@cmoneyspinner 21 January 2022 more from that month

WONDERFUL CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Cotton candy is a treat that I only used to eat whenever carnivals came to town. I found this article and it provoked some nostalgic thoughts. It also shared some #foodhistory. ~ Cotton candy originated in Italy in the 1400s. ~ In the mid 18th century, spun sugar was used in the U.S. and Europe but cotton candy was only available to wealthy people. ~ In the late 19th century, confectioners John C. Wharton and William Morrison created a special machine that would quickly melt sugar and generate a centrifugal force to shoot it through a screen. ~ In the 1920s, this sugary snack was officially known in the US as “cotton candy.” ~ In the USA, two national food days are dedicated to cotton candy: July 31 and December 2. Cotton Candy: a traditional sugary treat gets a new spin - Glutto Digest ~ https://gluttodigest.com/cotton-candy/ #sweettreats #funfood