Make My Candy Marshrooms!

November 29, 2012

Make My Candy Marshrooms!

Confectionery expert and historian Beth Kimmerle will be showing visitors how to make candies at her Confectionary Forest Menagerie demonstration at The Land of Nod pop-up toy shop in Soho December 7-9. Kimmerle also collaborated with Land of Nod to create an Owl Candy Set that will allow candy makers of all ages to try their hand at candy making at home. Owl Candy Sets are available at the store for $7.99, located at 136 Prince Street, through December 27.

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About Beth Kimmerle

Beth has worked on innovation and sensory projects for both industrial and artisanal food clients for over two decades. She began her food product development career with a major candy company and worked with Starbucks Coffee Company.

Beth is the author of four books documenting the history of America's confectionery industry. She's shared her expertise and culinary skills on the Food Network, History Channel, National Public Radio, and NBC's The Today Show and Martha Stewart.

As a culinarian, Beth’s instructed at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. On the topic of food, she's lectured at The Chicago History Museum, Princeton University, and the University of Chicago.

Beth holds a confectionery food science certificate from University of Wisconsin and a Sensory Science certificate from International Food Technologists. Beth also holds a paintbrush and is an obsessive food doodler. Her first illustrated book about food is forthcoming.