Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christmas Candy Cane Hearts There are so many people in our lives that deserve a plate of holiday cheer: neighbors, teachers, ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I love a candy cane. I love the look of it. I ...

It’s known as the iconic candy of Christmas. The classic candy cane has mainly been enjoyed as a sweet treat, but even used as holiday decorations for at least a few hundred years. One candy shop in ...

Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside for now. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (93 C). Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium (2-3 quart) saucepan, ...

There’s something about the scent of peppermint around the holidays that instantly brings back memories of snowflakes, Christmas carols, and sneaking candy canes off the tree. Last year, I made this ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their "pacifying" nature. So comforting and crunchy, colorful and festive, and the ...

What makes this story work is how close the experiment comes to success before one key flaw changes the result. After extracting sugar from sugarcane, building homemade flavorings, and learning proper ...