Perhaps you remember the whipped splendor of the Choco-Lite, or the luscious Caravelle bar, or maybe the sublime and perfectly balanced Hershey's Cookies 'n Mint. The Marathon, an inimitable rope of caramel covered in chocolate. Oompahs. Bit-O-Choc. The Kit Kat Dark. Steve Almond certainly does. In fact, he was so obsessed by the inexplicable disappearance of these bars-where'd they go?-that he embarked on a nationwide journey to uncover the truth...

"The beloved candy bars of your childhood have finally grown up. Using high-quality chocolate, creamy homemade caramel and nougat, crunchy nuts, and lots and lots of sugar, these recipes raise the (candy) bar to new levels of sweet sophistication."--p.[4] of cover

"Sweet Tooth is a book with a real edge, a balanced firsthand account of [the author's] obsession with candy and a detailed look at its history and development. The sugary treats we enjoy today have a prominent past: They've delighted kings, cured the ill, and were developed into a billion-dollar industry. At the same time, however, the bitter side of this chronicle tells how the confectionery industry helped create an environment of unhealthy overindulgence,...

From cupcakes to brownies, jumbo cookies to spiced nuts, these triple-tested recipes have been specially selected for this collection. You'll find long-time favorites and fresh new ideas--all easy to make and easy to portion and package for sale. An extensive introductory chapter covers the basics of bake sales--from organizing tips to creative ideas for packaging and display.