Meet Madlen Zahir of Edelweiss Chocolates

Edelweiss Chocolates is one of the oldest confectioners in America to still create all of its chocolates entirely by hand. Using equipment and recipes that date back 73 years, Edelweiss chocolatiers make small batches of delectable chocolates in the candy kitchen behind a Beverly Hills storefront … READ MORE


More Good Stuff


Tucking into Toffee

In Sweets

Toffee is a simple confection that begins with butter and sugar. Since butter and sugar are the stuff of dreams, the appeal of toffee is obvious. But what makes toffee especially exciting is … READ MORE

chocolate and artificial food color

Nestlé USA Removing Artificial Flavors and Colors

In Sweets

Nestlé USA has announced that it will remove all artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors from Nestlé chocolate candy sold in the United States. Doreen Ida, President of Nestlé USA Confections and Snacks, says that by the end of 2015 the … READ MORE

Candy Wrappers – Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016

In Sweets

The National Confectioners Association’s 2016 Sweets & Snack Expo in Chicago was over 4 acres of 720 confectionery and snack exhibitors and 16,000 attendees from 90 different countries. Here’s our overview. … READ MORE