From sultry evenings walking by the rides at the county fair pulling off those pieces of spun sugar, cotton candy puts a smile on your face. Cotton candy has been fair food ever since 1904 when it debuted at the World’s Fair. At the time it retailed for 25 cents, which would be about $7.50 today. Invented by an unlikely duo of a dentist and a confectioner in the late 1890′s, the iconic candy was originally introduced to the world as “fairy floss.” The new and improved name of cotton candy was substituted for its grand release at the World’s Fair.
Party starter
It looks great on display in classic pink, and this fun cotton candy kit is heating up, so you’d better get this party started. From the block party to your child’s birthday party, this pink cotton candy machine includes everything you need. All the kids can pick their favorite of the five flavors: cherry, blue raspberry, orange, grape, and pink vanilla. You don’t need to wait for the carnival to enjoy spun sugar – make your next party or sleepover a hit by creating your own cotton candy at home with this bright and easy-to-use machine.
Buy: Cotton Candy Express CC1000-S Cotton Candy Machine
A sweet choice
This cotton candy maker comes apart to make it easier to keep clean. Make the world taste good with this pink cotton candy maker. Great if you’re running the sports teams’ concessions stand or have lots of teens over at your home – a cotton candy machine makes everyone’s day a little sweeter. Speaking of a lot of spun sugar, did you know the longest cotton candy strand was 4,500 feet long? You don’t need to make that much to add a decorative touch to cupcakes, ice cream sundaes, and custards.
Buy: VIVO Pink Electric Commercial Cotton Candy Machine
Surreal texture
Redesigned to make the process of making cotton candy look as good as the sweet treat tastes. There are not many foods that are actually fun to eat, but cotton candy is a treat for the young and the young at heart. With this cotton candy machine, you can spin sugar-free cotton candy, too. The sugar scoop included helps to place the sugar in the center of the machine. The stable feet hold the appliance in place while the clear rim guard lets everyone watch the cotton candy wrap around one of the included cones.
Buy: The Candery Premium Cotton Candy Machine
Simple operation
Just warm it up and eat your sweet treats in minutes. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Jolly Rancher would taste in cotton candy form? How about those tropical-flavored LifeSavers? This retro cotton candy machine gives you the opportunity to find out, by not only letting you use flossing sugar but hard candies, too. LED lights let you know when the machine is ready for the sugar and when it’s running. The chrome ON and OFF lever on the right side is an especially nice touch.
Buy: Nostalgia CLCM8AQ Classic Retro Hard and Sugar-Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker
Suction cup in the center
This model stays secure and quieter on the counter with a silicone suction cup on the base. Spun sugar candy is a sweet adornment to accent a sour cocktail in a martini glass. Have you tried a cotton candy cocktail? To make one, just grab a tumbler and melt cotton candy with marshmallow vodka and sparkling water, and serve over ice. Capturing the silky sugar on the cone or stick is entertaining, and so is watching the strands emerge in the collecting bowl. That’s why making cotton candy is also a great activity for a child’s party. And everyone gets a delicate treat at the end.
Buy: Cotton Candy Machine for Kids
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
