Aida's New Tricks and Treats
By:
Frank Samperi
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Aida Mollenkamp begins a whole new season of FoodCrafters this week. Watch her kick off the food-hunting adventures with a trip to candy makers PapaBubble, just in time for Halloween.
Here's a sneak peek at the candy tug-of-war technique behind PapaBubble's confections:
Step 1. Heat things up:
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Step 2. Hang tight:
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Step 3. Rock and roll:
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Step 4. Whack and stack:
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Step 5. Pull hard:
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Step 6. Pull harder:
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Step 7. Slice and dice:
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Step 8. Oh, that's nice:
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Step 9: Ready to serve!
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- Mon, Oct. 25 at 10:30 PM
- Sat, Oct. 30 at 5:30 PM
- Sun, Oct. 31 at 10:00 PM
***PLUS, here's a taste of more FoodCrafters Aida will meet this season:
The folks behind 'Rocky Road' rice pudding at Rice to Riches:
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A visit to North Fork Potato Chips:
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And miniature gingerbread houses!
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