Candy for All Occasions; Weddings, Anniversaries, Mother’s Day
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People have been making candy for thousands of years. Why is candy
almost as old as the human race? Candy is a cure-all for the blues.
Candy can motivate, soothe, calm, remind, appease, befriend, reconcile,
flirt or bribe. Candy can say, ‘I am sorry’ or ‘I remember’. Candy is
a balm for emotional unease and a finishing touch for any entertaining
event.Candy is one of the most versatile and edible substances. It exists
in a variety of forms in every country across the world. Whether you
are sucking the sweet, liquid sugar right out of a freshly-hewn cane,
breaking off a piece of gooey and delicious honeycomb or unwrapping a
hand-made, gourmet-sculpted chocolate, candy indulgence can release
endorphins and help you forget all your troubles for one enveloping
moment in that really good realm of yum.Specialty Candy
One of the reasons candy is so
versatile is because it is malleable. It can be round, square,
twisted, rolled and shaped in most any form you desire. It can be
moulded onto a stick or shaped into a whistle. Candy transcends all
ages and can have a different level of appeal for the very young, the
otherwise serious or the very old. You can buy retro-candy on-line or
in a specialty store or you can order candy, pay for it electronically
and have it shipped to the other side of the planet. You don’t need
teeth to enjoy it, but should most definitely brush yours after eating
it.All-Natural Candy
Candy is often created out of
refined sugar, but it can also be made from natural ingredients. The
cocoa bean provides us with dark chocolate, a substance which we have
recently acknowledged as having anti-oxidant properties. A small
evergreen tree gives us cinnamon, a spice that cranks up the heat in
any candy. Cinnamon also dispels bad breath, releases nasal
congestion, assists with digestion and discourages bacteria growth. The
honey comb is another natural source of sweetness as is the maple tree,
the sugar cane, corn kernels and the carob plant. Mint is often used
in combination with honey or chocolate and has soothing, calming
effects on the throat, nasal passages and stomach.Sugar-Free Candy
Sugar-free candy is a
contemporary option for a healthier way to enjoy the sweet taste
without adding extra calories or encouraging fluctuating blood sugar
levels. If you haven’t tried it, give it a whirl; sugar-free
confections have improved tenfold in recent years; often you cannot
distinguish the sugary version from the sugar-free model. Chocolate,
butterscotch, mint, hard candy, licorice, toffee, caramels and gummy
shapes all can be devoured in a delicious and sugar-free form.Holiday Candy
Can’t think of a
gift? Candy is an appropriate stand-in for any celebration and can be
purchased in celebratory symbols to suit any occasion whether it is a
birth, wedding, religious holiday or sombre occasion.Having trouble finding the right touch for a large gathering? Candy
is cross-cultural, avoids age and gender barriers and is tolerant of
any race or religious difference. Order it in bulk; keep it wrapped
for hygienic dispensing and candy becomes a hassle-free, convenient way
of letting everyone know you care.Party Candy
Need creative ways to entertain
children? Make your own candy. It is easier than you would think and
gives children a sense of accomplishment they can enjoy independently.
Most candy recipes require only a candy thermometer and basic
ingredients you can purchase at your local grocery store. Making
gingerbread houses, decorating desserts and pulling taffy are memorable
experiences from childhood that most people remember fondly for a
lifetime. Candy can be used as prizes for group games. Individually
wrapped candy can be hidden outside for Easter egg hunts, or used as
markers in a scavenger hunt.Candy has many good points. As it is with anything else, moderation
is the key to finding a healthy balance, so don’t hate the candy. Use
it wisely, with enthusiasm and expand your creativity. Most of all,
enjoy it. Candy is one of life’s treats. Even when you don’t want it,
it still tastes good.
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{03 Jul 2009}