I think we can all agree that vanilla is the king of baking flavors. It’s a staple ingredient found in every baker’s pantry. Vanilla not only adds flavor, it enhances other flavors and rounds out the sweetness in desserts.
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Cheers! Entertaining with Flavor
The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in some spirited libations and being your own mixologist is half the fun.
Sea Glass Candy
I love the idea of making hard candy that has the look of sea glass. It’s the ideal favor for a beach-themed party, a little girl’s mermaid birthday or a boy’s pirate party.
The Cook’s Guide to Using Essential Oils for Flavoring
Wait, aren’t essential oils for aromatherapy and massage? Most people think of essential oils as being used only in this way, but a number of these natural plant essences can also be food grade and are commonly used for flavoring purposes as well.
Keep Mosquitoes Away! How to Make Mason Jar Citronella Oil Candles
I’m so excited to be sharing a project on the LorAnn blog today. I have been a big fan of LorAnn products for years, and I was thrilled to hear they are a Michigan-based company. I’m a Michigan girl myself. My name is Jessica, and I have been sharing crazy good creativity on my […]
Food Coloring 101: Liquid vs. Gel vs. Powder
So what’s the difference between liquid food coloring versus a gel/paste or a powder version? And more importantly, why should you care?
Why You Need a Candy Thermometer
Meet your new best friend. Yes, a candy thermometer is your pal! If you want to make candy you need this tool. Period.
Fairy Princess Lollipop Wands
These enchanting DIY star lollipop wands will add some magic to any little girl’s party.
LorAnn Oils Celebrates 55 Years
2017 is an exciting year for LorAnn Oils, Inc.! Not only are we celebrating our 55th year in business, but we will be breaking ground on a facility expansion in late spring. The added square footage will provide more office and factory space as well as a facelift to our current exterior. Founder and pharmacist […]
The Wild Side of Lollipops
Harvard law grad turned gourmet candy entrepreneur KRISTINA MAURY talks about her flavor ideology, and shares a recipe from her spirited new book Liquor Lollipops I started my gourmet candy business, Luxe Lollies, after becoming bored with the candy options found in most stores. My taste buds have always yearned for the unusual and the basic […]
