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candy

[kan-dee] / ˈkæn di /


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We want instant gratification, whether it’s a boost of dopamine from checking ETFs, or a sugar rush from eating candy.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

"In the beginning it was very much a fascinating feeling of like a child in a candy store," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

You might say that fleecing California’s cradle-to-grave state is like taking candy from a baby.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child is recording songs about candy corn.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

It was as if every candy or dessert he’d ever eaten had been in preparation for this one moment!

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

"I don't know how long we will be like this," said Stefani Garate, 26, who used to sell coconut candies on the beach.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Chamoy has been used by a lot of modern day food makers and chefs with American nostalgic candies, like peach rings and gummy worms, and my personal favorite, Gushers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Initially it was a hat and shoe repair store, with candies sold from a cart out front as an extra earning stream.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Claire’s first advertising campaign under the new owners is a dreamlike, colorful celebration of the five senses featuring bubble writing, gummy candies, press-on nails and the requisite slime in digital, social media and influencer ads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

When Ma is in the room, I often stand in front of the cabinet, my palms pressing flat against the glass, drooling at the candies.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

Cake fillings of almond crunch and toasted pecan praline and candied lemon, while jackfruit and palm sugar bring distinct South-East Asian flavours.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

There’s the Ukrainian poppy seed cake makivnyk, the Middle Eastern hot chocolate sahlep, the Spanish nougat turrón and the Chinese candied fruit tanghulu, among others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

Pecans — toasted or candied — introduce flavor and texture contrast: that little crunch can transform the dish entirely.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2025

When the savage young sparrow showed signs of good behavior, Matthias would feed her morsels of candied chestnut.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Some confectioners infuse their candying syrup with botanicals, like bay leaves, rosemary or peppercorns, for added intrigue.

From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023

It’s subtle but transformative to know what sugar feels like in your fingers at different stages of candying.

From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2017

A pinch of tartaric acid would improve the flavor, but often prevent candying, unless in the hands of an expert.

From The Candy Maker's Guide A Collection of Choice Recipes for Sugar Boiling by Fletcher Manufacturing Company

The skins can be kept in good condition for a long time in salt water, which makes it possible to wait until a large supply is on hand before candying them.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

To candy it, do not add the syrup, but observe the directions given for candying fruit; some may be done each way.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Barkham Burroughs




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