The Beginning Of Three Batches Of Hard Candy

[@kattyshep24]

I like the cutting up candy time because thats when the relaxed banter happens :)

[@HerculesCandy]

I will keep that in mind for next time!

[@Jeyricho]

@@HerculesCandy another vote for monotonous-candy-time. I love the things you guys come up with when you're working mindlessly and letting your attention wander.

[@dreamssister380]

@@HerculesCandy Also, maybe some people just like certain parts of the candy making. If you put all the parts in, people could just go to the parts they want to watch 😊 Just a suggestion! 😄

[@tabathahagan6913]

I do too. Like watching the candy pile up.. And the stories...

[@brittneygoulding9368]

I have to say, I enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the entire batch, start to finish. That's just my opinion though. Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy the videos!

[@HerculesCandy]

That seems to be the general consensus haha, but I figured I would just try something new to see if people like it and I have my answer now!

[@wewemcrhyne]

Craig, don’t stop trying new things in your videoing! That’s how we came to know your family. Because you had the great idea to video your parents making candy. And look how that turned out!

[@wanderingsaucepan]

@@HerculesCandy Couldn't agree more, but I have to agree, start to finish is the best!! Thank you for the shmorin shmeen entertainment XD

[@ryanmcmanus7273]

Personally I do start to finish for the first one then for the rest I stop when the pull the candy off the hook.

[@JustinHillis04]

Is it just me or does anyone else want to see more packaging videos with the lady’s!

[@StormPixie]

Justin Hillis I agree, I would at least like to see a few more videos dedicated to the girls, packing an the front of the store.

[@JustinHillis04]

StormPixie same, they are have the funniest comments

[@PinkishB31]

I would also like to see more packaging videos, because the girls are fun and I like the sound of the crinkly plastic packaging and when they staple the labels to the packets

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

Pretty sure they are running on " essential" only staff at the moment

[@sydneycalirome1958]

Justin Hillis YES

[@corycarpenter4218]

We like the whole process. Don't listen to those yahoos that only want to see the same thing 15 times, like Max said.

[@HerculesCandy]

I get your guys' message loud and clear, just trying something new. But I will stock to entire batches next time.

[@wewemcrhyne]

Yes! Entire batches. We enjoy the interactions of the candy makers as much as the candy making!

[@sebeckley]

Craig, please watch some of Greg's videos.

[@corycarpenter4218]

@@HerculesCandy Thanks Craig, will always watch no matter what, you guys are the best!!

[@hachmannfamilyemail4877]

@@corycarpenter4218 who's we

[@tracycoyne2920]

When the candy comes off the hook and is being kneaded into a ball I enjoy the popping noise it makes.

[@mindyvaughn8217]

I would never complain about anything you do Craig however I do like listening to the banter and Steve talk. 💖

[@HerculesCandy]

Noted. Thanks Mindy!

[@elainemaxfield2978]

In the early 80s my dad tried Mango for the first time and said "Yum! It tastes like peaches soaked in sprite" the next day my uncle tried it and said "eww, that tastes like peaches soaked in sprite" That is my families funny Mango story

[@HerculesCandy]

haha that's funny, we don't have a funny mango story though

[@dma93-ch]

lmao!!

[@dreamssister380]

lmaooo

[@mtbikingaddict]

I watch to these vids because of Maximus. He is the wittiest with his quick comebacks.

[@Pallada8888]

Pulling and cutting are the greatest to watch because it's mesmerising to see how the stripes change throughout the batch.

[@HerculesCandy]

Good to know for next time!

[@Southwind2014]

I like all that plus the walking and the talking and the steve-ism things too.

[@HerculesCandy]

Steve takes his Steveing very seriously

[@Southwind2014]

Hercules Candy nobody does it like Steve

[@armyvettex]

I like seeing it from "Start" to "Finish"

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks for your input!

[@siennagrace4472]

Me to.

[@dreamssister380]

Me too.

[@klmckn02]

I love watching yalls videos! I work for a Sheriff's Office as a civilian down here in FL and I have to work from home for the foreseeable future. It's such a nice distraction from everything going on in the world. I love everyone's humor! Thank you!!

[@theveganwujeeta]

Momdre says "unsee me" and the camera obeys, because it knows what's good for it

[@pattimessenger6214]

I’m so glad to see you all still making candy. I want to see your business survive and thrive despite the virus. Your videos are a highlight of my week! My happy place! I hope we can all get back to our regular lives soon, and your fantastic crew can get back to work!

[@joseramos3401]

Wish I would of seen them pull that watermelon. Never seen Steve put so many stripes on his candy before

[@WhitneyWion]

Actually the pulling and cutting is my 4 year olds favorite part!

[@HerculesCandy]

Really? That's interesting

[@laura8933]

I like when steve is stiring the pot of moulting lava

[@doxy7627]

i just genuinely enjoy watching things be made and hearing the conversations go on. It's clear you all are close and its something that enjoyable to watch. whether watching to completion 2-4 candies or things just being started, I enjoy the content.

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks!

[@PinkishB31]

Thug life Steve is my favourite Steve

[@ashleighlangdon5108]

“Everybody’s a candy maker I guess” love the shade! Made my day! 😂👌

[@kaylalea1148]

Love seeing full batches as well as the beginning of 3 batches. Anything with y’all is great. Keep it up. Love y’all 💜

[@ledon26656]

Oh no, in my opinion it is the whole vibe, the whole process...the laid back moments, the bursts of chatter and laughter, the comfortable silences...I could listen to that hard candy cutter banging down all day, I never once thought negatively about that part of the videos, not one single time. I still liked this video, but I felt like something was missing. And the notion of "repetitiveness" being somehow a negative is clearly not true...you make candy the EXACT same way in 100s of videos! Seeing you pour the molten candy for the 37th time is no less enjoyable than chilling with you guys while you cut it too. It's the magical combination of the candy making and hanging with you guys that makes this such a wonderful channel in my opinion.

[@hauntedmasc]

_everybody's a candymaker, i guess_

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

I bet you they sell the flavor juice on amazon and thats all you need to make it. I just got a idea.

[@DMsubble]

@@greenlawnfarm5827 yeah its sugar water flavoring and then the method of working the candy..... but all of that is still technique and craft

[@cathyfoster9163]

@@DMsubble very true. I have made candy at home and it isn't as good but will work in a pinch.

[@rexannafuentes2643]

Love your goofy humor! All of you lift my spirits and make me smile. . . a much needed break from the craziness going on in the world right now. Stay safe. ❤️

[@unforgivabledeeds]

To be honest, I come for the banter. It feels like you guys are my friends now and I just like hearing the conversation.

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

Do you think they should give us free samples?

[@siennagrace4472]

I’m the same way. I come for the banter. I love watching them interact.

[@mrE4498]

my favourite part was craig appearing like the teletubbies sun to correct celebrity avocado trivia

[@mickeybanks9799]

I like the whole thing from the making with the sugar and corn syrup as well as the pouring and pulling and cutting that must be the banging, love the banging.

[@CaroL-us9rd]

13:06...13:44 Max "Sometimes we just yell at it really loud" 😂 I wanna see that

[@DeliaLee8]

I love that Steve would make homemade bread for his kids and time it so that it was still hot when they got off the bus.

[@loganblack6330]

Please don't change anything. I enjoy watching Steve and the corn syrup, the stirring of the " cauldron", pouring out , basically the entire process. The interaction is the best. You can tell you enjoy your work and working together. The packing is always enjoyable too

[@sirenssorrowsolemn]

Even though it’s loud the cutting is my favourite because it is calming and you can actually see the end of the whole process

[@HerculesCandy]

Interesting, I'll keep that in mind for next time

[@luannemccallister9642]

That teal color is gorgeous!!

[@kenz.p]

I love this channel, I from Switzerland and looking this persons doing candy is so satisfying!!!!! Love you guys ❤️💛

[@lisavandenelst814]

I like to listen to the conversation and the hole thing. Start to finish!!!

[@paulastangler2466]

Hey Craig, thanks for doing the video! Hi Steve, hi Max. Love watching candy making from beginning to the end! Hi Terri, I mean where’s Terri, lol she disappeared! While watching, you can tell Max is a perfectionist! Scrapes that kettle squeaky clean down to the last drop! Steve’s arms must be getting tired! He’s done most of the pulling and dying today! Steve is the Candy Master! Pearlescent blueberry candy! So pretty! I love the way the colour of the candy changes when it’s pulled. I have a question. How many bags of candy does one batch make?

[@JamesWyattFraverCo]

I just about lost it at 6:49. I love this channel! You should sell virtual adoptions for $20. You'll be rolling in the green.

[@missdee212]

"Childproof" 😂😂😂 are you hinting to you being a child Steve.

[@HerculesCandy]

Was it that obvious?

[@MardiK2000]

That was cool when you popped in to correct the avocado farm info!

[@lin90210]

Haha Steve...your sarcasm matched out British humour and I'm loving it..."great placement...wow..." haha

[@carterclark3493]

My favorite part is moving the core syrup

[@jonathonhunt5387]

Craig what about the coffee flavored cream filled ribbon candy

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

They could make it with kalowa. Its like coffee thats in a bottle. My mom makes milkshakes with it and puts whipped cream on top and cimmanin.

[@jonathonhunt5387]

Isnt that booze I dont thing they want to work with that

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@jonathonhunt5387 No. Its not beer. Its in a brown bottle and they said its for in milk.

[@Ashley__Rose]

hay woods *Kahlua is liquor. Not beer but still alcohol. If your mom calls it coffee then she’s lying. 😂

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@Ashley__Rose She could be lying about it but she has that for breakfast. Guess what? I just got buffalo wings. So i am going to be busy eating now.

[@robinmattics2723]

I loved the "most max's say bark" at the beginning, my furbaby Max is watching with me so it cracked me up!!

[@michellesmith7060]

I like it but it is nice to see the whole process so I am glad you are doing a part 2. I just love the sound of the candy getting bagged. I have also come to the conclusion that I will always want to see more ....lol I just love your family and Max too!!!! I find myself looking forward to every new videos and I have been watching for a couple years now... keep them coming 🤗🤗

[@shadynasty8729]

Mr. Hercules is still the best reason to watch. My dad taught me how to make candy. Max is the son they never had.

[@pavlovsfrog870]

ooo Just made a decaf! what perfect timing, settling in for the entertainment

[@dylananthony]

At this point most of the people watching, come back because we love you all as individuals and especially together. Y'all are insanely entertaining to watch and even tho I've seen you guys make the same things over and over, no matter how many times Y'all make something it's the quick wit and commentary I come back for because your guys' energy keeps me happy. 😁 you could upload 10 videos in a row making the EXACT same thing but the banter, humour and commentary is different 💜

[@mindyvaughn8217]

What a sweet daddy you have Craig. I love that story.💖

[@em......]

I loved this. I was sad when it ended. (never feels like it has been over 50 minutes when I watch your videos) I do like the whole process from start to finish, but I enjoyed this too. Wish I could buy stuff from the shop, but I live in Australia. So sad. Stay safe guys.

[@jillianludeman8826]

Love it all but there’s something about the cutting I love

[@cjtramm8]

Craig! Freaky floating head! This is the best channel

[@HerculesCandy]

haha why thank you

[@Dominiqa2332]

Forget candid camera. You guys are..... Candy Camera!!! Also love all of it but happy to see you branch out and try something new! Thank you!

[@marniejane11]

I love everything you put out, but I prefer seeing the whole process. The more time with you all, the better! 😊

[@CharlotteCarstadTV]

I do enjoy watching the entire process ❤️ I just love hearing other voices that isn’t just my family in this time with all the stuff that is going on. ❤️ much love from Denmark

[@nayelidalton5703]

I love anything and everything y’all put out! Never gets old.

[@jessicapeck1061]

Oh, I like watching the whole thing. Its such a satisfying process. I like feeling like I’m there with you through the whole thing - sounds silly but who cares! Lol

[@HerculesCandy]

No, that makes sense, that's the feeling I'm trying to go for with these videos actually

[@onespiceybbw]

Steve is the King of the Dad jokes, but Max is becoming the Prince.

[@Jatscats]

I like watching how the colors move and change in the triangle as candy is pulled out. The whole process is fun to watch.

[@ThePurpleBookshelf]

I like to see the whole process, not just the beginning

[@jennyripper3554]

I have to say I enjoy seeing all of the batch being made including packing loved Steve’s comment about everyone’s a candy maker lol such a dry sense of humour got to love quick Steve

[@sheendex]

Lovely video. I do get so irrationally cross when Max talks about not finishing Breaking Bad. Cmon Max.

[@casey_unoriginal]

I enjoy every part of all of the videos! Hopefully some viewers can agree 😄 These videos are awesome!! I know it’s not the purpose of these videos, but they are unbelievably calming and help me to relax when I’m anxious!! It’s one of the few things that helps me with my anxiety. It’s a bit silly, watching people make candy to cool my nerves 😂 but it works!! Thanks for the awesome content, I’ll be buying from y’all soon!!

[@silver_fan7235]

My brother came up to me and said “what are you watching?” I told him I’m watching how candy is made. “That’s boring” next think you know we’re both sitting down watching you’re videos for hours :3

[@Jakewheather]

I’d like to see y’all making those hard custom orders. From the lady’s taking the call and delivering the order specs to the challenge of the candy making, and back to the lady’s packing and distributing. I think that could be both really cool, and also really entertaining to watch :)

[@darceyvolle4938]

Mango candy sounds delicious. Love mango and mango flavored things

[@maiyoukai7719]

I like the start to finish but also I like also like how you can the slight pops of the air bubbles during the pulling the folding/shaping of it

[@cathyfoster9163]

My first purchase arrives tomorrow. I love these videos. Steve always cracks me up! He is the best...but dont tell him. We dont want it going to his head.

[@siennagrace4472]

Cathy Foster your going to love them. I ordered my first few things a few months ago and now I’m addicted. They have the best creams ever. Too bad shipping is so expensive, but they can’t help that.

[@cathyfoster9163]

@@siennagrace4472 awesome! I am getting a large box of creams and then other things to try. I love hard candy and even make my own when I am snowed in or isolated. Cant wait to try it all!

[@siennagrace4472]

Cathy Foster I don’t even like creams normally but they have the absolute best. Oh and the chocolate covered caramel. I’m quarantined in Italy right now so the trick is making my American husband doesn’t eat them before my pregnant ass can get home and eat them. I ordered two large boxes is creams. If he eats both he has another thing coming for him. Lol

[@ssttephanie1966]

I like the whole process . From stirring up the candy, pouring it , molding it and cutting. I could watch the process of each flavor being made.

[@alessak6364]

I was so happy that Arizona is having a cool snap. I was able to get one last order in.

[@carterclark3493]

10:34 I was like oh my gosh is he really mixing they with a broom then I was like oh ok he is sweeping up the sugar

[@wowitscristin]

This channel is the only reason I'm surviving quarantine. You all are so lovely and authentic, and it's a good reminder to take a deep breath. Thank you, Hercules! :)

[@trace3759]

Yay!! Loving all your vids, especially with so many being uploaded at the moment, found you guys a couple of years ago and now we never miss a vid. Love to all from Australia, was your hands and stay safe xx

[@sandrabentley3315]

My son ordered candy :& shirt for me for Easter , had to hide it my husband would have eaten all in one day, told my son best gift ever had gotten, love it!

[@darceyvolle4938]

Pulling the yellow on the hook made it so shinny looks like gold

[@csneide]

My daughter & I watch your videos & love them.Today is my birthday & my present from my daughter just arrived.The Fruit & Friendly Flavors hard candy mix....Excellent!!!!! Absolutely love it!

[@ericmorgan47]

I enjoy watching your videos so, so much. I watch them usually whilst doing chores. It's calming to listen too. I'm patiently waiting for the Peanut brittle and the Chocolate filled ribbon candy to be back in stock.

[@rthavi4166]

Fun crowd! Makes me want to learn to make some candy :)

[@Meleerage]

I love watching start to finish because you guys have fun with it all the way through. Plus there’s something satisfying of seeing the end product.

[@charlotterose4630]

Personally I think it’s so cool how most of the stuff you guys have has been in you’re family for so long! A lot of history’s lost in candy making because people want more efficient and easier ways to do it but the fact you guys inherited and it’s over 100 years old is awesome 😊 and it also looks pretty cool

[@susanalexander94]

I have seen all ur videos. I love the banter and the clean comedy. Steve is my favorite. When u turned that fan on and acted like it blew u away, toooo funny. I have the same dry sense of humor. AND Max Poppin a flavor vapor!! I found myself watching ur videos over and over. I love all of u guys. I feel like I know u all. Love u guys, u touch so many. God bless ur business and families. ❤️😷🙏

[@liasherwood1230]

I like the cutting & everything! Also, how hard would it be to flavor each color a different flavor on the tie-dyed candy?

[@MuhkayTitz]

That would take so long and would probably be tedious since the flavor is added during the cooking process. Lol

[@liasherwood1230]

@@MuhkayTitz They have flavored it on the table before.

[@kimschiff1153]

Max is the one reason I watch! He is so handsome!

[@05EmilyM]

I love all of it! No matter what you guys do, be it like this one or just the cutting! Itll be a very enjoyable video either way, atleast for me it will be,haha

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Emily!

[@Cabbage-dk6nu]

For what my input is worth, I like the cutting part plenty, because I'm mostly watching for the banter and conversation, and I think most of the good conversation happens then.

[@Nirrrina]

I like all of it. Doesn't really matter what you do I just like it. But especially the back & forth banter.

[@mindyvaughn8217]

Ooooh I love Auntie Ann’s Pretzels. No salt though. I love the sweet mustard.💖

[@srrfounder1]

As a leftie, I've had to adapt to everything being made for right handed people. As a result, no one believes I'm a leftie... I FEEL YOUR PAIN, MAX 🙄. Hi Craig 🤗✌️😎

[@elizaskyler4552]

honestly I never knew how candy was made but watching your videos has really peaked my interest in candy making

[@murrrriel]

I like this format! A little less of the loud fan/slamming/yelling. In any case, I'm happy to see you guys chugging along

[@annetjievz]

Yay! Thank you!! Day 12 of Lockdown in South Africa and I'm in need of a distraction! Stay safe. 🇿🇦❤

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

Do you have pizza there? In USA we are going to locked inside for like a whole month more or even more. We get lunch money every day and we get pizza and buffalo wings mostly.

[@annetjievz]

@@greenlawnfarm5827 All fastfood outlets are closed, so you either buy frozen or you make it yourself. We are also prohibited completely from buying alcohol and cigarettes (you can get fined for it. Illegal sales are rampant, though, and the police are arresting people for anything from illegal sales to loitering and mass gatherings. The government takes this very seriously and most people stick to the rules as well they can, considering we have large populations in informal settlements, many with HIV and TB or other Immune compromising illnesses)

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@annetjievz That is bad. The take out places here are open and the beer and wine places are open. So we get pizza mostly and the grown ups drink alot of beer cause they have to stay at home.

[@annetjievz]

@@greenlawnfarm5827 LOL. 😜 That is actually totally understandable! Stay safe.

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@annetjievz Yeah. Ok. You keep safely to.

[@snakesockGato]

37:43 now that's some quality dad talk

[@tudytoots]

Something that might be fun is a mystery bag of hard candies that aren’t colored, maybe it’s just me though. Love the videos!!!

[@cheskydivision]

tudytoots that would be a great idea

[@mdunn4555]

Metal conducts heat, wood does not as Max would say "That is science"

[@theveganwujeeta]

29:30 the candy lump looked like a sad dolphin

[@yzues]

Wujeeta I was thinking the same thing

[@clamman87]

Have you guys made a Mango Habanero hard candy? Would recommend! They're super tasty. I was shocked just how spicy you could make a candy with some fresh habanero flavoring!

[@세상의모든취미세모취]

The process of making candy that I just ate without thinking is complicated. I'll thank you for the candy😋😋😋

[@dma93-ch]

Honestly when I clicked on the video I thought I would like it at least as much as usual but when the watermelon was getting close to being cut I realized I was really looking forward to that part and was disappointed when I couldn't see the candy being pulled and violently cut and squished. It's really satisfying to see the end product being made. Still, kudos for having the guts to take the risk of trying new things. It's really important! Sometimes you don't know until you try, and I'm sure you learned things in the process that will be useful in the future. Other than the fact that many people seem to like it less xD

[@pamelazero3154]

Thanks for keeping up with the videos. They're a lot of fun. I'm howling at "You can't see me..."

[@Shmee303]

Personally your videos are new to me but I enjoy the whole process because it more immursive. That what's I love about these videos so far, you guys rarely ever talk straight to the camera and I've never seen you ask for likes, shares or anything else. Feels more real than anything else I've seen on KZbin

[@bonniepar6456]

Would be great no matter the subject. Love the banter and how much you care about each other, great filming Craig!

[@Kimmyna1989]

Like the whole process. Love listening to the banter between all you guys.