Buttercream Centers

The long-time tradition of candy making is a craft we cherish here at GYGI. We get many customers in the store who have grown up dipping alongside their mothers…

Plastic, silicone, and polycarbonate candy molds

4 Types of Candy Molds

It is candy box time! And in our specialty kitchen store, we have an entire aisle devoted to various forms of candy molds. They range from silly and sweet…

Three thermometers measuring the temperature of a pot of boiling water

Testing a Thermometer for Accuracy

Before striking out on your adventure in the art of candy making, there is one thing you need – an accurate thermometer. It can be tricky deciding on the…

molded chocolates

Hand-Dipped vs. Molded Chocolates

If you are like us, you are thinking about, making, and eating chocolate all year long. And if you have ever set foot in our specialty kitchen store, you…

Holiday Gift Guides 2022

Have you seen those holiday gift guides coming out where the cheapest item is over $100? Yeah, we have too. Let’s be honest, we would love to give all…