If you've never smelled or tasted a freshly baked pan of gingerbread cake, you're missing out on a delicious holiday ...

"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for ...

Holy cocoa beans, Batman! This place is like Willy Wonka’s factory, minus the Oompa Loompas and questionable child labor ...

Buckle up, sweet tooths and nostalgia seekers, because we’re about to embark on a cavity-inducing adventure through Illinois’ ...

Before there were Reese's, Snickers, and Hershey's, there was...vinegar candy! Let's make some old-fashioned candy and discuss the history of Halloween and its tricks (and treats) Kamala Harris ...

Darien's annual Christmas tree lighting, a Menorah lighting and other events are on tap for the coming months.

A long-standing, sweet tradition is holding strong 70 years after it began. Richardson’s Candy Kitchen has been making candy ...

a candy cigar in my mouth and an old-fashioned hat on my head. No one said boo to me about my laziness for an instant costume ...

The factory creates everything from truffles to nut clusters, 24 different flavors of old fashioned lollipops, molded chocolate pieces and even salt water taffy. The sponge candy remains their top ...

We asked four well-known locals to share their go-to giftable goodies. With these recipes—all of which can be made in bulk, ...

Candy corn is 26% of the sweet tooth share, and prices are down 11% from last year. So if your little people like this striped, old-fashioned candy, it's the best deal. Skittles are next in ...

Best or weirdest treat received: One of my brothers once had to help me pry a single piece from a mass of hard sweets in an old-fashioned candy dish. We were just trying to be polite with the ...