Thought you might be interested in this.... A majority of the world’s cultivated macadamias are grown in Hawaii, but the crunchy, creamy nuts are in fact indigenous to Australia. They all looked yummy

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, I did not know that!

@mariakoufalis1487

2 жыл бұрын

Roseanne Barr owns a macadamia nut in Hawaii.

@debrarussell8056

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm from aus,I have very happy memories as a child smashing open the hard shells with a rock..under by grandma's tree growing in the back yard..we would feast for hours..Mmm ! no chocolate thou .I don't think I've ever had one with chocolate..I love to buy..pity so far away..I'll keep a eye out at my supermarket..🕊️❤️

@AhNee

2 жыл бұрын

AND...I just realized to day, my macadamia tree is going to recover! It dried out too much or something and lost all its leaves. I live in Washington State, I have it in a pot indoors, and I'm always poking myself with the pointy, long, holly-like leaves.

@dayc_

2 жыл бұрын

@@debrarussell8056 i’m from hawaiʻi and i have memories of eating mac nuts the same way also minus the chocolate. we’d have to be told to stop or else we’d eat all the mac nuts. we have chocolate covered mac nuts here tho from the Hawaiian Host or Mauna Loa milk chocolate brands

The crunch of the cutter is so satisfying!

The pecan s’mores brittle was so good!! Something about chocolate and brittle together was just *chefs kiss*

I just love that Coop painted his nails bringing his individual style out (like his artwork) going to bring in a lot more demographic lifestyles

Fun facts, Macadamia nuts are native to Australia. They were discovered in North Queensland near the town of Bauple. They were originally called Bauple nuts. They are the most expensive nut in the world, but many Australians, like me grow one or two in their yard. I have a large one in my front yard. Macadamia ice cream is the bomb, and chocolate coated Macadamia's have been a popular chocolate snack in Australia for many, many years. If you ever come to Australia, you're welcome to pick up and eat as many from my tree as you want.

They were talking about Macademia nut cookies and how good they taste and I would agree with that. So, I was thinking, why not make the cookie dough minus the white chocolate and the macademia nuts, bake it and then break it up into pieces then combine the cookie pieces with macadamia nuts and top with with white chocolate to make bark but maybe don't use so much white chocolate leaving the cookie pieces and nuts exposed or even adding some milk chocolate on at the end because white chocolate can be a little overpowering. When Steve was talking about the macadamia nut cookies it reminded me just how good they taste and if you could replicate that in a bark, WOW it would be so good!

I’ll will now forever look at the packet and read it as “Maca-Damian” nuts! Thanks for that Steve.

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Macadamia nuts and dried cherries go great with chocolate!

@AhNee

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I have all of the above...thanks for the idea!

@judithfairchild8620

2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorites in a chocolate yummmmmmmm

This is one of the most hilarious videos I have seen in ages. Love it so much when you guys are all just relaxed, chatting, having a laugh all while making incredible candy. Love you guys, take care.

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too! Everyone was in such a fun silly mood today!

You have the greatest employees! It’s a great family vibe! 🥰

I get so much enjoyment watching Hercules videos. I’ve been watching since the beginning. There have been many staff changes this last year which I think has only enhanced the atmosphere to a higher level. Keep having fun and keep trying new things. Have a great week!

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janet!

So you have totally pulled Steve out of retirement?? The s'mores bark looks fantastic, and the Hawaiian macadamia clusters are one of my favorites!!

@Godwinpounds4333

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

Hercules taste crew was top notch today. 👍 everyone has their own view, a great informative review for customers also. Great job you guys! 😎

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

It's good! 😂

My job is so critical in all the little details, so I always enjoy watching these after work to get out of that headspace. No matter what happens, it will still taste good! ❤️❤️❤️

So many taste tests, so little time. This time of year has so many new creations. It's like candy adventures

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

It's experimtantion season!

@lorrieannesilvey474

2 жыл бұрын

As I was watching that I thought about Apple Jack's cereal with pecans and Carmel......

An almond craisin cluster would be awesome.

I randomly found this video and I am subscribing. Seeing the passion you guys have is wholesome

You are such a great group. It's fun to watch you and great to see how much care and attention you all put into making candy.

My mouth is watering. Yum! I enjoy watching you all. The laughter, family n friends working together, and the love makes the product one everyone wants and needs! Fun to watch

We had a Macadamia tree out the back yard. Every year soo many Macadamia nuts, yum. And Australia grows them good.

Such Great Chemistry and An Awsome Vibe Between Everyone in this Video. Steve is such a Jewel!! GODBLESS THIS FAMILY, EMPLOYEES AND ALL HERCULES FRIENDS

Love all the new product ideas. It's fun with how engaged Cooper, Greg, and Leah are with the business. Their enthusiasm is funtastic. I hope they stick around for the long haul. What assets they are from a viewer's perspective.

I lived in Hawaii for 3 years. Most commonly saw milk chocolate Macadamia nut clusters.

I love how Cooper just feels like part of the family now. Also, Hawaiian nuts? They are indigenous to Australia!

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah someone else said that too! But I think a lot of them nowadays are grown in Hawaii

@phunkmonkeycookiegarage7773

2 жыл бұрын

@@HerculesCandy Yes, they are grown in Hawaii and have been for quite some time now. In fact, the first Macadamia Nut Trees were transplanted in Hawaii, from Australia, back in the 1800s. While most Americans know them as being a nut from Hawaii, they remain an Australian nut, simply grown in Hawaii, of course. It's no different to Pecan Nuts grown in Australia.

I must say, that particular batch looked so darn delicious its not even 😁 funny…YUM!

You should re-create a Reggie Jackson candy bar. Those things were dope!

Oh man! That sounds and looks SO good!

Will be there either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Can't wait to visit and buy candy and clothing.

I was introduced to Macadamia covered in milk and dark chocolates long before Subway ever introduced the white chocolate cookie...I prefer them covered in dark chocolate with cherries.

I’ve made macadamia nut and unsweetened coconut clusters at home but I chop the nuts.

@Godwinpounds4333

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

When I put chocolate on my Virginia Peanuts and peanut brittle, I drop a few pieces into my chocolate and use chopsticks to take the individual pieces out and place on parchment paper to harden. I have developed the ability to do this very quickly and effortlessly. Thank you all for your videos!

Wow. Everything looks amazing 🤩

I want to order this so bad but I live in SE Texas and even w/ the ice packs I know it’s going to melt

Hi, something new you could try is chocolate covered Buderim Ginger they pair well with macedamias. If you are visiting the Sunshine Coast visit the Ginger factory at Yandina.

Coop (?) why don't you place the trays on the left side so you have more control over the lay down of the cluster. Since your left handed you don't have to reach over your body. Saves time and you can do it faster. Just a thought. BTW impressed you picked up EVERYTHING so fast. Good Job!

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

The puddle has to be on the left side, Coop is in the middle, so the only spot left is on the right

@mariaj3263

2 жыл бұрын

if you notice, Steve is also reaching "across his body"-ish bc his tray is on the left bc the big kettle of choc is on his right (he is a righty). So Coop is set up mirror image as a lefty.

I have made Cookies with dark and white chocolate chips with macadamia nuts for 40 years now. :-) They are one of my favorite cookies.

Watching the s’mores bark while popping a piece I bought last week into my mouth. Yummm

Would it be helpful on those long bark cuts on the two sided table, for two experienced candy makers each take a table side and a cutter handle to make only the long cuts a 2-person job?

i literally look forward to these videos EVERY day!!

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks Krystina!

that looks and sounds fantastic I'm in love 🥰

Mac nut clusters are a favorite take home from Hawaii after vacation is over. Milk choc covered clusters are huge sellers.

Smores are definitely a summer treat....... great for camping or just sitting at home having a little fire!!!!! Lol but we've been making them with reeeses instead of Hershey and omg they are HEAVEN!!!!! Lol

Looks fantastic!

Great job guys. That looked so tasty. I was surprised to hear that dark was favorite. Not a fan of dark chocolate but I believe you if you say it's the best. Can't wait to see what's brewing behind the scenes with that new project. 😉

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Sandra!

I'm a huge fan of dark chocolate and I'm a sucker for anything Macadamia nut so if these are available to purchase when I get paid, I may buy a bag of the dark chocolate macadamia nut. I just discovered this channel like yesterday and I'm already a fan. Keep up the good work

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! Welcome to the channel and I hope you get your clusters!

@catherinegernaat201

2 жыл бұрын

You are going to love the channel, the people AND the candy. All are tops with me!

Nice to see his hoodie straps touch the bark.

Macadamia nuts have the hardest shells of any nut. Amazing flavor. White chocolate compliments the nut perfectly. I bet a crazin/walnut cluster would be delishious.

Coop needs to put the tray on his left…

Ah, the Tuesday video drop, my weekly reminder to put in my order 🤩. Order in! I should receive it by next week's video drop ☺️. I am a long distance admirer

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Watching the videos with candy is certainly the best way to do it!

WOW !! That looks so yummy !! Blessings from California. 🫧🐠🪸

0h, yes! A crasin and almond dark chocolate cluster would be great!

As someone who hates marshmallows and has never cared for s'mores, I don't understand that love. The clusters though, those sound amazing. I am a dark chocolate person, but white chocolate macadamia clusters are very tempting. Oooooooo! Pine nut in chocolate!

Binge watching your Ch. And now i feel like baking white chocolate & dark chocolate macadamia cookies😋💟

Ooooh! Yum! Macadamia Nuts are my favourite! Follower by Hazelnut! ❤️❤️

Wow...how time has flown by.I remember going there in the mid 70s when we kids would be at the counter in the basement I think getting free samples.

21:53 "It's dark" Steve cracks me up!

We have Macadamia nuts here in South Africa. They are very yummy!

Macadamia nut, craisin, white chocolate clusters sound amazing

Agreed it looked super tasty so I decided to try the golden Grahams cereal and IT IS BLISSFUL

@Sharknado451

2 жыл бұрын

Funny I am making white chocolate macadamia nut cookies today

I CAN'T WAIT til I get to my permanent home so I can order candy and products from you guys and all the bark makes my mouth water watching these videos.

Heck yeah i live down the street from this store! I will need to stop in and try some candy!

Oh my goodness that looks so good.🥰

Bring the paper together, tube like, harden, slice, look at all the yummy pieces!

Forever one of my favorite channels

Another great video! So relaxing and looks so yummy!

@HerculesCandy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jocelyn!

You should do a bark with Cinnamon Toast Crunch

oh no the sweatshirt ties hanging down...hope they don't fall into the batch.... oh that made me nervous lol love your videos so much.. you guys rock. and so does the candy/chocolate .

CRAZY CLUSTERS !! just do it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers from Canada.

My absolute fav is Macadamia with milk chocolate.....perfect

Macadamia nut covered in caramel chocolate😋😋😋❤️! At least you don’t have to shell the nuts😂😂😂

I really wish you would post to Australia as I love macadamia nuts 💜🇦🇺

I love macadamia nuts. Being Australian (the nut is native to Australia) I grew up eating them. Yummy.

Oh my are you guys hiring?!!!!!!!😊😊😊❤️such nice folks!!! And wonderful candy!!! God Bless!!!

You guys should try some freeze dried fruits in chocolate. I make some freeze dried strawberries dipped in chocolate and they taste amazing the texture is great and they last a lot longer on a shelf than regular strawberries.

@Pharphette

2 жыл бұрын

freeze dried fruit is incredibly expensive

@watermelonbleach

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharphette Really? i havent found it that much more expensive than normal fruits yes its a little more but nothing i wouldnt expect.

@AhNee

2 жыл бұрын

You can also powder freeze dried fruit for other applications.

I bet a macadamia nut bark with coconut and white chocolate would be awesome. Maybe even add some pineapple flavor hard candy.

Trix rice crispy bars and white chocolate creme bottom.. or lucky charms would be amazing.

Yea!!!! Coop is making yummy bark!! WTG Cooper. :) I tried to order some the 1st round, but it sold out. Now, it's really warm in CA .... don't think we can get it shipped to us now. :( "We's always together....." lol cute. lol

Not to take away anything from anyone, I think as for the technique it mostly muscle memory. However, from the idea, to the making of the candy is individual intelligence and talent. That’s how you make delicious candy for the masses to enjoy. That’s how and why you have succeeded. Best to you all.

smores bark should probably be running full time...waiting for it to be in stock so i can try some :)

In Hawaii , milk choc. Is the big thing.They sell them like gift boxes choc. For People to take or Mail home.I think They grow the nuts there. It's a big thing there.😊

Omgosh Australia is one of the biggest growers of Macadamia nuts for centuries yummy roasted and salted are the best!!

Never had a problem saying macadamia...now I am saying it wrong ..great video!

I wish I saw this sooner! I totally missed out on this and the brittle🥺😢

Thank you thank you thank you! Macadamian nuts are my favourite 😍. I bake Macadamia white chocolate blondies, which are delicious. If I ever wished for a plane ticket to the US I do right now. Where is your nearest airport? Love you guys x x x

@Godwinpounds4333

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

Search Bulbous Bouffant by the Firesign theatre. You'll never have trouble pronouncing Macadamia again

Lol I used to be a candy maker for a little place here where I live.. its called Oliver's candies and I believe we've made the same nut clusters

Interesting since Hawaii has been doing chocolate macadamia nuts for a very long time.

I think in the clusters the macadamia nuts would be better chopped up, just my extensive research. Also cherry cordials get juicier the longer you wait for them to cure, not sure if they were made in the same way though.

I know anime goes over practically everyone's head at the candy shop, but if possible, once, I'd like Greg to make a chocolate from one of his favourite animes.

@mygirldarby

2 ай бұрын

I don't think it "goes over everyone's head" as much as they just don't watch Japanese cartoons, lol.

Hey Steve … where the Mac’s are larger could you not run them thru the automatic machine where you do the creams?

Nice chocolate clusters. Maybe try crushing the macadamia nuts a tad bit?

Macadamia my favorite nut of all time.😋 I'm willing to move to Hawaii so I could eat them every day.

steve what do you think? silently thinking.... coopers doing my favorite job!!

I love Terri's Hoodia. I love purple

Lol omg white choc and craisans!!!!!! YES PLEASE

Hi everybody at Hercules

Should do a mixed bag

P.S. I still miss Max! :(

@nanvolentine9110

2 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't?

Watching again from Montana 😁

I love Macadamia nuts (my 2nd fav after Cashews). I love dark chocolate and somewhat tolerate milk, I don't like white chocolate at all. The problem with dark chocolate is the % of cocoa solids is so variable that many consider it 'dark' if it's over 45% but my fav is around 80% (I prefer choc not so sweet). Since I live in Australia (home of the Macadamia nut) I can't order anything from Hercules so will have to make it myself someday.

@aj383

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, although I thoroughly enjoy dark chocolate as low as the 70% cacao level...