorite childhood candy. The feeling you had eating taffy on the Ocean City boardwalk or a nonpareil pop… Read More
Archive for June, 2015
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A Tall Taffy Tale: The Origins of Salt Water Taffy
As we draw closer to the official start date of summer, beaches and boardwalks are bustling! Visitors long for nostalgic favorites like salt water taffy, associating it with sunny days spent by the water, and Wockenfuss happily delivers. We’ve got… Read More
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Candy Curiosities: The Science of Cooking Sugar
Turning water and sugar into a delicious lollipop is no simple feat. Cooking sugar is a delicate art, and the process is quite involved. Different temperatures correspond to different sugary outcomes, and in order to be true master of all… Read More
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Pretzels: A Tasty Twisted Tale
Pretzels may seem like all-American bar fare, but one look at the history of these savory snacks and you’ll see that they’re so much more. When delving into the origin story of pretzels, your journey will lead you all the… Read More
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Medicinal Marshmallows? A History of Your Favorite Candy
If you’re a marshmallow lover, you’ve probably savored a peep or two in your life, or enjoyed a flaming hot s’more over a campfire. Marshmallows are certainly a favorite of Americans, but you might be surprised to learn that their… Read More