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Got a sweet tooth? Homemade treats are the perfect way to explore creativity, and always have something on hand for those late night cravings. Whether you're crafting homemade rock candy, chocolate bark, or hard candy, the sweet-making process is both fun and rewarding. Plus, you can even use your homemade confections to create personalised sweet hampers! So, let’s dive into how you can make delicious candy at home, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. Essential Tools for Making Candy Before you start your candy-making journey, you'll need a few key tools to ensure success. You have to use a candy...

  Chocolate lovers around the world will know that chocolate is surprisingly versatile of this sweet treat - from being the perfect pair to a glass of wine to making a sweet fruit even sweeter, chocolate tastes really good with a whole range of foods and drinks. Whether it's for an evening with friend or a quite moment to yourself - there is no better time to try a wonderful and fun chocolate pairing. Our chocolate hampers and chocolate boxes are full of delicious chocolates that can be paired with so many amazing beverages. We have combined a list of...

Cocoa Beans date back to 5,000 years ago, with the Cacao plant originally being enjoyed as a drink by the Mayo-Chinchipe culture. This bitter liquid chocolate evolved over the years to become a delicious enjoyed across the world, but how did it end up as a sweet treat loved by many? Chocolate confectionery has a rich history and we are going to delve into it. The Ancient Origins of Cocoa Beans The Cacao Tree is native to Southern America and the Olmecs, considered the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica, were among the first civilisations to cultivate the tree in this region....

Rising to popularity on TikTok, freeze dried sweets are some of the trendiest sweets around and we are seeing them all over the place, but what actually are they? Freeze dried candy are sweets, such as marshmallows and chocolate, that have undergone the freeze drying process (a method of removing moisture from food products whilst preserving taste and nutritional value and extending the shelf life - originally used for space travel and military rations) When these sweets come out of this process, they are dry, lightweight and have a crunchy texture and have an insane flavour. This unique texture is...

In 1975, Popping Candy (also known as Pop Rocks) shocked people across the globe as it was introduced to the Sweet World by Pop Rocks Candy Company. Popping Candy was first invented by a chemist called William Mitchell, whose job was to create innovative food products to capture consumers' attention. Mitchell conducted a science experiment with sugar, lactose, and corn syrup. By exposing this mixture to pressurised carbon dioxide gas, Popping Candy was born: a sweet treat that crackles and pops in your mouth. This candy faced widespread popularity across the world because of the novelty and fun experience it...