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Wiklund, Michael's avatar

The demonstration is a must see if you can get to Rockport during demo days. Now, exactly how does the Mars company get the candy coating on M&Ms?

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Zel's avatar

Loved this story!!!! What a tribute to old-fashioned tradition and artistry! Makes me love my candy cane twice as much!!!!!

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Amy Allen's avatar

Thanks!! I love that the tradition is continuing.

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Lorraine Sawicki's avatar

What a fun read for Christmas day! I love how the recipe isn't secret because the real devil in the details is the implementation.

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Amy Allen's avatar

Yes, exactly! I was surprised about how much precision is involved and how physically demanding it is to make them. Thanks Lorraine!

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Lorraine Sawicki's avatar

Absolutely, those stripes are next level!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Love this!

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Suzanne Lorenz's avatar

Wish I lived closer so I could taste one of these. Thanks.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

I love this story!! The fact that it has been a family business for generations using the same techniques puts a smile on my face. How very special that each candy cane is slightly different.

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Amy Allen's avatar

Thanks Vicki! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Robert Galford's avatar

Works of art!

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Karen Meneghin's avatar

Thank you, Amy. One of my go-to shops when in Rockport

Happy Thanksgiving and I hope to see you again soon . . .

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Amy Allen's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving, Karen!

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