"Greg has now pulled the candy enough", but you are Greg

Seeing the woman get excited about watching the candy pulling was adorable. These videos are so wholesome.

The humbug shape is fascinating esplly with stripes. In France we call this candy "berlingot". I remember as a kid watching a man at the carnival fair make the big ones, lollipop-size, pulling the hot sugar on the hook. Fascinating to watch. He cut them into shape with handheld big scissors and stuck a stick in them before they were hard. The taste was great too, and some color variations of the full spectrum made you want to taste them all.

I'm sitting in a dark room slot after watching horror movies... I go onto this video and BBBAAAAAAAAA is the first thing I hear and I've never jumped so far. I dropped my phone as well...

@SyahmiMelayu

7 жыл бұрын

21! At The Fall Out of MRC hahaha

@leananshae

7 жыл бұрын

yes, please re-edit... it was reminiscent of the zombie videos we used to see on youtube.... it WAS NOT enjoyable

@mdizsmith7787

7 жыл бұрын

same

@THECONDOR98

6 жыл бұрын

I JUST Got done watching the new IT movie!! I couldn't relate more

@mattc5273

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Condor I was literally about to comment the exact same thing HAHAHA

a quick calculation and estimation shows me that in the two minutes on the candy hook, you went from one glob of candy to somewhere on the order of 10^13 strands! that is 10,000,000,000,000 individual strings of candy! insane.

@victormillen8393

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@notsogood4321

3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty interesting may I ask how you got to your answer ,what technique did you use ?

@ZevHoover

3 жыл бұрын

@@notsogood4321 if he started with one lump of candy, stretched it, folded it in half, he would have two strands. then he stretched it, folded it in half, he has 4 strands. each time he does this, it doubles the total number of strands. he did it about 43 times, so he had 2^43 strands, which is roughly equal to 10,000,000,000,000. interestingly, if he did it about 250 times there would be more strands of candy than there are particles in the observable universe. that lets you know that this is all bunk and that clearly the strands are joining back together at some point but still a fun thought exercise.

@Tollas1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZevHoover It looks like Greg makes three strands with each stretch, could it be even better to use 3 as the base number instead of 2?

I look forward to the "air bubbles make it white because of reflection." Lesson every video and watching like 2 minutes of pulling. It might seem sarcastic but I actually kinda enjoy it XD

@lizericson1309

8 жыл бұрын

+vanessa escobedo Me too it's so cool!

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+Liz Ericson In some of my later videos I sped up the sugar pulling, and then I got complaints that there was not enough hot sugar being pulled. I watched it with new eyes (watched someone else pulling the sugar). I guess when you are pulling it, you are not realizing that it is hypnotic to watch. When you are pulling the sugar you just are thinking: "Ow, My fingers are really hot right now".

@zaid1811

8 жыл бұрын

+Lofty Pursuits Haha! You're not only giving information you give personality with it!

@vanessaescobedo986

8 жыл бұрын

+Lofty Pursuits I love everything about these videos. They're so charming because of the music and interesting because of the whole operation of making the candy. I kid you not these made me want to pursue candy making too (◔ᴗ◔)

@kaitlinski493

8 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😄

I've been watching candy making videos for 3 hours now. send help. or candy. either is fine.

@loudmouthllama9297

7 жыл бұрын

The Red Rabbit candy is help, the best form of it anyway 😂

@donnawoodman6249

5 жыл бұрын

The Red Rabbit Lol too funny!!

@stellastarry6880

5 жыл бұрын

The Red Rabbit same

@danthor45

5 жыл бұрын

I dont think you need candy. and help is to late :D

@kattyt23

5 жыл бұрын

I lasted two hours before I went and ordered a bunch of candy from their website 😅

My boyfriend woke up and asked me why I'm watching candy making videos at 4 AM... I had no answer. Now here we lay watching candy videos.

@steveabraham3456

7 жыл бұрын

woah

@handlemchandleson1

6 жыл бұрын

Same ‘cept with my mom

@lumiangelica

5 жыл бұрын

Mood

@Taebot64

5 жыл бұрын

@@handlemchandleson1 SWEET HOME ALABAMA

@umphreak9999

5 жыл бұрын

The answer is always "the algorithm told me to"

I do not know how someone becomes to passionate about old candy making but damn am I glad you did. I love watching you perfect your craft.

You know, you talking about that cooling table never gets old. I like how you sometimes throw out a random tid bit of info here and there too.

@merrydavis3227

5 жыл бұрын

That's old stainless that never goes out of style and is practical as all get out. A lot of PA & CT & NY items are like that- the only thing that makes them archaic now is the size.

My Auntie used to always have old fashioned Humbugs and she would always give us some every time we saw her. She passed a few months ago and even just watching this video makes me feel like she's giving me a hug. Thank you so much for that! The company that she got hers from shut down, and I hope one day I get to try yours to see if I can find that taste again. Thanks again!

When I was young my parents would often take me to places that made fresh salt water taffy, often they had a machine that would continously stretch it like you were doing, it is some great memories and I don't think there are any more of those shops. I enjoyed your video and the humbug candy is new to me and it looked really yummy.

@carolinepaquier8156

5 жыл бұрын

Actually there are quite a few such shops all over the country and most have the same taffy pulling machine. They are so cool.

I remember ice pops in that shape

@shineyfish

6 жыл бұрын

achanwahn same

@nulliebee9236

6 жыл бұрын

The middle school I went to put them on the lunch menu

@IAmValenwind

5 жыл бұрын

i think welch's still makes them

very interesting. the last video I watched was about earwax removal so who knows where I'll end up in 10 mins lol

@jenbrown7349

8 жыл бұрын

I often do and feel the same, lol

@Khamomil

8 жыл бұрын

+dakotalayinlow Nothing wrong with that, just as long as you don't get confused and mistake your earwax blob for a honey drop.

@dakotalayinlow

8 жыл бұрын

Khamomil mmm tasty! lol

@PhattyMo

8 жыл бұрын

+dakotalayinlow I don't know how I got here,but I'm kinda glad I did. Who knows what I'll watch next..maybe more candy videos.

@greenlawnfarm5827

7 жыл бұрын

Did you see the tonsel stone video yet?

I imagine humbugs tasting like rootbeer....they just don't look like they taste of peppermint or aniseed.

@MarissaB

7 жыл бұрын

Madison Austin anise is similar in flavor

@lilstardrops

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, root beer is actually made with anise (or it at least it was in original recipes)

@marilavellan8753

6 жыл бұрын

Madison Austin he makes a rootbeer flavour, its pretty awesome

@goawayleavemealone2880

6 жыл бұрын

In the UK Humbugs are almost always mint flavoured.

@butterflytaster5553

6 жыл бұрын

I expected it to taste like peanutbutter and chocolate, because of the colours

History, music, and skilled labor all in one video.

It's really cool getting to see all these old practices still being used. My great-grandmother has told me about this kind of thing before. :D (She is still alive, just about 100 years old too.)

I love how your videos are appetizing and educational at the sametime. I had no idea that humbug was a name for a shape.

This would taste good as coffee, chocolate, and Irish cream. Is it possible to make them with these flavors?

@LoftyPursuits

7 жыл бұрын

+Squiggly P Yes, as a custom order. Each flavor would have to be a batch. 100oz per batch.

@JohnnyArtPavlou

6 жыл бұрын

Lofty Pursuits OMG...custom orders!!!!

@carolinepaquier8156

5 жыл бұрын

OOOO yehhhh. Sounds wonderful.

@labitryrave5492

5 жыл бұрын

Why change that which is already perfect?

@krowman8458

4 жыл бұрын

So this comment started it all.. Thank You! lol

I'd watched this video - never knew what a humbug was - then was listening to a recent purchase video book of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Unabridged version and Harry buys some humbugs on the train - and I now knew what they were!! So Awesome! I love your videos and just recently purchased some of your candy am waiting excitedly for the arrival.

I can't believe I lived in Tallahassee and didn't know about this place. Wow. I'm all about anything Victorian and now I MUST get some of these candies! So glad I found your channel!

Hi. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean and I would love to taste your Horehound candy. I don't see shopping options for my country though. I hope shipping becomes available. Love your videos. Keep up the tasty work👍😀

@SobrietyandSolace

Жыл бұрын

I want to know where I can get the sorrel hard candy I bought in Trinidad!

I'm seriously hooked on your channel!

@ricobiggart9339

7 жыл бұрын

Can you feel the air bubbles being worked in?

@discoastronaut3635

7 жыл бұрын

who isnt? XD

@donaldlv7324

7 жыл бұрын

sweet pun, m9

@anoni6108

7 жыл бұрын

I was at the hooi part while reading this 1nd I sad like "AAAH PUNS"

The breaking part is so insanely satisfying. I love watching all parts of your videos but it's like everything is culminating the moment the strings or platters ate being broken apart into single pieces of candy. Wonderful!

Greg your passion and knowledge are contagious! Watching your videos is my new favorite past time. I'm about to order a bunch to try, since I do not live anywhere near Florida!

did anyone else find the candy pulling satisfying

@wanketta

8 жыл бұрын

No. It seemed like he kept stretcging the same section. I couldnt see if he switched it up.

@daemonember

8 жыл бұрын

+wanketta he stretches it and folds it over on itself it's why the color stays consistent

@serentique

6 жыл бұрын

nO it stresses me out.

@shineyfish

6 жыл бұрын

saul martinez Absolutely Not

This channel is so cool! He's like the Anthony Bourdain of candy making. We learn history, appreciation for classic techniques and equipment; all narrated by a mellow knowledgeable voice. 10/10, would visit Tallahassee to see this art!

Nothing beats eating a Lofty Persuits Horehound flavored Humbug, while watching you make horehound flavored Humbugs! They leave my tongue with a every so slight numbing sensation, almost like certain types of cough drops! (but way tastier)

In the UK our Humbugs are always peppermint flavored and ovalish in shape.

@LoftyPursuits

7 жыл бұрын

rainbowbookworm from what I can tell, the oval shape is a post WWII thing.

@milojohnson3057

7 жыл бұрын

A B S O L U T E L Y D E S T R O Y E D B S O L U T E L Y D E S T R O Y E D also this all looks delicious will buy some soon

@degreesoffreedom2321

7 жыл бұрын

Down here in Australia black and white humbugs are licorice/anise and red and white are mint.

@gibsondanny

7 жыл бұрын

Often they come with a chewy caramel centre as well. Well, the ones I've had did anyway.

@danjcollier

7 жыл бұрын

Danny Pearce If I remember correctly: Welsh Humbugs are the ones with the chewy centre, and English Humbugs are solid

The candy hook process of making the candy opaque must be quite a workout!

The craziest thing to me is the history of that machine. Some Victorian bloke was making the exact same candy with that exact machine over 100 years ago and selling it to little kids for pennies. It's insane to think about!

I live in Washington State , and I bought me some of these Horehound Humbugs, the flavor was awesome, the shape was rather intriguing, I felt it was really cool to watch the video for making this candy,and then being able to try the candy, Lofty Pursuits has become my fave Candy Store! I will for sure be ordering again,and their prices are very reasonable!!!

watching this while enjoying one of the humbugs from my most recent order!

Hi to those at Lofty Pursuits, those humbugs look amazing!

I do love the fact that you still use the original tools and methods to handcraft the that perfect humbugs

I love the joy on the woman's face who brought the small child over to see the candy pulling. Priceless.

My grandparents always referred to horse flies as humbugs. Horse flies are striped and make a sound like a bumblebee's hum. I figured that the sweet was called a humbug after the fly.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+Emma Goudie I wonder if horse flys live in England where the candy originated (as did scrooge). Is there an Entomologist in the house to help us as an Etymologist? Not sure how the insects would go with the lies term.

@emmabroughton2039

8 жыл бұрын

+Lofty Pursuits My family and I live in the UK. The horseflies here do kind of look like stripy humbugs.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+Emma Goudie That makes sense. I remember horse flys from Upstate New York (other side of the pond). I don't remember them being striped, but it has been over 30 years ... I might not remember

@emilyc8958

7 жыл бұрын

that is so cute

i would go on a long flippin road trip to go there from Illinois. thats how badly i want some

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

it's only fair I'm on my way north and I will be close to Illinois tomorrow.

@josieoglesby1549

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah... I asked if we could go there for spring break or over the winter I didnt get an answer ...

@LittlemisstoxicTfc

8 жыл бұрын

+Chara Oglesby I live in southern Illinois, we could go together lmfao

@josieoglesby1549

8 жыл бұрын

FaZe luci heart lol

@krist7134

7 жыл бұрын

Same

There is such magic in watching someone do what they love. Keep on doing you, man.

You can tell he's passionate about what he does and I absolutely love that

Eating a humbug, while watching the video that got me to buy them in the first place. Heaven.

That is completely amazing! Such a simple machine to cut in two directions, so clever. Just found your channel - I’m really enjoying your videos! 😊

The fact you ship around the world makes me happy! I love watching these videos.

Making candy looks simple yet hard to master

I loved eating this. me and friends ordered from you. this and the nectar are my favorites. the tastes are so rare.

Thanks for putting up with hot fingers for us! The sugar pulling really is very soothing to watch, especially when you're in a bad mood. I'm up in Canada, but I could eat humbugs all day, every day, so I also really appreciate your having an online store (and my having family in the States for you to ship to). So excited to place my first order! By the way, are steampunk humbugs any different from regular humbugs? Will they make me cool??

That woman with the little boy being all excited to see you pull the candy put a smile on my face.

Those scissors are satisfying to watch 😂

4:00 Now imagine a few hours of that.... I feel my arms getting sore already haha😅

The shape of these made me think of a possible recreation of a Harry Potter candy, Licorice Snaps. I can see them being in this shape, just black and licorice flavored. Though I'm probably the only one who sees it like this. XD

@coldtouched819

7 жыл бұрын

Linsey Houser the licorice flavor you speak of is also called anice! Just thought I'd share with you, I'm sorry if I come off as rude

@SilverGemini

7 жыл бұрын

COLD touched I learned that shortly after posting my comment, thank you though.

@shotbynextel

7 жыл бұрын

+Linsey Houser great idea!! where I used to live we had wild anise in our backyard

@HidingAllTheWay

7 жыл бұрын

COLD touched licorice and anise are two completely different flavors

@sinisterthoughts2896

5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, licorice and anise are quite similar.

I threw out my back and am trapped in bed. Watching candy videos is my life now.

I love listening to you narrate all the details and stories about the candy.

Just stumbled across the channel; only on my second LP vid so far. I keep "oooo"ing my way through these, haha. They're so satisfying to watch. :)

I honestly have no idea how I got here to start with but I love it

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

you are always welcome here as long as you love it.

An Australian sent me here! I have learned so much about Humbug candy! I never knew it existed! My parents had his-and-hers “Bah, Humbug” pins that they’d wear during Christmas season. They must not have known about humbug hard candy, nor about it’s shape...and no one ever explained it to them! That in itself is mind blowing!🤯

A Christmas Carol is not a book in itself but rather one of a collection of stories in a book.

Your vids on making old time candy are really pleasing to watch! Great work people.

bet the candy puller builds up arm muscles :)

@Olivia-iv7xj

6 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about that too like Who needs the gym when stretching hard candy's just as heavy

@grayblackhelm6468

6 жыл бұрын

Some of the cast they pull weighs around fifty pounds, stretched around 150 sometimes as many as three hundred times. Yeah. It builds muscle.

I love how most if not all your tools are antiques

I've seen all these videos. As an artist with a sweet tooth, I am twice drawn to candy making.

Nice vid bud, it always glad to see how someone follow traditions

such a nice voice

I absolutely love how happy people look when you are pulling the candy.

The humbugs of my childhood were chocolate mint. When I saw your cocoa flavoured candy video recently it made me think of them. They had a cocoa chocolate centre and the caramel/dark/white striping

I find it ironic that horehound extract has medicinal properties, including aiding with diabetic issues, and it is being made with sugar, of all things. XD Not that it's going to stop a type 2 from sampling some tho...

Subbed. I really want to head to Florida now to check this place out.

That is just too cool! Thanks for keeping up such an awesome tradition

You have an amazing voice! Love your videos and the tidbits of history you always share!

To whoever has his hands showing in the video, you are an artisan.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+TheAllBlackMan That is Greg in this one.

@TheAllBlackMan

8 жыл бұрын

Lofty Pursuits Well, Greg, you are awesome.

@laurpan5648

6 жыл бұрын

It’s the speaker

what music are you using for this video? I LOVE this style of music.

@sinisterthoughts2896

5 жыл бұрын

Louis prima

This is the best story telling voice! I love these videos. This is a sweet escape from all the craziness our country is dealing with. Thanks for good internet content.

I love that your channel also talks about the history of lollies/candy!

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+aLiLMiSSMe Thank you.

In the UK, Humbugs are generally mint flavoured.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+Louise Moir I'm learning that my experience does not match that of most others. Mind you Horehound Humbugs are delicious. I guess the OED got it right :)

so when you are cutting the candy with the machine it looks like taffy. If a person were to eat it then would it burn them? how hot is the candy at that stage?

@LoftyPursuits

7 жыл бұрын

Too hot to eat. Way too hot.

@thehighlander6378

7 жыл бұрын

its like a sweet napalm

@bubblejuiceman

7 жыл бұрын

jaime munoz He's wearing gloves...

@jameskolstoe6492

7 жыл бұрын

jaime munoz o

@lostplshelp

7 жыл бұрын

Nathan Steelman "Sweet Napalm" sounds like a great name for a band.

I'm 59 yrs old. I remember my Granny giving us Humbugs. They were peppermint flavoured. Nostalgia...

This was just a joy to watch. Amazing.

you should sell tshirts with the candy store guy lofty pursuits logo on them

"Humbug" is also a German word, meaning "nonsense".

@raysson1

6 жыл бұрын

The German Humbug is derived from the English word

@eleo_b

6 жыл бұрын

Mixed Footage | that’s like saying “internet” is a German word.

@markushavers2283

5 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Fisher It´s funny that nearly all english speaking people think that all words that are used in englisch and german are original english words. You should know that many americans have german roots. "Kindergarden" is also a german word adapted to englisch... and many more.

@teamseshmason

5 жыл бұрын

Who cares? You are all arguing for nothing.

@sinisterthoughts2896

5 жыл бұрын

@@teamseshmason more so, what do you care? People are enjoying a conversation. Why would you, someome who isn't interested, get involved and criticize? What are you contributing?

Gosh, I need to go to school and fulfill my dream of playing and teaching music! That "He can't play in Italian" song got me! I'll play/make music for this channel and won't charge you guys either! I like the channel too much!

The design of this candy is amazing

World's best job.

Peppermint humbugs? That's just crazy. Humbugs are definitely aniseed :)

@LoftyPursuits

7 жыл бұрын

it seems to be regional. In my experience they were always horehound. This is why we sell an assortment now.

@RealLuckless

7 жыл бұрын

I've never had a peppermint humbug... Apparently I might just have to order an assortment now.

@andrewness

7 жыл бұрын

MrsInAbox I've only ever had peppermint humbugs, as far as I recall that is how they are flavoured everywhere in the UK.

I always learn something when watching your videos. I love the history in your process and that you used vintage machines.

I love learning about survival and plants, glad I came across this!

Du you ship to Norway

@LoftyPursuits

7 жыл бұрын

of course we do. just go to www.pd.net and order, it will calculate shipping.

What flavor is hoarhound? Is there a brand name candy that i may have tried that tastes like it?

@KougajiCalling

7 жыл бұрын

Frank B It's kinda like root beer.

@kitneyspears

6 жыл бұрын

Some people say it tastes like tea.

I dont know how I started watching your candy videos but I absolutely love watching them :) Thanks for sharing

I love your history stories of your candies...

Why is the humbug an efficient shape?

@burpitola

7 жыл бұрын

Perktube1 its very quick and easy to cut for the machines, and wastes no candy.

@JaxMerrick

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon Szparagowski It's also good for packaging, having almost no wasted space.

@schreier7613

7 жыл бұрын

Is it more comfortable to eat?

@merrydavis3227

5 жыл бұрын

@@schreier7613 You aren't biting off a chunk, you are eating an entire piece

the monkey story was quite interesting (reply if u know what im talking about)

@vimzy8507

8 жыл бұрын

it was

@Victoria-zg9yc

8 жыл бұрын

It was. Lol

@milanocookie1834

7 жыл бұрын

joonie yes it was lol

@harleydavidson4063

7 жыл бұрын

ava yes it was

@hannahl8081

7 жыл бұрын

100% lol

It's called a humbug because, in some parts of England, a 'humbug' was a slang term for a bee (A bug that hums). Like some bees, it was striped yellow and black.

The grandma and her grandchild are so sweet to watch.

do you send youre product to europe?

@TheTAEclub

7 жыл бұрын

Tinus Titaan all around the worls

@tonyradle8747

7 жыл бұрын

Master Of Dizaster how many worlds are there

@savannahmcgill61

7 жыл бұрын

Tony Radle worls*. Lol 😂

I watch too many of these videos

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

Would it be impolite to disagree with you. You should get some candy, eat it, and reevaluate.

@Ohkayash

8 жыл бұрын

+Lofty Pursuits if only I could

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

www.pd.net

You always have the BEST music I love it and the candy is amazing too

Just ordered some of these! They are amazing! Well worth the wait!

Make tide pod candies😂😂💀

The humbug is a lie... Someone will get this.

@mariamyasser7322

8 жыл бұрын

I get it!

@Despotic_Waffle

6 жыл бұрын

The cake is a humbug

Good to know! Again, enjoyed the video and can't wait to try in person. Thanks!

I just LOVE this place. You always make the best candy and you are always so kind.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

are you local to Tallahassee?

@princessarialeer

8 жыл бұрын

+Lofty Pursuits no I live in Inverness but usually go up to Tallahassee for family visits. we always go there before I go back.

@LoftyPursuits

8 жыл бұрын

+spacecore I look forward to seeing you on your next trip.