As the world's largest producer of yule logs, The Swiss Company knows that yule logs are not just for Christmas; they also make Halloween and Valentine's Day versions. For a cake good for any celebration, try the newest red velvet yule log. Adam Gertler calls it "lighter than air."
At Co Co. Sala, dessert takes center stage as diners can skip dinner and head straight to dessert. On Kid in a Candy Store, Adam Gertler marvels at Co Co. Sala's menu featuring three-course and five-course dessert plates with goodies such as espresso panna cotta and chocolate cake with rum syrup.
The Chocolate Bar in Houston serves up sweet spins on classic pub snacks like Chocolate-Covered Popcorn and Fritos Brittle. The signature dessert pizza replaces pepperoni and cheese with candied ginger root and white chocolate. On Kid in a Candy Store, Adam Gertler gave it his stamp of approval.
Bobby's dream of inventing his own ice cream flavor came true at the Ben & Jerry's headquarters: buttermilk blueberry cheesecake. Dessert lovers can take the full behind-the-scenes factory tour to see how their favorite flavors are made and stop by the gift shop to take a pint (or three) to go.
Typical round truffles need not apply here. At Copper Cauldron Candy Co., owner Jim Martin has been serving truffles in a triangular truffle bar. It's perfect for slicing, and even better for layering creamy ganache over ingredients like candied ginger, pineapple and macadamia nut praline.
Since 1969, Kencraft Candy has delivered handmade candies to candy fans across the nation — that's nearly three million candies a year. On Kid in a Candy Store, Adam Gertler learned firsthand how they bring Easter to life with panoramic sugar eggs, a treat that dates back to the 18th century.
When Adam Gertler stopped by Sweet's Candy Company in Salt Lake City on Kid in a Candy Store, he discovered some truly wacky taffy in Candy Corn, Bubble Gum and Margarita flavors, as well as jazzy orange sticks and jelly beans. They were so delicious, Adam thought he ''died and went to candy town.''
Norma and Irma Paz are helping Nashville chill out. Their Mexican paletas (think of them as the Popsicle's bigger, better brother) rotate daily with flavors from apple to zucchini. Adam Gertler swooned for Rose Pops, and not even a throwdown could cool off the Pineapple-Lime-Chili-Salt Pops.
Adam Gertler, host of Food Network's Kid in a Candy Store, takes a tour at Hershey's in Hershey, PA, and enjoys the classic Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins.
The Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas, may have opened in 2007, but this place is chock-full of old-fashioned delights like taffy, milkshakes and even a soda fountain where flavors are added by hand. A favorite is Cherry Limeade, which Adam Gertler claims is the best soda he’s ever tasted.
The fork is optional at Tootie Pie Co. Here, pies come with a Popsicle stick inserted in the back, which makes eating a pie as easy as finding an appealing flavor. Adam Gertler's pick? The Key Lime Pie that tastes both like a pie and a margarita dipped in white chocolate.
Inspired by their love of food and architecture, Freya Estreller and Natasha Case came up with the name Coolhaus for their dessert truck, which serves architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwiches made with fresh baked cookies. Find them on the streets of Austin, Dallas, L.A., New York or Miami.
For anyone who's ever wanted to eat cake on the go, Holy Cacao in Austin, Texas, has the answer: cake balls on a stick. Adam Gertler was amazed at how sweet the shop's Red Velvet cake balls were on Kid in a Candy Store. While you're there, show some love, too, for the tempting Carrot Cake Shake.
Host of Food Network's Kid in a Candy Store, Adam Gertler tours the M&M's factory in Cleveland, TN, where they're creating their latest flavor, a mouthwatering combination of sweet and salty.
Southerners love traditional MoonPies, and at Chattanooga Bakery they've been delivering both chocolate and vanilla versions since 1917. Nearly 100 years later, the MoonPie has been given an update with flavors like peanut butter cream, mint, coconut and -- Adam Gertler's new fave --strawberry.
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