Day In The Life at Hercules Candy Getting Ready For Christmas

[@PattyNieto]

Steve made such a beautiful statement when Max said "even though I am not part of the family" of course Max is part of the family. You can see how much he us loved by all of you. This seems to be the norm with all your employees. You are all a family.

[@meowmeow8591]

"Oh, he's family. I beat him, just like all the other kids!"

[@ellenarchambault8526]

Molly 2016 agreed. The secret ingredient is love.

[@tedstation5607]

Molly 2016 when did he say that

[@carolward9177]

I want a job just like this one you guys rock candy Lol.

[@samiammunoz6854]

39:55

[@eileenmc1128]

Craig and Max, you’re both living the dream jobs!! When you go to work not dreading it and not looking at the clock...priceless...it’s what everyone wants and not all have but should. Wishing this for everyone out there looking for their dream job!

[@AT-jm4dl]

Pardon the cliche, but it's always "greener on the other side", isn't it ?

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks so much Eileen!

[@minibit0103]

Eileen Mc11 It’s a really good feeling family dynamic!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

@@AT-jm4dl No job is perfect but I can assure you that from what I've seen I'd qualify this environment as pretty damn good

[@jenniking5479]

Hello from northern Ireland. I just received a big surprise from my friends Beth and Eric who live not far from yourselves, they sent me a box with ribbon candy and a large box of cashew brittle. I am so over the moon that I have finally gotten to taste your incredible candy especially after watching your videos and following you all on social media for such a long time. I'm sitting watching this video getting stuck into my box of brittle and I'm loving it. Please keep up your awesome work as you bring so much happiness to so many people. I know you all work so hard but I just want you all to know it really is appreciated. Love and best wishes to you all and I hope you have a very MERRY Christmas and A VERY happy New Year. Xox

[@jenniking5479]

@@gigglegiggles3189 well some of it was just dust lol but most of it survived the travels lol and it tasted lovely and was filled with flavour xx

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you love the videos and even happier that you love the candy!

[@jenniking5479]

@@HerculesCandy I truly did and I look forward to getting to visit your shop in person at the end of 2019. Thank you again x

[@porkypig26]

You know if ya didn’t throw the dust out, go get some chocolate and melt it and add the ribbon candy and that way you get the best of both worlds and you don’t waste it. That’s what I would do. I have about 40 or more lbs of chocolate but no kitchen or kitchen😭.. that’s what I would do

[@jenniking5479]

@@porkypig26 I put the dust on some Ice cream and it was awesome lol

[@Hannahalla]

I have a dream... I will fly from Poland to your shop to see all of the crew and buy A TON OF THIS SWEET STUFF. I love your job!

[@HerculesCandy]

We'll see ya soon!

[@Agnieszka11102]

Polka ma super czekolade

[@beeman2075]

Hannahalla I have the same dream, only to fly from Australia and buy a large bag of their product. Season's greetings to you from the other side of the world :)

[@_JoyceArt]

I share that dream, but from The Netherlands. If I ever get to go back to New York, I hope I’ll be able to get to them. It’s like they’re family. But, Polish candy is great too!

[@Hannahalla]

Hercules Candy U can make american version of „Ptasie Mleczko” - creamy thick foam (not marshmallow!) covered in chocolate :D

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Karen🤗 already hard at work bagging cow chips and snack clubs! Terry always busy. Sam filling the assorted boxes looks confusing. Cara and "third twin" Loren packing orders. And Quick Steve and Max 😂 making the hard choices like which glove to wear! Making that peppermint bark looks so cool. Max working the enrober like a boss💪! The GoPro view was cool. Melanie bagging. Thanks for the recommendation! Craig ... Craiging😜Everyone doing so much. THANK YOU ALL! ❤ Max is family!🙌

[@HerculesCandy]

Haha thanks Linda, I can tell you didn't blink once the while vidya

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

@@HerculesCandy I couldn't leave anyone out. I truly appreciate your efforts to show us what's happening. I pause the video and edit my comment as I watch. The bit at the end about family had me in tears😢 enjoy your day!

[@tenamarief]

@2:36😂😂...”I’m not all about the flat curls.” This woman is a hoot! She gets me laughing out loud the first few seconds she opens her mouth.

[@highestone2313]

From somebody who helps run a family corporation & two other family business it’s nice to see the humorous family banter you all engage in. The new candy shop looks great, should be placing a order here soon!

[@joeNbritt]

It's one thing to eat some sugar you bought and a whole different thing to enjoy a treat you know was personally handled by Quick Steve himself. Truly a master at his craft.

[@vnette9777]

Missed you guys!

[@HerculesCandy]

We missed posting for you guys!

[@TheCreativitySquirrel]

So glad you guys are posting videos again. I missed you all!

[@HerculesCandy]

Missed you all too!

[@ellenarchambault8526]

Santa better put gold in Karen's stocking.

[@hindler]

Wouldn't she then have lumpy legs?

[@senajabeen1076]

Santa is to cheap for that

[@kivs3007]

Ellen Archambault yeah! We wouldn’t want her to have to choke him like she does with the wrapping of the candy 😄

[@ellenarchambault8526]

sena jabeen well in Santa's defense...he does shop for a bunch of folks.

[@ellenarchambault8526]

sena jabeen Santa is poor not cheap. He inspires others to be kind. I would give all the people that work at Hurcules hard working staff gold if I were not broke. They inspire me and I love all of them. Sure you feel the same.

[@byronmurphy1977]

Guess who's back, back again, Karen's back, tell a friend.

[@lemonjay2076]

I have no family so it’s nice to look in on someone else’s family and enjoy the banter and the family dynamics. You are all awesome!

[@marycook1644]

Lemon Jay 🍋🐻🐬💝🍫

[@dutchdc]

My son in law works for a family run candy store in Pennsylvania, they also make the candies/ chocolates in the store. The store owner family is fantastic and take really great care of all their employees!

[@fidilkid]

WOW! LOVE seeing you guys truckin' along! Congrats on all the business coming in! Just curious, how do Steve and Max and the other candy-makers get a lunch/dinner break when they're super busy making candy? I'd love to see a little montage of break-time for the staff!

[@aclark8298]

Yes!!! Blessings!!! I know how hard it must be to keep up with the huge influx of business in your company, so I truly appreciate the fact that you took the time to post a video for all of us to enjoy when there really is no time for videos right now. Don’t worry we will wait. We are patient and aren’t going anywhere ! Keep up the great work y’all!!! 🎁🎄💕🍡🍬🍫🍭

[@intergalacticspooks2414]

I was honestly having a really bad week, but after watching a few of these videos I feel much better! Like, the candy making process is soothing, the way the videos are recorded gives me absolutely no stress (that probably made no sense), and the wholesome banter along with all the witty puns just melts away my constant anxiety. So a big frickin’ thank you for blessing us with these beautiful videos 👏👏

[@jennyolsson4040]

What a lovely capture of your team working hours on end to deliver your products. So glad you really enjoy each other’s company even though its stressful and super busy.

[@beadyeyedbrat]

Great video. I like seeing different steps to making and the steps in between of all the different goodies. Gives a better idea of how it all goes together.

[@wenglishsal]

Hi Craig.. Love all your posts.. A person 'over the pond' who goes to 'get things' for everyone else is 'A Gopher', because you 'go for this' and 'go for that' and basically get all that is needed, as you said .. So I would promote you to a 'Candy Gopher', because you get what's needed by the Candy Makers. Best wishes to all at Hercules Candy, Have a Wonderful Christmas and New Year, from Sally in Wales, UK .. X

[@HerculesCandy]

Haha Gopher, I like that!

[@angelinan5661]

me: gosh, I have to study for finals! *also me: watches 40 Minutes of people making candy*

[@kiwi9921]

LOL! IKR! I'm suppost to be reading my book & finishing my puzzle. No finals to study for. Thank God!

[@heatherneevel9819]

You guys have no idea how much you’re missed. It’s been a long wait but I’m so glad we have a video!! 🥰🥰

[@Angel-kv3ht]

I think of this little candy shop everyday and just gets me in a good mood. Anytime I get stressed it just makes me happy 😊 please don’t stop the videos 😊

[@SewTexas]

Max is adorable, so so peaceful watching him do his majic.

[@rodgerthreadgill5655]

I take care of my mom who is on hospice for cancer.....She loves the Food Network but I accidentally showed her one of your video's and now she is hooked, lined, and sunk. The family is very high on her priorities and she loves watching ya'll very much. Just wanted to say you put a smile on a woman from Texas......

[@byronmurphy1977]

Check out Janet Wakelin

[@emmasnyder2618]

I love that when faced with the issue of shipping, you guys decide to be even more generous rather than pack with dividers or filler. You guys are such a wholesome company and I can’t wait to order some Christmas goodies this year!

[@meltcmelinda4012]

I have to say the family and employees are very content with their jobs. The hours are long and dedication is tops in a job like this Candy store. I want some candy 😍

[@dianeadams4884]

Craig, at the end of the video when Max said he liked hanging out with your family, it brought tears to my eyes. I LIKE HANGING OUT WITH YOUR FAMILY, I look forward to your videos so much; thank you, thank you for sharing your wonderful family business with us. Please don't ever stop. Handmade in the USA; it doesn't get any better than what you do.

[@melinahorns5892]

It‘s so lovely to see that after the move the business is going great for you. I can imagine that it‘s hard to keep up especially in the run up to christmas, but being busy is better than not having customers so I‘m happy for you guys!

[@mollyburns9077]

Watching y'all puts me in such a Christmas mood...it's like taking a peek into "Santa's Sweet Shop"...everyone is so happy and seems to be genuinely enjoying themselves...it is such a blast to watch all of you and I look forward to each new video! Merry Christmas to each of you!

[@lisalassetter350]

Was craving an unknown item until the "snack club" was shown. Item has been identified.😍

[@therealdjanvrin]

Craig, thanks for including a little about what you do. You are a one-person production team for a highly successful web show that achieves thousands of views within hours of posting.

[@rykersmimi]

So happy your videos were in my recommended! I've been binge watching all morning! I love the candy of course but the love shared between all is what keeps me watching. I'm always on the look out for small family run & operated businesses to shop from and Hercules Candy is most definitely on the list! Thank you all for being the sweet adorable humans you all are 💜

[@wendydonaldson7222]

I love that your a local business and that you hire and train local people. It's great that your realizing your grandfather's dream and have expanded your business and spreading your happy employment! You're good people and it's a pleasure to watch your KZbin videos! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours 😊🎄 All the best for 2019🥂🎉

[@karensketchley9686]

Watching your videos nearly brought me to tears. You have my dream job. I have been making " hand crafted" chocolates since 1982. I started out just making milk chocolate candies from melting chocolate wafers and ended up making a million different things with wafers and "real chocolate". I worked in acandy and craft store in the Quakertown Farmers Market in Quakertown Pennsylvania for 10 years. Over those years i accumulated a collection of over 1,000 candy molds. I got very involved in making painted molded chocolates with white and colored coating wafers and also painted milk and dark "real" chocolate. (Isnt dark chocolate just the best !!)) We not only sold everything one needed to make chocolate at home but we also made a lot of "real" chocolate items to sell at the store. Sadly, I divorced in 1997 and had to get a "real" job as the Farmers Market was only open Fri,Sat & Sunday. I had to support myself and my daughter. Even though i took a full time job i continued to make chocolates for gifts, craft fairs and to sell at work. The store was eventually sold a few years later. Then tragically in 2015, id been out of a job since 12/14( and still have yet to find work) i was sharing an apartment with my then 33 year old daughter and she had a break down, a manic episode in July 2015 and for some reason walked out on me leaving me with all of the expenses and no income. She refused to even speak to me for 4 months. I had to give up not only my home, but the majority of what was left of my belongings, including my 1,000+ candy mold collection that it took me 30+ years to build. Since October 2015 ive been relying on friends and family for a place to lay my head. I am on my 3rd place to stay and in November 2017 i lost my car in an accident. My daughter and i have repaired our relationship for the most part, but she will not take me in. She now has 2 year old son who i absolutely adore :) So if you need any super experienced candy makers just hollar !!! Enjoy the best job in the world !! Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year !! ⛄🎄🤶🦌🎅✌️☮️✌️🎅🦌🤶🎄⛄

[@jason-hc3du]

Everyone who works at this shop is so so adorable

[@CrowShadow]

So good to see things running full-tilt at your new location. Happy Holidays!

[@me.1475]

Ive grown to love you guys , such great people, running a great business, selling great looking candies to their friends and neighbors. I enjoy these very much,

[@brittanyfarias5211]

@39:55 Max was super sweet to say that he loves Craig's family!!😍 I really enjoyed this video & what everyone was working on & the finished products👌💕👍

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Puppies woke me up early, they’re sleeping, I’m wide awake. Happy to see a new video. Everyone is so busy...WOW!!! That went fast. Enjoyed it. Yeah, I beat him like all the other kids...LOL!!!

[@katmc95]

I love that you guys have a ton of videos to watch. I had knee surgery last Friday and I've been laying in bed and binge watching all of the videos.

[@maryloufarnsworth8461]

WoW! Looks like things are crazy good at Hercules. Think of all the people who will be enjoying your fabulous candies this holiday season. That must make you all feel real good. All of you have a wonderful Christmas and a joyous and successful New Year.

[@jojoskitchen2856]

Wow much busier than this time last year and so many more helpers.. ur dreams are coming true! Well deserved after all the time effort and compassion u guys put into ur business and relationships.. 👍🏻

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

It is really special that you all get to work together now. What a great family business! Max included!

[@hindler]

Wasn't expecting a video until after Christmas, so a welcome treat!

[@2003MissBabyLove]

I was looking forward to your next video. Always enjoy watching the candy making and watching your family business grow.

[@kristality]

Hooray! I know this is slightly crazy, but I've been feeling less Christmassy without your videos... Especially the seven days of ribbon candy and all the candy cane videos from last year. Welcome back!

[@jaymalloryy]

kristality saaame!!

[@dragon_666]

It’s weird because one day I just stumbled across this channel and now I’m just sort of here watching and enjoying, these videos seem very home like and it makes you feel warm inside. Sooooo Thanks for making me feel that way. Happy holidays 🥰

[@EvanRockwell1]

My mom doesn't go on KZbin but I showed her you guys making peanut butter filled ribbons and she said she needs that in her life and hated that you don't ship them. She also wants to meet Terry. We're in Michigan and she wants to have a road trip...just for peanut butter filled ribbons.

[@SandraOranje]

Pssst.... the peanut butter filled ribbon candy is the only ribbon candy they do ship. It's thicker and sturdier. 😉😁

[@angieann3380]

TastersChoice they can ship the peanut butter filled ribbon candy! It’s the regular ribbon candy that they can’t ship :)

[@HerculesCandy]

Sandra is correct, we actually do ship our peanut butter filled ribbon candy, but we'd love to meet you and your mother so stop on by and say hello!

[@patd4317]

TastersChoice well Hello 👋 I’m also a Michigander. I’m obsessed with these videos of this candy company. I have the whole fam watching now.

[@pattisimmons67]

I love watching all of you work. Watching your dad make the peppermint bark was about as relaxing as it gets. Gotta tell you, when your Dad said "not everyone can do this" he was so right!! I may enjoy eating it but I could not EVER make it!! Thank you for sharing your story, your days in the shop and your lives!

[@ddoz11]

Yay!!! Have just found your channel loving them and been binge watching your channel. Awesome!!! From Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😊

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Dee!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That’s a lovely video! Everyone pulling together to make the Hercules engine go smoothly. So well filmed and edited Craig. I learn so much from you . Now I need a head cam! 😳❤️❤️❤️

[@tsaiyana]

I think its understandable when Steve mentions training people and things may not be up to par until the trainee has made it many times. That is with any job. There will be mess ups, lag in time and production...people just need to be more understanding. Im dealing with the same in my store. We have 3 new people and 1 has excelled while the other two are taking a little longer to learn and process the information. I love all the work you guys do. How the company seems very family oriented. Running a business you worm more hours than the average person because even off the clock, there is still work to be done. Ideas to create. Great job guys!

[@garyblaisdell269]

That go pro head band shot was super cool can’t wait to see more content from that! I’m a new fan and I can’t stop watching you make candy, it’s so satisfying to see all the processes. Also I looooove the banter and conversations between everyone!!

[@GreatScott77]

I got my order of the assorted chocolates and they were SO GOOD. Thank you! My friends and I enjoyed them so much!!!!

[@bonniepar6456]

I have missed seeing all of you. It is so great that you are this busy. Merry Christmas to everyone there and God's blessings be with you.

[@katerh3198]

This is my favourite video from you. It shows a bit of everything including the snow - gives us that Christmas vibe

[@sandyhartman2310]

What a wonderful day, with wonderful people! Merry Christmas, and God Bless! 🎄🙏🤗🙏

[@HeatherRenee2017]

I made 6 of your recipes for Christmas treats for the family. The hardest one to make was the chocolate covered cherries. Made, Cow chips, plain chocolate chip bark, peanut butter chip bark, CCC, did the pretzel sticks with my own spin, peppermint white chocolate, ended up tasting like Ande’s mint and pecan clusters. I learned a lot with the chocolate, like if you want a better tasting chocolate, it’s better to use white chocolate and add a tad bit of dark cacao for a smoother better flavored chocolate then just chips.

[@Willamina-m6k]

WHAT!?!? Where did you score the recipes?

[@HeatherRenee2017]

I watched and they explain how they make it.

[@pamelarodriguez1440]

Loved this video! Merry Christmas!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@HerculesCandy]

Merry Christmas to you too Pamela!

[@FullMoonAquatics]

We have been mesmerized by your candy making videos and falling for your family. You guys are so cute! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and business blooms further in the new year.

[@SuperBigDog2U]

I love these videos, how fun and happy you and your family and workers are making these great candies. I know some people complain that they can't get stuff being out of stock and such. I look at getting candies from Hercules like getting home made goodies from a grandmother. You can't get it as fast as you like, but when you get it you will be sooo happy, and the wait is well worth it. I hope you guys never get too big to lose that home-made happy quality that shows in your videos and in your wonderful candies. Merry Christmas to all at Hercules!!!

[@eileenmc1128]

Everyone is working hard, but in great spirits!

[@turbokid97]

KAREN! Thats my girl!! I missed her! Have a Happy Holidays guys hope you have a great family and business season.

[@BattleAxCourt]

It warmed my heart when Steve said Max was family- and made me chuckle when he said he beats him like all the other kids lol

[@daneekaplan4284]

The difference between Christmas production in your old place and here is so different it blows my mind. It used to be stressful in general watching you all shoved into that tiny space but during the long hours and many projects of the holiday added to the stress that was palpable even over video. This is just an entirely different store. And your sub count is blowing up. Congrats.

[@Charles-tg4up]

your whole family is awesome. just watching all the videos, im like "these people are great. i wish i could go to their store and buy stuff after i watch it being made." it makes me wish i lived closer to you guys and had more money. yall are the best. love to you all.

[@masongirl2643]

Love the GoPro view! So happy business is going good for you guys! Much love from California!

[@kallmikai]

KZbin has done your company soo good!!! I have never heard of you guys until KZbin and I can’t wait to start ordering

[@WinterJade101]

So excited to watch this video while I work today! You guys have been missed ❤️

[@debbiesue4287]

YAY a new video of all you wonderful folks ...missed ya!!!!! Love that we got a glimpse of a bit of everything :)

[@corelidikiplinge1722]

Just thinking how big the bldg looked empty and now it's full to brimming and buzzing with candymaking! And shipping of course! Good progress guys! Love ya!

[@ChrisSmith-ph2dr]

really cool to see you all doing your thing. i like watching you guys. your fun, fun, fun. your mom and dad have so much patience and are so care free and love their children dearly. why wouldn't someone not want to watch. thank you for sharing. GOD BLESS

[@chilli-wipe]

watched it all, i love how u move between the wrapers, shipping room and show many types of cany makings. thanks for the video!

[@jannekekemper7628]

Great to see you guys again! Love the fact that the shop is doing so great! All the happiness while working is just great to see. 😍😘😘

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

omg putting your hand under the paper to lift off that heap of chocolate bark must be so satisfying!

[@lynnrose7562]

I placed an online order. I can't wait to get it. Your candy looks delicious. I like that it is handmade. What made me buy things is watching you guys making the chocolate etc. Thanks Craig for the great videos.

[@Jesuscares7680]

Senior citizens rule.. up early last December working hard wrapping those candies ..God bless you from another senior citizen here in Wisconsin..

[@jessicahibbard9318]

Missed you guys so much. Glad you all are getting lots of business!!!! Can’t wait to see snap chat stories and can’t wait to see a full live video

[@julie007ght]

God bless you guys! I enjoy all the videos, I watch them for hours. I especially enjoyed this “Day in the life” type of video. It had a little bit of everything! Thanks for all your hard work and love you put into the candy making, and all the dad jokes, and the camaraderie between all the people who work with you. Excellent editing skills Craig! Keep your stick on the ice...

[@cjimthegirl7387]

!! so glad you have a light remote.... i watched you turn on all the lights at the old place took FOREVER!

[@doylechester4405]

As a truck driver, I was always curious if your street was TRUCKER friendly. Truck going by answers my question! I see you might have truck parking for quick in and out.

[@mnsanbei6511]

Thanks for the post! Can't say I've missed y'all because i always watch old vids🤗it was great seeing chocolates again! Aloha!🌴😎

[@sarahmorgan835]

I enjoy the videos that include the packing processes for different things. It would be so cool if we could see you guys picking out and packing the ribbon candies.

[@lindaclark6674]

Hello Hercules Candy from Washington state. I stumbled across your chocolate cherry making video on Christmas Eve 2018 and have been watching your videos for four days. They are enthralling and you are genuinely good/hard working people. I've been moving around your videos and looked for your youtube channel and recently learned you moved into a new store this year...CONGRATULATIONS! I was a little sad you had moved out of the basement as it reminded me of my childhood during the 70s and 80s, but not surprised. I am truly happy to see your hard work paying off and the more videos I watch in your new store, I miss the basement less and less. And, not sure when Max joined the family, but he is surely a valuable asset. No doubt you express your appreciation and gratitude for him regularly. Hoping he's there for the long haul. Best of luck to you all. Wishing you much success in the future. Hopefully, one day I too will be among the many visiting your store. Until then, Happy New Year!

[@MEEIKO]

for a moment the peppermint bark looked like fruity pebble's bark :-)

[@IndieVixen101]

Christine Neitzel that’s what I thought 😊

[@agingintobeauty]

Really great to hear Max & No Egg day they love what they do, that they have a great day at work "every day!" It appears that way in the vids... and now we know it's true. Just so you know, as a viewer, I'm having a great time at Hercules too!

[@rachelcoutts4547]

Stumbled across your videos & fell instantly in love with your family, esp your mum. I love her humour 😍

[@cjasnoo]

Merry Christmas to all of y'all and yours from Cajun Country! Thanks for all fun and fasinating hours of viewing pleasure!

[@user-ts9rm9ce3h]

I've been on a binge of how stuff are made and randomly got recommended this channel and can't stop watching.... I don't even like hard candies...

[@skotmiller8465]

I know it's an older video, but it was great. Max was so cute to watch. Steve is the kind of Dad most kids would want.

[@deborahsnyder7144]

Love that you're back. I really like the GoPro view!

[@laurabaumgartner5104]

Yay, a new video!! Hey, you should name that cream stirring machine Fred! After all the melters are Lucy & Ethel, & I saw the one video where you said the enrober was Ricky. So with naming the stirer Fred if you got a 2nd encoder Little Ricky, lol!!

[@Sb-mj3zk]

I was so happy to see that this vlog was 40mins long. I really missed you guys uploading!

[@jessXjessful]

Hercules is a magical place and it’s growing so fast! I can’t wait to come visit some day! Merry Christmas from Tennessee!

[@buttercupmoocow1658]

Yay! Miss you guys! Don't work too hard. Stay safe. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas!

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Great video. The changes and growth of your business in the last year are amazing. You are all so great and deserve every bit of success you work so hard to achieve. Like always, I want to be part of your family!

[@FigaroHey]

I don't really like candy or sweets very much, but I do like this family! Maybe 30 years ago I used to make hand-dipped chocolates at home. I've forgotten most of what I used to know... Since I don't really care for sweets and don't think they are healthy, I doubt I'd ever make chocolates again. But part of me is thinking... that would be so nice to do again, because people always LOVED those hand-dipped chocolates and looked forward to them for Christmas gifts. This family makes me feel like it would be fun to get back to candy-making, even if I was only giving it away and not eating it myself. I remember making my flavors with things like creme de menthe (for mints) and Cointreau (for orange) and Chambord for raspberry flavor. I can't for the life of me remember how I used alcohol for flavoring in fondant creams, though. I definitely did not use invertase. Corn syrup sufficed to keep the soft centers soft. I used invert sugar, I believe for cherries that I steeped in brandy for a few weeks. Then when the fondant was enclosed in the chocolate, it would liquefy because of the alcohol. Maybe one day if I have a big enough kitchen I'll set up shop again, but only once a year and only for people I love.

[@ipeekachoo]

Every time the camera pans to Steve he is making something new. 👍🏼

[@nemesistj821]

So happy to see you guys again. Love the POV cam

[@dopamine]

Hey Craig! How about a video going through all the assorted flavors of cream centers? I've ordered two boxes of 1lb assorted and there's a lot I can't figure out. :D All very tasty! Merry Christmas to you all!