Every December, my kitchen counter turns into a little soap-making station. It smells like peppermint and vanilla, and there’s always a bit of red mica on the counter. The first time I made candy cane ...

I love a candy cane. I love the look of it. I love the smell of it. I love the taste of it. And, while the minty bent sugar sticks make great stirring implements for hot cocoa, the easiest way to give ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their "pacifying" nature. So comforting and crunchy, colorful and festive, and the ...

There are so many people in our lives that deserve a plate of holiday cheer: neighbors, teachers, postal carriers...the list can go on and on. With both Christmas gifts and treats, even if you aren't ...

Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside for now. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (93 C). Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium (2-3 quart) saucepan, ...

Candy canes are a holiday staple with roots dating back to the 1600s. The story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, gave children these sugary sticks shaped like a shepherd’s ...

Turn on a holiday movie, grab a glass of mulled wine, and plug in your Christmas tree for a little self-care manicure session. If you've been thinking of transforming your nails for the holiday season ...

BUSTI, N.Y. — If Christmas music is playing in the kitchen of Peterson's Candies, candy canes are probably being made. It's a tradition to listen to Christmas music while making the iconic holiday ...

CLEMENTON, N.J. (CBS) — As people crowded the malls and stores on Christmas Eve, some families were also racing out to pick up sweet treats for the dessert table. For more than 80 years, the machines ...