Candy corn is made of your typical sugary ingredients and ... bug secretion? Here are the surprising ingredients found in the ...

She had been in touch with a company that specialises in shellac, a material made from a natural polymer produced by the lac beetles of northern Thailand. When I meet Merhav in Brussels ...

Confectioner’s glaze, also known as shellac, is made from lac-resin, a bug secretion. The lac bug is a parasite that secretes a waxy, waterproof coating to protect itself. Workers scrape those ...

Typically found under the name "confectioner's glaze" or "pure food glaze," lac coating is used in making gum and on all sorts of shiny candies. Candy corn traditionally ranks high as a Halloween ...

Add in softened butter/margarine. 2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Add to flour mixture and mix well. 3. Pour mixture into a sprayed half sheet. Bake at 325 F for 20-25 minutes.

To make an orange glaze for the bread, you only need a few simple ingredients: 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup melted ...

Here’s what you need to know before booking in for an appointment… If you’re a gel or shellac manicure loyalist, chances are you’ve heard of BIAB or builder in a bottle. Gaining in ...

Criticized in Japan for the unorthodox appearance of her "kohakuto" candies, confectioner Alissa Miky didn't let that deter her from pitching sweets with a bold twist for Western tastes.

In a medium bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until the glaze is smooth. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the scones and let stand ...

Gently remove the ramekin and the sides of the pan. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar, drizzle the glaze over the top, and serve. Creamy Espresso Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together ...