Political Jelly Beans
One of the most incredible stories in American candy history is that of the Blueberry Jelly Belly. Out of the many candy stories and incredible candy history, the one with Blueberry Jelly Belly particularly holds value for the patriotic day. Ronald Reagan, governor of California had quite a affection for pectin jelly beans. The Blueberry Jelly Belly was especially formulated to match the red, white, and blue color scheme of the celebration! During his reign as the President, Jelly Bellies were a standard part of doing national business. He even kept a jar of them on his desk and sent some to space, as a surprise to his astronauts.
Red, White & Blue
Red, white, and blue candy combinations can be endless. Combine all these colours to create a patriotic theme candy buffet or decorate your desserts with patriotic pearls. Get candies from your bulk candy store for your parties
Party Ideas
- Rustic red dessert buffet with ruffled red, white & blue table skirt
- American Flag cake by (recipe given below) + Mini pies
- Sweet little photo booth with framed flags and Big red star print balloons
- Adorable pint-sized picnic outfits
- Candy combinations in red, white and blue
Chocolate Flags Activity
Any celebration is incomplete without some candy flags. This recipe is made with simple crunchy chocolate bars decorated with red, white, and blue candies so that they resemble the American flag. Moms can join in with their kids to prepare this treat.
Quantity: Four chocolate flags
Ingredients:
12 oz milk or dark chocolate
2/3 cup crispy rice cereal
Red, white, and blue candies
Small circular white sprinkles
Preparation:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
2. Melt or temper the chocolate. Tempering takes longer, but it will help keep your chocolate from melting in warmer weather and gives it a nice "snap."You can also use chocolate-flavored candy coating instead of real chocolate.
3. Stir the crispy rice cereal into the melted chocolate. Pour it on the prepared baking sheet, and spread it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick and about 8 by 10 inches wide.
4. Use a knife to mark guidelines that divide the chocolate into four equal rectangles. While the chocolate is still wet, press the blue candies into the top left corner of each rectangle in a square shape. If you have small white circular sprinkles, place them between the blue candies to act as the stars.
5. Once the blue section is finished, add alternating lines of red and white candies to form the flag stripes. When the chocolate is just beginning to set, run you knife along the edges of the flags to score the chocolate.
6. Let the chocolate set completely in the refrigerator, for about 30 minutes. Once set, carefully cut or break it apart along the scored lines. Store your Chocolate Flags at cool room temperature for up to two weeks.
Make them for a holiday picnic, potluck, or barbecue.
Happy Birthday, America!
One of the most incredible stories in American candy history is that of the Blueberry Jelly Belly. Out of the many candy stories and incredible candy history, the one with Blueberry Jelly Belly particularly holds value for the patriotic day. Ronald Reagan, governor of California had quite a affection for pectin jelly beans. The Blueberry Jelly Belly was especially formulated to match the red, white, and blue color scheme of the celebration! During his reign as the President, Jelly Bellies were a standard part of doing national business. He even kept a jar of them on his desk and sent some to space, as a surprise to his astronauts.
Red, White & Blue
Red, white, and blue candy combinations can be endless. Combine all these colours to create a patriotic theme candy buffet or decorate your desserts with patriotic pearls. Get candies from your bulk candy store for your parties
Party Ideas
- Rustic red dessert buffet with ruffled red, white & blue table skirt
- American Flag cake by (recipe given below) + Mini pies
- Sweet little photo booth with framed flags and Big red star print balloons
- Adorable pint-sized picnic outfits
- Candy combinations in red, white and blue
Chocolate Flags Activity
Any celebration is incomplete without some candy flags. This recipe is made with simple crunchy chocolate bars decorated with red, white, and blue candies so that they resemble the American flag. Moms can join in with their kids to prepare this treat.
Quantity: Four chocolate flags
Ingredients:
12 oz milk or dark chocolate
2/3 cup crispy rice cereal
Red, white, and blue candies
Small circular white sprinkles
Preparation:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
2. Melt or temper the chocolate. Tempering takes longer, but it will help keep your chocolate from melting in warmer weather and gives it a nice "snap."You can also use chocolate-flavored candy coating instead of real chocolate.
3. Stir the crispy rice cereal into the melted chocolate. Pour it on the prepared baking sheet, and spread it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick and about 8 by 10 inches wide.
4. Use a knife to mark guidelines that divide the chocolate into four equal rectangles. While the chocolate is still wet, press the blue candies into the top left corner of each rectangle in a square shape. If you have small white circular sprinkles, place them between the blue candies to act as the stars.
5. Once the blue section is finished, add alternating lines of red and white candies to form the flag stripes. When the chocolate is just beginning to set, run you knife along the edges of the flags to score the chocolate.
6. Let the chocolate set completely in the refrigerator, for about 30 minutes. Once set, carefully cut or break it apart along the scored lines. Store your Chocolate Flags at cool room temperature for up to two weeks.
Make them for a holiday picnic, potluck, or barbecue.
Happy Birthday, America!
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