Category: Candy & Confections

Easter Candy Charcuterie Board For An After-Dinner Treat

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Updated July 2026 Here’s a crowd pleaser of an idea for Easter dinner: an Easter candy “charcuterie board” (platter) at the end of the meal, instead of petit fours*. Candies and cookies take the place of the meats on an actual charcuterie board†. We serve ours at the end of the meal, after dessert, with…
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Issei Mochi Gummies For The Lunar New Year & Beyond

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[1] Issei Mochi Gummies, all natural, vegan, and delicious (photos #1 through #5 © Issei). [2] Vanilla Mochi Gummies. The small packages are portion-controlled and great for small treats and gift bags. [3] Set out a dish with after-dinner coffee. [4] Founder Mika Shino uses mochi to decorate a mini birthday cake. [5] How about…
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Stocking Stuffer: Mochi Gummies, Natural, Vegan, Delicious

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[1] Pillowy, chewy nuggets of strawberry Mochi Gummies (all photos © Issei Mochi Gummies). [2] Each package is 1.76 ounces (50 grams). [3] Use mochi gummies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream. [4] Mochi Gummies garnish an ice cream cone.   Mika Shino, creator of Mochi Gummies (pronounced MOE-chee), explains why she made her…
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Happy Salt Caramel Day & The History Of Salt (Salted) Caramels

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[1] Our favorite salted caramel: the salted lavender caramel from Lillie Belle Farms (photos #1 and #2 © The Nibble). [2] A look inside. [3] The original: Henri Le Roux’s salted caramel with crushed nuts (photos #3 and #4 © Maison Le Roux). [4] Le Roux caramels, individually wrapped. [5] Caramels infused with bacon and…
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Homemade Lollipops Recipe For National Lollipop Day

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July 20th is National Lollipop Day. It’s easy to make lollipops at home if you have candy molds and sticks. The molds are inexpensive, and the same molds can be used for chocolate. Then, just mix corn syrup, sugar, flavor and color and you’ve got pops. Molds are available with swirly designs, flower, stars, hearts,…
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