Schools need to raise money to support their special programming and basic operational costs. However, sometimes there are fundraisers that have just been way overdone. Try the following fundraising ideas to get students involved and excited about fundraising! Channel that school spirit Perhaps the most reliable source for donations is kids turning to their own… Read more »
The holidays are full of delicious treats and sweets, and goodie exchanges are a fun way to celebrate with friends and family. All treats typically fall under a specific category, and guests swap treats and recipes during the gathering. This holiday season, it’s time to add a little pizazz to your goodie exchange! Set up… Read more »
Congratulations—you’re getting married! Now that you’ve decided to get hitched, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of wedding planning. When it comes to your wedding dessert, there’s no reason to stick only with cake. Here are some of the top trending wedding desserts that will make your wedding the sweetest soirée yet! Buffet… Read more »
It’s tempting… keeping all of the Halloween candy that your child acquires. The sugary treats are addicting and if it’s in the house, there will be no problem eating the whole haul yourself. However, there are a few reasons to cutback on the Halloween candy. For starters, we’re sure you don’t want your child to… Read more »
Yes, there is a holiday for everything, but something about Sweetest Day is particularly… well, sweet! “Valentine’s Day of the fall” Since 1921, this holiday has been celebrated largely in the American Midwest, with at least ten states taking part in the fun. One newspaper called it the “Valentine’s Day of the fall,” which we… Read more »
Halloween is fast approaching which means it is time to get your spooky scene ready for trick-or-treaters! Make sure your house is a safe and fun destination for trick-or-treating before October 31st by following these easy tips. Prepare your property When kids are excited, playing with friends and eagerly awaiting their share of candy, the… Read more »
You’ve probably heard people identify themselves as a sweet or savory person—but did you know there are actually five taste categories? We’ve broken down all five tastes for your consumption: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Sweet Let’s begin with one of our favorite tastes—sweet! Sweetness signals that there is a presence of sugar in… Read more »
Labor Day is behind us, and the fall is ahead. What that means for most students is that school is back in session. Usually, school groups or clubs start off the year strong with a big fundraiser, to help with the school year’s activities. That can come in the form of book drives, lemonade stands,… Read more »
For a long time now, we here at CIMA Confections have made it our mission to provide as much information about our products as possible to our customers; that includes nutrition—for each and every one of our candies, we give our customers the facts: how many calories, how much sugar, and other key bits of… Read more »
A measure of spiciness, SHU, or Scoville Heat Units, indicate a pepper’s concentration of capsaicin, the chemical responsible for giving peppers their spicy sensation. Currently, the pepper with the highest level of SHU is the Carolina Reaper, ranked as the world’s hottest pepper at an average of 1,641,000 SHU, making it nearly 200 times hotter… Read more »