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Illustration of a man hand-dipping a chocolate bar next to the Zingerman's Candy Manufactory logo

Issue No. 143: Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory

/ by Alex Hall-Ruiz

Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory has been crafting delicious confections for fifteen years with a focus on traditional American candy. Each sweet treat takes days to make, and has remarkably full flavor. Here are two factors that make Zingerman’s candy different than your average grocery store find. 1. Made by hand, not by machines Instead of massive […]

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Issue No. 139: What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream?

/ by Alex Hall-Ruiz

To start, let’s get one thing straight—gelato is just the Italian word for ice cream. Although there are differences between American ice cream and Italian-style gelato, they have a whole lot in common. Both begin as a base mixture of milk, cream, and sugar, sometimes with eggs. They are churned as the mixture is chilled. […]

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