It has been a joy to watch Hercules Candy grow from tiny batches of candy in the basement, to moving to your new store, learning and developing new techniques, bringing on employees to help with making, packaging and selling candy. I remember Steve dropping caramel with a spoon. It was a joy watching you thrive and survive through the pandemic. I’ve been watching since No Egg Craig days. I’m so happy for your success!
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support Patti!
@em......3 жыл бұрын
Aww, Steve and his script. That was so cute.
@MrStalkerhunterАй бұрын
I thought when they Pecan I thought Pecan the animal bird covered in chocolate with the 🐢
@markdoherty37183 жыл бұрын
Did I hear a turtle scream while being cut in half? Lol!
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
It was screams of joy!
@elangomattab3 жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud at that. That scream is called a 'Wilhelm Scream' and can be heard in lots and lots of TV shows and movies for the last 70 years now.
@charlottestevens93523 жыл бұрын
It screaming for chocolate
@GenieKR3 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah I had to rewind it just to make sure that was what I heard, and then had a good laugh. :-)
@thatgirlinokc39753 жыл бұрын
Uncle Joe! And his hot caramel history lesson 😂
@lauralinash53413 жыл бұрын
Love the little scream 😱 in the background when he cut the double carmel apart, your sound effects are awsome!
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
I did too 😂
@webfeetplatypattypus2 жыл бұрын
i deal with a lot of anxiety and anxiety attacks on a day to day basis but after discovering this channel i often leave your videos playing in the background and it makes me feel calm. i dont know how to explain this feeling but thank you for your content :)
@kristenkraemer5357 Жыл бұрын
You would love some ASMR videos then!
@veramungin8161 Жыл бұрын
Stay blessed
@deborahriley1166 Жыл бұрын
They are a peaceful family ☺️
@pattiimburgia188210 ай бұрын
Praying God’s peace for you…the peace that passes understanding ❤
@MelwasSmallAdventures3 жыл бұрын
We neeeed a video of the giant peanut butter cups! 🤞😋 Please! 💗
@SandraOranje3 жыл бұрын
I second that! 🙋♀️
@pcluvvw71293 жыл бұрын
Chocolate, caramel and nuts, oh my!!!
@annapnut3 жыл бұрын
Now it’s officially a ✨good morning✨
@amargaridaferreira3 жыл бұрын
These videos help my anxiety
@marissa08943 жыл бұрын
That looks like a much more efficient way to make turtles, omg. I’m taking notes
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
All ya need is a funnel and a stick!
@moonbear59293 жыл бұрын
Pecan milk chocolate turtles are the best, my favorite!
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
They're very popular!
@debbierellim64743 жыл бұрын
Dark chocolate turtles, yummy!!
@connieburian584810 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see Joe and Max. I still miss them. Hope they are doing well.
@FiveCentBuilds3 жыл бұрын
“Where are the turtles?!?!?”- Michael Scott
@mrscalifdreamer3 жыл бұрын
Yum! I make these too but I use butter to thin out my caramel and then sprinkle, very little, the tops with sea salt after they’re covered in chocolate. Also for do-it-yourselfers, place a thin layer of chocolate in a parchment paper lined rectangular cake pan. Then place a layer of pecans or whatever nuts you want. Then cover these layers with caramel. Put in refrigerator. In ten minutes take it out and place the top layer of chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt if you want. Put back in fridge for ten minutes and then cut into small squares. Less time consuming for those of us that don’t have a chocolate enrober! Lol
@xolio19932 жыл бұрын
That’s actually really smart, thanks!!!
@xolio19932 жыл бұрын
I just laid a tray of pecans did blobs of caramel and then when they set I just put a few into a bowl of melted chocolate and used a fork to get rid of the excess.
@mrscalifdreamer2 жыл бұрын
@@xolio1993 first time I did it by dipping in chocolate too….but we have a very large family and get togethers are huge. If I dipped, I’d be dipping for at least 2-3 days. Dipping does make them look prettier!
@jackandjill9065 Жыл бұрын
What type caramel do you use, or do you make it yourselves? Thanks
@mrscalifdreamer Жыл бұрын
@@jackandjill9065 I used the Brach’s caramels that come in little squares…individually wrapped. I put a little butter in the pan when melting them.
@TheDivasoprano3 жыл бұрын
Ah Steve is always good for a chuckle.
@SandraOranje3 жыл бұрын
I remember Steve back in the day when it was it was done practically in slow motion compared to now. Also Steve and Max always had to check the bottoms of each turtle if it was fully covered. This is so much better. #iykyk 😉❤❤
@slapstickdome97973 жыл бұрын
I have watched you from the time in your basement!! Always love your “don’t take yourself so seriously’ attitude. Yet candy is high standard. Thanks for another chuckle and now I am drooling for some chocolate!!! 👍❤️
@quarterlimit58383 жыл бұрын
The scream when the turtles were divided. 🤣
@1HeartCell3 жыл бұрын
"That something that people could make at home" So thats how marketing works!
@ybunnygurl3 жыл бұрын
If course you can do it at home... But it won't tase the same.
@kaitlynk46153 жыл бұрын
Lol I am one of the short people who bugs the tall ones to grab things off shelves for me. I'm only 5' 😆 to all the tall people out there, thank you!
@ThePuglover983 жыл бұрын
Same, with my roomies now I usually just call out "Hey tall personnnnn" (I live w 2 tall ppl) and they come and grab stuff for me 😂
@Uniquelyyours13 жыл бұрын
This candy is the goodest. Great vidya, Craig. Thanks, Hercules crew, for all you do:)
@poptaku3 жыл бұрын
I like turtles!
@karenheartoriginal37833 жыл бұрын
Anyone else dream of riding thru the enrober face up, mouth open? 🤩 Y’all are the best & I've really enjoyed watching your business grow over the years. Congratulations, you deserve it❣️
@byronmurphy19773 жыл бұрын
Well I am now 🤤
@sierra5653 жыл бұрын
More Joe!
@_evelyn_reyes_3 жыл бұрын
I would love a series where you go to small candy shops and try their homemade candy and rate it!
@Thelifesoup3 жыл бұрын
I have really bad insomnia and your long videos always help me get to sleep at night! Thank you! I have seen every video on the channel at least twice lol. Keep up the great work ❤️
@byronmurphy19773 жыл бұрын
I'm glad we can help, also try WhispersRedASMR and Gentlewhisperingasmr. Byron Murphy Channel Moderator.
@pattiwhaley10673 жыл бұрын
It would be totally awesome to see them make a jumbo peanut butter cup like your mother talked about please!!!
@jeanhorne58933 жыл бұрын
Steve great job .God bless you all.
@nathanchambers10063 жыл бұрын
I've been watching for a while now and just figured out you guys are 30 minutes from my house. I brought the grandbabies in last week and they loved it. You're Peanut Butter Brittle took me back to my (very) younger years. It was the County Fair all over again. You have a customer for life!
@marycanady88612 жыл бұрын
The man said, "that's slow" and I realized I was impatiently drooling!
@710Lino3 жыл бұрын
Steve at the end was the best part! lolol
@Helloworld-ss5uv3 жыл бұрын
“When the enemies are scaling the walls they pour hot caramel on them” Ah yes, the prefect defensive tactic; to make the enemy so distracted by licking the scrumptious hot caramel off of themselves that they don’t notice you getting the upper hand in battle. VERY STRATEGIC SIR!👍
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
It's how the Roman Empire was toppled!
@Helloworld-ss5uv3 жыл бұрын
@@HerculesCandy So true! And the Gauls/Ottomans/many historical Chinese and English family lines and dynasties, etc. Practically every ancient empire was overthrown by way of confectionery
@dardar18623 жыл бұрын
Blessings dear friends! I love your channel and I have shared your information with people. I currently am in the middle of major foods changes. My arthritis really does not like sugar in any form so I have to remove all temptations. I’m sorry to say that I will have to unsubscribe from your wonderful channel to help myself through this change. I will share your channel again on Facebook then log off. Blessings to everyone, I have truly enjoyed getting to know you all!🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
@rebeccafoust29633 жыл бұрын
I have also had to eliminate sugar and these luscious treats from my diet- but I come to Hercules videos for my sugar fix. I mentally enjoy all the treats they make without any guilt or pain. I have to go back to the old videos to watch some of the lusciousness from years past- Steve made chocolate covered cherries the way my Dad taught me-... so those are extra special. I cannot purchase candies but I can support my favorite candy company by watching videos and using the lovely calendar. Just wanted you to know unless the videos are complicating your issues- you can continue watching. If you need to leave- it is fully understood. I wish you well on your journey to better health and less pain. ... love from another subscriber.
@dardar18623 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccafoust2963 🙏 thanks 🙏
@kayewilson83913 жыл бұрын
I’m at work right now and I really really NEED some dark chocolate pecan turtles right now!
@jubilantjane51493 жыл бұрын
The turtles look delicious! It was nice of you to feature Uncle Joe today, Craig and Dylan. That turtle scream will keep me awake tonight! 🤣🤣🤣 The snippet of Steve at the end of the video was hilarious!
@lydiafife87163 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video so much - my mouth waters just looking at the pecans and caramel and chocolate 🍫 😳 😋 I’ve learned sooooo much about candy 🍭 and watching you all grow and develop your company and team has been delightful and inspiring. Thank you!!!!!
@user-qm9ty3lk1k10 ай бұрын
Katydids or turtles one of America's best inventions!!!yummy for my tummy!!!! Yum!!!! Yummmm!
@janetraona90713 жыл бұрын
I just love all your videos. The candy always looks good. The video editing is so terrific and I love the outros. They make me laugh and make me feel so much better.
@chrissy820193 жыл бұрын
Love your method of making turtles. I made them making look like actual turtles and it was a nightmare keeping the pecans the way the need to be.
@jo65203 жыл бұрын
If your Having a problem with the scale call the company to come and fix it. But I know your joking. The candy you sent me disappeared. So good...
@richardmattingly70003 жыл бұрын
They could almost make small guest packs named after family/employees like Trotting Terry Creams, Super Steve Sampler, and the Share'n Karen Assortment comes to mind. Though the Joe might be Wood is Splinters Turtles/Bark rings a bell as well and kudos on being open once more trust come the holidays there will be a line of customers out the door...🍭🍭
@BG-yz7hh Жыл бұрын
Me and my grandma have a shared love of chocolate turtles. When I was little I straight up believed the crunch was from the turtle shell.
@claireisacamel3 жыл бұрын
Ooooo Dark Chocolate Turtles w/ a little salt?! Heaven!!
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
Sea salt turtles have been in my idea file for a few years now - think we should pull the trigger?
@claireisacamel3 жыл бұрын
@@HerculesCandy I’m biased, but I can’t see how that *wouldn’t* be crazy delicious!
@Ashlee19853 жыл бұрын
Steve is a natural actor :)
@BeckyA593 жыл бұрын
Fun video, I love watching that chocolate enrober
@charlottestevens93523 жыл бұрын
This method is high speed compared to the old ways
@jillbuesch80633 жыл бұрын
Steve good work at the end of video.
@yrMomIsHere3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the process for my fav candy!!! ❤️
@michellelane65279 ай бұрын
😮just so satisfying . Would love to work for a day there😊😊😊😊
@DisVietVetUSA3 жыл бұрын
How about hazelnuts and walnuts combo?
@linzertube3 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea, to have shorter videos, and MORE of ‘em! 👏😜Greedily rubbing my hands together.
@halfdozenjays81203 жыл бұрын
Can we have a Joe only video. Even if it’s just clips of Joe. We love Uncle Joe. We love everyone
@byronmurphy19773 жыл бұрын
He has left and they are working on a video of his best bits.
@justthetip963 жыл бұрын
Steve is just so darn….good lol
@HumbolSkitso3 жыл бұрын
had to hit the thumbs up just for Steve🤙🤙🤙
@lmmateo783 жыл бұрын
That would be so good if you made those into broken pieces that you can crumble over your vanilla ice cream. Now I got a major craving!! *sigh* lol 😊😉
Why are you breaking off the turtles' legs, heads, and tails?
@samienos18913 жыл бұрын
Omg! I just want to dive into that Carmel! Sooo amazing!
@tracyheinold69273 жыл бұрын
I make them at home for my home based business....thanks for all of your tips and tricks
@martinmarrero39963 жыл бұрын
I love the cashew turtles very much.
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
Those are great too!
@martinmarrero39963 жыл бұрын
@@HerculesCandy the pecans are very good also.
@karena27463 жыл бұрын
I just know I'm going to end up shopping on your website when I get my paycheck in a few days. ☺🤤 the turtles look good👍
@dawnpeterson6788 Жыл бұрын
My Mom's favorite candy are Turtles. They look awesome.
@christrimble19243 жыл бұрын
Hello chocolatiers chris here in Canada really enjoy watching 🍭
@georgefieldsjr.6405 ай бұрын
THANKYOU for your video !This has got to be the EASIEST way to make turtles ! I look forward to trying your recipe 😂😊😊❤❤❤
@happycamper13723 жыл бұрын
Here ya go Quick Steve👍
@TxBreeze063 жыл бұрын
I make these every year during the holidays.
@claireisacamel3 жыл бұрын
Imma be honest, I’ve always made them as “turtle bars” at home hahahah it’s wildly quicker (but way less satisfying than a million tiny bloops of caramel) to just spread the caramel across the nuts, then do a layer of chocolate on the top and bottom hahaha
@elizabethshaw7342 жыл бұрын
Hi! When I make them at home to give to friends and such I melt my caramel and add my nuts and then roll it into a ball sort of. Once the ball has set up a bit I dip it in chocolate. and make it more like a ball patty I hope you know what I'm trying to convey here! :-)
@MrPokemonBro3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was good!
@cindyjefferson64423 жыл бұрын
I❤️Caramel
@MelwasSmallAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Yey, just in time! 😊
@CJayHD3 жыл бұрын
That Wilhelm scream.
@byronmurphy19773 жыл бұрын
From most movies, I was trying desperately to remember the name.
@Silv1a3 жыл бұрын
Ohh my, love these !!!😋
@greeneyedevilwmn3 жыл бұрын
Why do the turtles go on the belt upside down? Never mind, Joe knew I was gonna ask that and he answered my question. Thanks Joe!
@rebeccafoust29633 жыл бұрын
2 problems are avoided- 1. the unevenness of the nut layer can get caught and cause a major traffic jam or a candy version of a major traffic accident. and 2. when the nut layer is facing down, not all the crevices underneath get fully covered in chocolate which in turn reduces the shelf live because the nuts goo stale too quick.
@mactrek23 жыл бұрын
I watch this channel and cry because living oitside of the country I can't get to taste any of your delicious candies. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😃
@AhNee3 жыл бұрын
Friend of mine lives about half an hour away, so I showed her some of your videos and said you were open to the public again. Her response? "OMG, I HAVE TO GO THERE!!!!" So, watch for a gorgeous blonde with a smoky voice. I went from watching PapaBubble videos (hard candy with pictures in them) back to this. PapaBubble tends to get tedious.
@marylynne91042 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! I want these more than any sweet I have ever heard of. Candy heaven.
@HerculesCandy2 жыл бұрын
We have them in stock right now! But who knows for how long? 🤷♂️ www.herculescandy.com/products/pecan-caramel-turtles-boxed-large?_pos=4&_sid=457a4508c&_ss=r
@marylynne91042 жыл бұрын
@@HerculesCandy - Thank you, wow, that’s great news. I live in the UK, would they survive our current heatwave? Would a cold pack last long enough to protect them? Edit: I just clicked your link and read about shipping. I guess I’d better wait for cooler weather, and hope you have them in stock then. I’m disappointed,but I’m sure they will taste all the sweeter for the anticipation. Addicted to the channel!
@murixbob3 жыл бұрын
Are the pecans toasted before covering in caramel? I know when I use walnuts and pecans in baking I toast them in an oven and it brings out their flavor more.
@xolio19932 жыл бұрын
Toast them!!! It improves the flavor so much. Just let em cool before continuing :)
@terrimcfarland11522 жыл бұрын
Secrets are revealed! YUM!
@wendypoole70413 жыл бұрын
Please ask Joe to pass mark for nut knocking exam? And any study tips?
@teresajones7523 жыл бұрын
Craig, why are the videos becoming so short? I love the longer videos!
@fnjesusfreak3 жыл бұрын
LOL when the turtles wilhelmed when you separated them. XD
@Valmtg3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up because the video, prior purchased products, and the website are all good!👍👍👍
@RealPhoenixRising3 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first order of candy for my family and I! Can’t wait to eat it while watching you make it! Nothing better! 🍬 🍫 🍭
@kimberlycornelius79112 жыл бұрын
Y'all great ! Thank you for keeping us happy during a pandemic !
@user-bd3jc2wr3f8 ай бұрын
You guys are such fun to watch I really enjoy your program
@mvs11223 жыл бұрын
They look so so good!
@tashahernandez53743 жыл бұрын
Yum I want some of those right about now. Have you guys ever done a video on chocolate drops? If so, I can't seem to find it..🤷🏼♀️
@HerculesCandy3 жыл бұрын
No, but I can do that!
@tashahernandez53743 жыл бұрын
@@HerculesCandy Sweet! 🍫 Thanks! Can't wait!!
@Stardust_43002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely they should do one 😋😋😋
@Salviamente_Celes3 жыл бұрын
i have three pecan trees. I will try on this!!
@aisuru1133 жыл бұрын
I was pretty annoyed with myself when planning my vacation because I will be swinging through Syracuse on a Sunday instead of Saturday or Monday.
@anne-marieolivier83183 жыл бұрын
Steve on the green screen 😂👏🏼
@AhNee3 жыл бұрын
What about a contest for someone to be an assistant for the day?
@cornellacoppedge5747 Жыл бұрын
That was very soothing to me
@marygonzales5957 Жыл бұрын
Really I could make at home!? That's exciting!
@amuuron48373 жыл бұрын
Craig, i do not want you guys to get in trouble because, Turtles are a candy made with pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate, with a shape resembling a turtle. The name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company.
@catherina2611 Жыл бұрын
The medieval times (or the middle ages) ended around 1440-1450. Sugar was around but really expensive, more expensive than gold so I doubt it was tossed over the walls of castles. It wasn't until 1800 that sugar was a common staple.
@wendyrobert92538 ай бұрын
Love you guys!!!
@MelissaWB-ip1lw10 ай бұрын
My favorite chocolates!!
@ellenarelkin12382 жыл бұрын
Please make. More👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@NeilBlaiberg2 жыл бұрын
Chocolate came to Europe around 1528, so slightly after medieval times. However chocolate would have been insanely expensive so can't see it being used as a weapon. Then again, sugar was also a luxury so not sure I believe the whole "hot caramel instead of tar"...