We apologize for our strong opinion, but we think that supermarket marshmallows are terrible. Hard in texture, cottony in the mouth, they’re the Wonder Bread of marshmallows. If they’re your only frame of reference, we’re not surprised if you don’t particularly like marshmallows.

Here’s a cooking video that shows you how to make good marshmallows from scratch. It’s pretty easy. (The cute kids at the beginning will go away shortly so as to not interfere with the cooking.)

If you decide that you like making marshmallows, you can try other recipes until you’re as good as our favorite artisan marshmallow makers. (Different emulsifiers achieve lighter or heavier textures, for example, and you can make any flavor under the rainbow.)

Find more of our favorite old-fashioned candies in our Gourmet Candy Section.