Part 3 of our boiled sweets master class
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British Old Fashioned Boiled Sweets, Episode 2
Three shockingly good hard candies from the good ‘ol UK
British Old Fashioned Boiled Sweets. Episode 1.
This is the start of a beautiful friendship, I’m sure of it. Let’s learn together.
Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts
I love licorice, coconut, fruits, and chocolate. Love. But will I love them together? I DON’T KNOW, THAT’S WHAT WE’RE GOING TO FIND OUT. Together.
Taveners Rhubarb & Custard
Ooh! Another take on the super Brit treat rhubarb & custard boiled sweets! (That’s “hard candy” on ‘Merican)
Taveners Blackcurrant & Liquorice
"licorice"? All these years we've been gracefully handling the way the Brits pronounce aluminum ("Ah-LOO-mi-nee-um"), call ads "adverts", and spell flavor "flavour". Now this? Why didn't they check with us first, WE HAD IT SPELLED ALREADY DAMN IT. Anyhow, Taveners,...
Bassett’s Sherbet Lemons
Boiled sweets are a crucial part of the candy world, as well as candy history. These are perhaps the most iconic boiled sweet there is. DO THE MATH, HOT SHOT!
Maynards Threesome of Peaches, Berries, and, well, Berries
When Tool broke up, I was sad. Then Maynard started making wine and gummies and I’m much happier.
Walkers Nonsuch Original Toffee
What’s toffee..exactly? How is it different than caramel? Which is better? And as always, we tackle the persistently tough question “is it hard enough?”
Mentos Fresh Cola
Mentos takes on one of my all-time favorite candy flavors.
I’ve Seen Hell, My Friends: And It’s Filthy With Spogs
I'm still shuddering. Recently I contacted Aunty Nellie's Sweet Shop in Ireland to get my hands on some more of those blackcurrant hard candies I'm nuts for (turns out they're actually aniseed candies.) The extremely helpful person who worked there offered to...
Millions : A Chewy Delight From the UK That Your Teeth Might Hate
literally, there’s 1 million in every bag.
