Celebrating Gumdrops

Celebrating Gumdrops

Today’s Spotlight is on Gumdrops. Gumdrops are a small, firm, jelly-like gummy candy with a chewy consistency. They are made from a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, (or gelatin), and flavorings. The mixture is heated and then poured into molds to create small, colorful...
The 5 Things That Cooks Care Most About

The 5 Things That Cooks Care Most About

There are a lot of things at play when you are planning meals and preparing recipes. But here are the 5 things that most ordinary cooks care about when it comes to their kitchen and making recipes. 1. Quality Ingredients: Cooks are always looking for the freshest and...
Cotton Candy Grapes

Cotton Candy Grapes

Talk about job security, cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner named John C. Wharton. It was debuted the treat at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. Since then the child in all of us has been enamored by...
Celebrating Cream-Filled Chocolates

Celebrating Cream-Filled Chocolates

Today’s Spotlight is on Cream-Filled Chocolates. Cream-filled chocolates are chocolates with a cream filling. Cream-filled chocolates can contain a variety of fillings, including: Heavy cream, Ganache, Liqueurs, Marzipan, Fruits, Caramel, Vanilla, Mint, Brandy, Rum,...
Celebrating Tortellini

Celebrating Tortellini

Today’s Spotlight is on Tortellini. Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia. Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth. In the area of origin, they are usually sold...
Celebrating Biscotti

Celebrating Biscotti

Today’s Spotlight is on Biscotti. Biscotti, known also as cantucci, are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo. Biscotti are Italian...

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