Making candy and restoring a 100 year old candy machine at Lofty Pursuits

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  • @Shane3599
    @Shane359910 ай бұрын

    Omg this is the same machine that I see a lot of Japanese candy makers use! Its so cool that you’ve restored this and have it on your store greg!!

  • @solitarelee6200

    @solitarelee6200

    10 ай бұрын

    I've been watching Jun's Kitchen's tours of Japanese candy artisans and I'm astonished at how much similarity I see! I absolutely love that this thing is wood, too, how absolutely cool.

  • @ShockingPikachu

    @ShockingPikachu

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@solitarelee6200boiled candy acts the same everywhere, it's no surprise places have come to similar conclusions on how to make it haha

  • @brittnar

    @brittnar

    10 ай бұрын

    @@solitarelee6200Yes! I’m loving Jun’s factory tours. I thought the same thing. Looks like it’s field trip time. Pack up for Japan!

  • @sharpasacueball

    @sharpasacueball

    9 ай бұрын

    It's a pretty old and well known method

  • @asahearts1

    @asahearts1

    8 ай бұрын

    A very slightly different version was also traditionally used in pill making.

  • @celtprincess13
    @celtprincess1310 ай бұрын

    I'm really digging the restoration projects--I love that you're saving these old machines, even when they're not practical for everyday use.

  • @ShockingPikachu

    @ShockingPikachu

    10 ай бұрын

    That's how you know it's a passion and not just a business

  • @shockwavecg

    @shockwavecg

    10 ай бұрын

    I really hope the experiment with the triangle candy machine some more, that thing was really cool.

  • @louisbowels6858
    @louisbowels68589 ай бұрын

    Professionals who aren't just interested in honing their skills but also the history of their occupation are so much fun to watch

  • @WellWoopdidoo
    @WellWoopdidoo10 ай бұрын

    I can finally live the childhood dream of eating a fistful of marbles!

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese330010 ай бұрын

    How pretty -- they look just like white grapes! If you can make this color and a reddish/purple with some sort of wine flavor, that might be cute.

  • @Jerisa
    @Jerisa10 ай бұрын

    I thought this was for softer candies, but it seems to work relatively well on hard candy too. I love how shiny they look

  • @TracyKMainwaring

    @TracyKMainwaring

    10 ай бұрын

    I think they are still fairly soft at this stage, because they're still warm

  • @BloodInTheStrawberries

    @BloodInTheStrawberries

    10 ай бұрын

    I mean, as long as you're rolling a putty-like paste/sweet (they actually made pills for medicine this way, and from that came this) then it should work. This is an older but more common way for hard candies to be made, I'm sure you know about the cooking and the candy cooling process, etc.

  • @fakjbf3129

    @fakjbf3129

    10 ай бұрын

    @@TracyKMainwaringThe problem with shaping them when they are too warm is that they’ll deform as they continue to cool. You want them basically as close to solid while still slightly pliable so they retain their shape. For harder candies this makes the forming process more difficult, but for ones that are still somewhat soft even when fully cooled it’s less of a hassle.

  • @AlanDayley
    @AlanDayley10 ай бұрын

    I love hearing the actual sounds of the scrapers on the cooling table, the candy hitting the hot table and so on. Thank you!

  • @kdash20002
    @kdash2000210 ай бұрын

    Greg you could totally make bags of candy like marbles! Call it "lost my marbles" candy.

  • @rionka

    @rionka

    6 ай бұрын

    😄😄😄 I love this

  • @StereoTyp0
    @StereoTyp010 ай бұрын

    They definitely look like gooseberries, thanks for showing the restoration process!

  • @strawbunny99
    @strawbunny9910 ай бұрын

    I absolutely adore Gregg’s passion for candy and vintage making machines!!! I live in Florida and I dream of going to lofty pursuits!!

  • @mokajones74

    @mokajones74

    10 ай бұрын

    The time is now! Treat yourself! Make a day of it :) take scenic and interesting stops otw. A little research on Google and you've got a daycation set and ready!

  • @stla9805

    @stla9805

    10 ай бұрын

    Go on! I live in Germany and dream of Visiting Greg some time...

  • @ShockingPikachu
    @ShockingPikachu10 ай бұрын

    I only hope this business continues to do well. Man deserves all of it with how much effort they're putting in

  • @YoniX50
    @YoniX5010 ай бұрын

    The sound of the candy being pulled off the cooling table is very satisfying

  • @masamunesword
    @masamunesword9 ай бұрын

    This batch of candies was one of my favorites in the loot box. I also find it amazing that this sort of machine is still used in a number of places, from making the tapioca pearls for boba tea to carp bait boilies.

  • @Covertopus
    @Covertopus10 ай бұрын

    "doesn't look like we did much" it looks like a completely different roller. You did phenomenal

  • @porsp
    @porsp10 ай бұрын

    They look so cool, like marbles. If they came in all different colors I'd be tempted to buy them all

  • @matty6244
    @matty624410 ай бұрын

    The old man watching the candy making process with such a joyful smile made my day I'm so happy

  • @rionka

    @rionka

    6 ай бұрын

    Same ❤

  • @Angry.Dinosaur
    @Angry.Dinosaur9 ай бұрын

    My amateur wood working heart burst seeing this wonderful piece restored. Thank you!!!!

  • @theloafabread4341
    @theloafabread434110 ай бұрын

    Loved the interaction with what seemed like a regular customer😁

  • @CricketsBay

    @CricketsBay

    10 ай бұрын

    Well, the interaction with the regular customers (and anybody else who comes in) is why they have the store set up so the public can see them make the candy.

  • @patriciagerresheim2500
    @patriciagerresheim250010 ай бұрын

    I have a friend who does reenactments as a Revolutionary War-era doctor. Your new machine looks like a giant version of his pill roller.

  • @marshallc6215
    @marshallc621510 ай бұрын

    I definitely appreciate the fast forward more than the jump cuts when cooling the candy - it feels much easier to understand how that process progresses and how quickly or slowly it happens

  • @roderickrayrutledge2740
    @roderickrayrutledge27409 ай бұрын

    Silver Dollar City had a roomful of antique tools like this in thier candy factory. I used to watch them make candy for hours while everyone else was riding the rides, when I was a kid in the sixties. The glass-blowing was another favorite.

  • @TroyKristoffer
    @TroyKristoffer10 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the charming music that you usually use in your editing, but I really loved this video that it had all of the sound intact of making the candy. It was almost ASMR-like. *Gasp*

  • @jek__
    @jek__10 ай бұрын

    Very fun! Love seeing old machines and into the candymaking process. Was cool to see the whole process of unboxing, fixing up, and figuring out how to use it

  • @cornypal9880
    @cornypal988010 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing more orbular candy in the future! What a nice, simple machine.

  • @TheFeralFarmgirl
    @TheFeralFarmgirl10 ай бұрын

    Oh man! Why do all these old candy making machines make me want to start a candy store? 😍😍😍

  • @travelerking145
    @travelerking1459 ай бұрын

    Picking up molten candy is such a power flex i cant even

  • @sammieriley8582
    @sammieriley858210 ай бұрын

    Its always fun to get a new piece of equipment in your profession. Figuring out what the designers and previous operators did to make it work is a great way to reach back in time.

  • @kennethbigler3671
    @kennethbigler36719 ай бұрын

    Your candy making videos helped me survive horrible bouts of anxiety while sobering up a few years ago. Thank you

  • @GermiesCoasterYard
    @GermiesCoasterYard10 ай бұрын

    A couple ideas for candies you could make with this: - Cat's eye marble candies (might not be great for kids) - Candy caviar or boba

  • @Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken

    @Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken

    9 ай бұрын

    I think he needs to pair up with Jelle's Marble Runs and do team themed candy

  • @meggiehurtado8779
    @meggiehurtado877910 ай бұрын

    This tool is so useful. I've seen it used in fish bate making as well as old school apothecaries to make pill, smaller rows of course

  • @SunflowerAspenPlays
    @SunflowerAspenPlays8 ай бұрын

    This is so cool! I also ordered some Halloween candy. Initial date of arrival was November 4th cause i ordered so late in the month, but you guys managed to get it to us day before Halloween, and Halloween is also mine and my wife's anniversary! I can't express how happy that made me. Thank you for your incredible work and amazing candy ❤

  • @jbaby362
    @jbaby36210 ай бұрын

    I love the trial and error in this; it is a real experiment walking in the shoes of previous candy makers

  • @RosemaryTheFloran
    @RosemaryTheFloran10 ай бұрын

    It was very endearing, hearing casual conversations with a smile on your face as you worked.

  • @verybighomer
    @verybighomer10 ай бұрын

    Oh, I love that one as a pharmacist! A very similar technique was used to manufacture pills using two different types of yeast extract as a base that got loaded with the active ingredient. Then rolls formed out of that mixture would be cut like the candies in this video, just much smaller.

  • @Vidar_Odinson
    @Vidar_Odinson10 ай бұрын

    Wow, that was some thirsty-for-oil wood! Great project and machine!

  • @protozoalord
    @protozoalord10 ай бұрын

    I'm loving seeing videos like this! Please make more of the type, I think this channel should absolutely be not just candy making, but everything that surrounds it as well! It's so interesting to see.

  • @UnknownNotFound630
    @UnknownNotFound63010 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad that you guys came back after 4 months 😊

  • @LoftyPursuits

    @LoftyPursuits

    10 ай бұрын

    This is our third video in about a month.

  • @LadyCynthiana
    @LadyCynthiana10 ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful antique example of human ingenuity! I love your dedication to your craft and I've ordered some sugar free fizzy peach and crystal rose candies to share with my daughter. I can't wait to try them!

  • @ewhitmo1
    @ewhitmo17 ай бұрын

    This was cool to watch. Very satisfying. And I really appreciate how pleasant and respectful Greg is with everyone. Customers and employees alike.

  • @PawDieFur
    @PawDieFur10 ай бұрын

    I’ve been watching you for years. About a year or two before that hurricane hit. I’ve always been wanting to order from you guys and have finally decided to pull the trigger. I can’t wait to get the candy. I ended up getting the leche berry, forbidden fruit 2 and the orange strawberry kiwi one. Can’t wait to finally have a piece of a channel I’ve been with and have enjoyed since I was still in highschool

  • @charliespinoza1966
    @charliespinoza196610 ай бұрын

    That was so fun to watch, thanks for sharing all your amazing candy making and restoration!

  • @daalelli
    @daalelli10 ай бұрын

    That was a really cool process to watch. The whole piece came out looking like it was back to life, and the candy came out looking pretty neat, too.

  • @rionka
    @rionka6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking care of so many fantastic machines, Greg ❤

  • @FerociousSniper
    @FerociousSniper10 ай бұрын

    I use that same oil on all my wooden utensils and cutting boards. It's fantastic!

  • @nickbradburry5187
    @nickbradburry51879 ай бұрын

    I haven’t watched y’all in such a long time I’m happy you guys are still okay. Keep the dream going!

  • @DaroffApFire
    @DaroffApFire10 ай бұрын

    These are definitely some of my favorite! What a beautiful and easy process.

  • @drizzzzz
    @drizzzzz10 ай бұрын

    Watching you make candy always cheers me up. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @emrysaki
    @emrysaki10 ай бұрын

    They came out beautifully! 💚

  • @GuitarBillCurran
    @GuitarBillCurran10 ай бұрын

    Love the shop videos and antique restorations, and then seeing them being used again!

  • @MimeFlies
    @MimeFlies9 ай бұрын

    Y'know, next time I head up toward Georgia I'm definitely detouring to you guys. I love that you do this and especially that this was still useable once given a little care!

  • @frankvenero7137
    @frankvenero713710 ай бұрын

    Nice piece of history there. That candy looks cool.

  • @CreamAle
    @CreamAle9 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of those swoop/snake eyes marbles. Love the fact youre a historian and preserving the art.

  • @shyeahright
    @shyeahright10 ай бұрын

    They look like cats eye marbles. So cool! 😄

  • @caidenmurphy9486
    @caidenmurphy948610 ай бұрын

    It's so cool to watch this channel and learn about history and candy and making candy looks fun imagine waking up to make candy instead of going to some depressing office job.

  • @RaymondTVinyl
    @RaymondTVinyl10 ай бұрын

    So Fun!!! I love seeing the restored machines. The candy looks amazing!!

  • @followrianwrong
    @followrianwrong8 ай бұрын

    Greg you are the real oh of candy I been watching for years and it burns me up how all these ppl profit off your style and technique... I just want you to know that I know it's because of you big shouts out and salute O.G OF CANDY

  • @nariu7times328
    @nariu7times32810 ай бұрын

    really fun to watch you figure things out! I enjoyed this video very much.

  • @TheSpiritOf97
    @TheSpiritOf976 ай бұрын

    That is a beautiful restoration job you've done! It looks so nice with that oil finish. 👍

  • @filthycasual544
    @filthycasual54410 ай бұрын

    Old-timey pharmacies also used a machine like this, to make pills. This was back when they made medicines in-store.

  • @clifforddean232
    @clifforddean23210 ай бұрын

    I will say the Lunch Money candy looked amazing and would definitely give over my lunch money for some. 😄

  • @sharisparkles404
    @sharisparkles4049 ай бұрын

    The candy was fun to eat and watch how it was made!! The melon flavor was good.

  • @MakeupMobster
    @MakeupMobster6 ай бұрын

    You did a beautiful job restoring the candy machine.

  • @ComfortsSpecter
    @ComfortsSpecter9 ай бұрын

    This Channel Is an Amazing Collection of Actually Good Candy Content Amazing Vibes Love The Branding

  • @samwiserando
    @samwiserando10 ай бұрын

    that looked very satisfying to do and they came out great!

  • @KaeleyStormcrow
    @KaeleyStormcrow5 ай бұрын

    My kiddo finds this super satisfying 😍 we really like your videos!❤

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts715210 ай бұрын

    I love how round they are!

  • @rikkansi
    @rikkansi10 ай бұрын

    These candies are adorable

  • @catalina9844
    @catalina98447 ай бұрын

    Wow this is so pretty! Awesome machine

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive10 ай бұрын

    purple balls for grape... wow and well... all the colours. Those balls are CUTE

  • @emilyrobinson6080
    @emilyrobinson60803 ай бұрын

    Ive been looking for a victorian pill roller for rolling out various herbal drops and such at home. Its basically the same idea as what youve got, but the dies are bronze or brass and thry often had marble trays. Youd roll out a standard sized “snake” of your neutral carrier, whether thats a starch dough or candy base etc, using the flat side of the roller in the tray, then fold in your active ingredient, roll it back out, send it through the dies and then round off the finished pills and set them aside to dry or cool. Theyre really neat gadgets!

  • @josephbennett3482
    @josephbennett348210 ай бұрын

    Hey Greg you should attempt to do image with that , try making lemons and oranges with it that have the colored outside and then have the decorative image inside.

  • @pashaveres4629
    @pashaveres46299 ай бұрын

    Love your vids! Working with the candy reminds me of clay and glass. Would love to get a job doing this work. Really more for the art aspects. I don't really even eat candy. Keep up the good work! Aloha

  • @Nebhet
    @Nebhet10 ай бұрын

    I love the way these look

  • @zsandmann
    @zsandmann10 ай бұрын

    So excited for the Loot Box!! These remind me of the nerve gas globes from The Rock! 🤣

  • @Typhoonbladefist
    @Typhoonbladefist10 ай бұрын

    beautiful color on those

  • @crazyboyphilly1269
    @crazyboyphilly12699 ай бұрын

    he was just handling that hott candy with reg gloves like nothing at 6:30 like a boss i give respect to take.

  • @Wyrnikh
    @Wyrnikh10 ай бұрын

    Red cherries Reddish purple and light green grapes Blue blueberries Pink peaches Orange apricots Purple plums This would be an amazing mixed fruit collection, all in little candy balls

  • @wooviee
    @wooviee10 ай бұрын

    Really dope candy making tool!

  • @pb7198
    @pb719810 ай бұрын

    And I thought you were making gooseberry candy until you said they were melon. They really looked like actual green gooseberries.

  • @sunrah29
    @sunrah299 ай бұрын

    Love this channel so much

  • @bg147
    @bg14710 ай бұрын

    That is a really cool old machine.

  • @TrojanManSCP
    @TrojanManSCP10 ай бұрын

    Bro, that camera truck @5:10! You're the Michael Bay of candy videos.

  • @LoftyPursuits

    @LoftyPursuits

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, just adlibing with the cameras.

  • @debrmck
    @debrmck9 ай бұрын

    The thing that kills me is that I have to drive by Lofty Pursuits at least monthly when I see my orthodontist 😢. No hard candy and I love their sour candy.

  • @josephpotter5766
    @josephpotter576610 ай бұрын

    Easier to make than the triangle stick candy seems like a low bar to clear! :) That stuff seemed like it was a real dogs back leg.

  • @Mistheart101
    @Mistheart10110 ай бұрын

    The shape and color reminds me of grape - maybe you could do these again but with purple candy and grape flavoring?

  • @knottheory79220
    @knottheory7922010 ай бұрын

    That works way better than I thought it would.

  • @user-ev5gj8xe2b
    @user-ev5gj8xe2b4 ай бұрын

    your passion enraptures me

  • @HannibalFan52
    @HannibalFan522 ай бұрын

    Your new machine seems to be a giant version of the pill rollers used by apothecaries up through the 19th century. A good adaptation of extant technology.

  • @SeraphimCherubim
    @SeraphimCherubim10 ай бұрын

    Greg.. you inspired me to make my own candy.🍬

  • @anthrosaurian
    @anthrosaurian10 ай бұрын

    I remember i saw a video of one of these in use in Europe and they had it sitting at a sloped angle (maybe for ergonomics?) and the round pieces rolled down into a some kind of receptacle with a wide open bag to hold the candy.. I vaguely remember thinking at the time that the setup looked a little strange; but, seeing how this was hurting your back to do while reaching over a cookie sheet, I guess I just misunderstood the fact that the person was pushing down and rocking the board up and down. 🤔

  • @lisascenic
    @lisascenic9 ай бұрын

    Gosh those are pretty!

  • @blechberrymuffin2484
    @blechberrymuffin248410 ай бұрын

    Right down the road from my grandparents house😊

  • @TheBigSvaamp
    @TheBigSvaamp10 ай бұрын

    I was thinking how much the candy floating out reminded me of "the blob" and then 7:08 happen. That made me smile.

  • @rosemacarons
    @rosemacarons6 ай бұрын

    I am always looking for one of these beauties while I live here in Japan for now. 👀👀👀 so awesome GReg

  • @edvard-swift3645
    @edvard-swift364510 ай бұрын

    Lol your good at multitasking, usually when someone is trying to have a conversation with me I start messing up on the task or with the Convo which both can have funny results 😅

  • @flionndawall
    @flionndawall10 ай бұрын

    Could you make a video of how you make the sugar free candies? I'm diabetic, but I LOVE watching your videos! When I saw that you make sugar free ones, too, I became really curious as to how!

  • @LoftyPursuits

    @LoftyPursuits

    10 ай бұрын

    We have two or three of those.

  • @hawk_ness
    @hawk_ness10 ай бұрын

    Look like Soor Plooms! Although they are normally a touch darker green.

  • @Spicy5653
    @Spicy565310 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to build my own

  • @Apolloisbest
    @Apolloisbest9 ай бұрын

    I wish America would get back to its roots of making things by hand. Back then a candy maker would need oils, sugars, dyes, tables, cutters, yada yada and there would be another American company making those items and such on and such on....glad there are people still out there with handmade businesses like this.

  • @Regularblackgirl
    @Regularblackgirl10 ай бұрын

    You love for what you do is so palpable

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