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Regardless of any groundhogs’ predictions, the arrival of spring is a month away! This means more outdoor festivals, farmers markets, picnics and parties on the horizon. Don’t let warm weather keep your business from shining at outdoor events by featuring more sturdy treats that aren’t as likely to melt in consumers' hands.
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Marshmallows
RCI member Hilliard’s Chocolates’ toasted coconut marshmallow is
their “tried and true” summer confection. Try it yourself with this
recipe from Epicurious.
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| Kakao Chocolate presents Truffle Shots during RCI's Candy Clinic in 2016. |
Truffle Shots
RCI member, Kakao Chocolate shared a creative idea at a past
Candy Clinic for a mess-free summery chocolate treat. By piping ganche into compostable
cups, Kakao Chocolate’s truffle shots allow them to deliver the same great
chocolatey taste their known for at farmers’ markets and other outdoor events
without the threat of chocolate melting in customers’ hands.
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| MarthaStewart.com |
Brittles & Toffees
As long as they’re not coated in chocolate, you can count on
these hard candies to stand tough. This recipe for sweet and smoky brittle from
MarthaStewart.com
would make the perfect addition to a summer BBQ or pool-party themed display or
sold at a farmers’ market.
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Fudge
Not only do many fudge recipes hold up to reasonable heat, no-cook
fudge recipes can help you keep the temperature down in your candy kitchen. Check out this tutorial
for watermelon fudge that screams summer! Consider inserting popsicle sticks
into watermelon wedges to serve as fudge pops.
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Cotton Candy
A staple at any outdoor carnival or boardwalk, these sugary
clouds melt in your mouth, but not in your hand. When stored properly, cotton
candy can withstand relatively high temperatures and deliver pops of color to your
booth or retail shop. If you don’t want to make it yourself, Chocolate Storybook
wholesales 31 unique flavors of hand-spun, specialty cotton candy from classic
pink vanilla to spicy jalapeno.
Outshine the sun this spring and summer with these 5 delicious
treats that can tolerate the heat, without turning into a melty, soupy mess.
Note: The above recommendations are intended for use in reasonable conditions and not guaranteed to withstand extreme heat, such that might occur in shipping during spring and summer months.
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