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Use your child's fondness of saltwater taffy to inspire you during the creation of some party favors. Candy boats, flowers, and gift baskets are some items that you can use to highlight taffy varieties.
The Process
Research how specific manufacturers make their products. There may be a seller who uses regional ingredients or uses a distinct cooking or shaping process that will be more favorable than the mass production of candies that relies upon the use of basic ingredients and manufacturing techniques.
The pulling process is one of the main steps necessary in the production of taffy. Prior to taffy being manually or mechanically manipulated, sugar, cornstarch, glycerin, and flavorings are brought to a boil. Some candy makers use cutting tools, molds, and presses to provide each batch of taffy with a custom thickness or shape. If you are going to be using symmetry during the creation of the treats that will be used as favors, consider purchasing oblong taffy sticks or round or square-shaped pieces that can be used to create a design.
Favor Options
A candy boat can consist of a flat plastic tray or Styrofoam form that will be used as the water vessel's hull. Add long taffy pieces around the outer edges of either hull piece to create the side walls of the vessel. Round or square pieces of taffy can be used to represent seats within the boat.
For a floral motif, purchase taffy pieces that are angular, such as rectangle taffy strips that are an even thickness. Use these taffy pieces as the stems for the 'flowers'. Attach a faux flower bloom to the top of each one. Another floral idea is to purchase round taffy pieces and use them as the central part of each flower. Cut strips of colored paper that can be used to represent each flower's petals. Use a pipe cleaner or a craft stick as the stem of each flower. An adhesive will be needed to secure the components together.
If gift baskets are going to be prepared, shop for an assortment of taffy. Some sellers may prepare gift baskets onsite, which will give you the opportunity to choose the basket size and color and the taffy varieties that will be added to each one. If you are going to purchase taffy pieces and assemble your own gift baskets, purchase an equal number of each taffy variety. Use ribbon and tissue paper to adorn each basketful of candy.
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