A sweet treat from every country! ​

Candy for all occasions and a festive recipe to follow...   Sweeten Your Stay with Sugary Treats Kick off October by trying some of our favorite candy from around the world! There are all sorts of delicious sugary delicacies to try during your travels, so let's check out a few confections one ought not to miss!     France is known for its artisanal chocolate and many delicious pastries, but there is also a massive variety of delicious candy to try as well! From Calissons in the South of France to French dragees, almonds are a staple in France's favorite candies.    [Deluxe Southern France Culinary Tour](   Available on request for 2 or more people.   One of France's traditional candies is the PGI designated Bergamot of Nancy candy, which is made up of a sugar reduction combined with a small splash of bergamot oil. The candies come in small, golden squares and have an aromatic, almost citrusy flavor.    [Luxury Food Tour of Northern France](   Available on request for 4 or more people.   [See all our French Culinary Vacations!](   Spice up your Sweets Our favorite spicy sweets come from Mexico! If you like candy that packs in the heat, Mexican candy might be your next obsession. There is nothing quite like a mango lollipop coated in chili while you're sitting by the pool.    Mexico is part of what was once the Aztec Empire, which was where cacao originally became popular. Farmers would also pluck gum from trees to chew while they worked, waking them up and lightening their appetites during long hours.    Learn more about Mexican culinary traditions during our [Cooking on the Riviera Maya Foodie Tour](!   Most tour dates available, inquire for availability.   When Europeans began to immigrate to the Americas, they would import ingredients such as processed sugar and an Asian fruit called tamarind, which would become essential ingredients in Mexican candy going forward. Tamarind is found in most of the sweet and spicy varieties of Mexican candy.   Have your pick of candy during our [Hola Mexico Culinary Tour](!   Most tour dates available, inquire for availability. [Browse Our Mexican Culinary Vacations](   Get Lost in the Licorice It's not widely known that Italians love licorice with a passion they would normally reserve for pasta, and their favorite brand is Amarelli, which was actually started in 1731. The company now produces mints, chocolates, and other candy as well.    Learn more about Italian culinary history and desserts during one of our [premier foodie vacations]( to Europe:   [Authentic Tuscan Cooking in the Val d'Orcia Valley](   [Best Food and Wine Tours in Rome, Italy](   [Don Alfonso: Luxury Gourmet Culinary Vacation](   Most tour dates available, inquire for availability.   Italy has no shortage of sweet treats to try! Check out this festive recipe for [almond brittle]( on our [blog](! [Foodie Vacations in Italy ](     Book the ultimate cooking vacation today!     [Find Your Dream Trip]( [Forward to a Friend]( Ready to start planning? Email us at  [info@theinternationalkitchen.com]( © 1994-2024. All rights reserved. [Facebook](  |   [Instagram](  |   [YouTube]( The International Kitchen · 307 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 818 · Chicago · Illinois · 60601 [Preferences](   |   [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Click here to view the online version.](