Watch Kid in a Candy Store

Name: Kid in a Candy Store
Genre: Reality
Released: 2010-07-11
Cast: Adam Gertler

TV-G
2010
2 Seasons
8.1 (24)

Kid in a Candy Store was a television show that aired on Food Network in 2010. The show starred Adam Gertler, a chef and food personality, who explored some of the most amazing and unique candy stores across the United States. Each episode followed Gertler as he discovered the most creative and delicious homemade treats, and met the passionate candy makers who crafted them.

The show's premise was simple yet mouth-watering - take a kid, put him in a candy store, and let him loose. For Gertler, a self-proclaimed "sucker for sweets," the show was a dream come true. He traveled to some of the most popular and unconventional candy shops in America, from a shop that specializes in gourmet marshmallows to one that makes candy canes by hand.

Throughout the series, Gertler interviewed the candy makers and owners, learning about their inspiration, innovation, and craftsmanship. He even got hands-on experience in some of the candy-making processes, such as pulling taffy and molding chocolate. Each episode highlighted a different candy store, and Gertler always tried to find the "must-have" treat at each spot.

The show's appeal lay in both its nostalgia and novelty. For viewers, it was a trip down memory lane to their own childhood visits to the candy store, but with the added thrill of exploring new and unusual confections. For Gertler, it was a chance to indulge in his sweet tooth while also discovering new flavors and techniques in the world of candy making.

Kid in a Candy Store was not only entertaining, but also educational. Gertler's enthusiasm for candy was infectious, and his curiosity led him to ask insightful questions about the candy-making process. From learning about the science of candy-making to discovering the cultural and historical significance of certain sweets, Gertler's desire to learn was evident in each episode.

The show also showcased the creativity and ingenuity of small business owners. Many of the candy makers featured on the show had started their businesses from scratch, using their passion for candy as fuel. Their dedication to quality ingredients and unique flavors was clear in the final products, and Gertler highlighted their stories as much as their confections.

Overall, Kid in a Candy Store was a delightful series that appealed to both kids and adults alike. With its combination of nostalgia, novelty, and education, it was the perfect recipe for a sweet and entertaining show. While it only aired for one season, it remains a cult favorite among food enthusiasts and candy lovers to this day.

Kid in a Candy Store is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (19 episodes). The series first aired on July 11, 2010.

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Seasons

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13. Ooey, Gooey, Chewy

May 23, 2011

In Tennessee, Adam checks out the Chattanooga Bakery, where they are updating the traditional recipe for MoonPies. Then in La Porte, Indiana, the American Licorice Company is releasing new Sour Punch Bits that deliver twin bursts of tart in every juicy bite. And finally, discover the sensationally decadent candy bars at Zingerman's Candy Manufactory in Ann Arbor, MI, where gooey handmade nougat is layered with original specialties.

12. Two For One

May 16, 2011

Adam discovers bubble gum Mike and Ike candies, Twizzlers Sweet & Sour Filled Twists, and root beer and ice cream Moose Munch at Harry & David.

11. Candy Kabobs

May 9, 2011

Adam discovers gigantic five-pound lollipops, a wide variety of candy covered apples, and frozen key lime pie dipped and served on a stick.

10. Tropical Delights

May 2, 2011

Adam Gertler checks out Rainbow Coconut Bars In Lufkin, TX, at the Atkinson Candy Company. Later he rediscovers Bonomo Turkish Taffy bars, a tropical delight that has been out of production for decades. And in South San Francisco, pucker up for a new generation of sour chews at Gimbal's Fine Candies, featuring a medley of twelve tartly sophisticated flavors.

9. Suckers, Sugar Art, Cotton Candy

April 25, 2011

Adam Gertler heads to the Charms factory in Covington, TN, to try a carnival classic that is spiked with pucker power to make Tear Jerkers Sour Cotton Candy. In Weymouth, MA, outrageous lollipops made by the sucker specialists at Melville Candy Company taste like buttered popcorn and carrot cake, and look even more bizarre! At Chicago's Alliance Bakery, chocolate is sculpted into realistic driftwood, and molten sugar is blown like glass to build towering works of candy architecture.

8. Easter Basket

April 18, 2011

For Easter, Adam Gertler is filling his basket with the season's most inventive and indulgent confections. At Vosges Haut-Chocolat in Chicago, untraditional Easter eggs are served with bacon, and the colorful Enchanted Mushroom blends soft dark chocolate and hazelnut with organic Reishi mushroom before it is decorated by hand. In Alpine, UT, see how the skilled decorators at Kencraft Candy create Panoramic Eggs from pure sugar that last for years. And at Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills, discover the ultimate Easter bunny -- standing more than three feet tall!

7. Whimsical Chocolates

April 11, 2011

Adam Gertler is on a whirlwind tour through the whimsical world of chocolate. At the Jelly Belly Candy Company, fruit flavored jelly beans take a dip in dark chocolate for the first time, emerging as the new Jelly Belly Chocolate Dips. Go hunting for truffles in Menlo Park, CA, where Sterling Confections mixes candied ginger, pineapple and other exotic ingredients with ganache to create huge triangular truffle bars covered in psychedelic designs. Then in Kansas City, MO, check out Chip's Chocolate Factory, where fudge making takes an acrobatic twist. To perfect his spectacularly creamy confections, the owner uses a paddle to flip his fudge up to 20 feet into the air!

6. Retro Remix

April 4, 2011

Adam Gertler samples classic confections getting a modern update from unexpected ingredients. An exclusive tour of Tootsie Roll Industries in Chicago reveals the juicy new Pomegranate Tootsie Pop. Visit Gooey Louie in St. Louis, where traditional gooey butter cake is teaming up with fruit, chocolate, caramel and dozens of other fresh ideas. And at Xooro in Glendale, CA, Spanish churros go gourmet. Loaded with rich fillings and rolled in luscious chocolate, Xooro turns out exotic deep fried desserts like tubular Tiramisu and Maple Bacon.

5. Childhood Favorites

March 14, 2011

Adam Gertler is taking a tasty trip down memory lane to see how the candies of his youth are growing up. At the NECCO factory in Revere, MA, Sweethearts break with a century of tradition, rolling out in bold new fruit flavors with brand new phrases. Visit Airheads in Erlanger, KY where the new Xtremes Sweetly Sour Belts stretch for miles. Go behind the scenes at Plush Puffs in Burbank, CA, to learn the gooey secret to making two-pound artisan marshmallows. Then stop at Eclipse Chocolate in San Diego, where Orange Honey Plush Puffs meet chocolate to become decadent Rococo Bars.

4. Creamiest Confections

March 7, 2011

Adam Gertler rises to the top of the dessert menu with ultra-rich, creamy creations. In Waterbury, VT, get the scoop on how Ben & Jerry's is mixing its most outrageous ice cream yet. Taste the new flavor of New Orleans' French Quarter, where Aunt Sally's Pralines puts a dash of Tabasco sauce in its famous Creamy Pralines. Then in Chicago, discover the latest luscious recipe at The Eli's Cheesecake Company: citrus paired with wine in the luxurious Blood Orange Champagne Cheesecake.

3. Bake, Batter, and Roll

February 28, 2011

Adam Gertler is hot on the trail of some of the most unusual cakes ever to be baked, fried or frosted. Line up at New York City's popular Doughnut Plant, where the traditionally round pastry turns square, made with fresh cranberries and coconut. Or get fired up with the house specialty, the Creme Brulee Doughnut. Take a trip to the Danish village of Solvang, CA to scale the Kransekage, an Old World 16-layer tower of cake that is making a comeback. Then in Monroe, WI, find out how the bakers at The Swiss Colony are remaking traditional red velvet by rolling a 60-foot pastry into a Red Velvet Swirl Cake.

2. Crunch Time

February 21, 2011

Adam Gertler is sinking his teeth into confections that take crunch to the extreme. In Oakdale, CA, Sconza Candy is premiering their newest crunchy snack: Lemoncello Almonds, inspired by the Italian liqueur and unwraps the secret to its 12-layer jawbreaker called the Bruiser - a baseball sized candy so big it needs a handle. Then there is the sound of the surprising snap of Watson's Chocolates' Sponge Candy, a Buffalo, NY delicacy that rises like dough in copper kettles. Rounding out the crunchy experience is munchable popcorn that tastes exactly like strawberry cheesecake (and over 50 other tantalizing flavors) at Popcorn Girl in Las Vegas.

1. Sweetly Deceptive

February 14, 2011

Adam Gertler is unmasking some of the trickiest treats being made from sugar, chocolate and pure imagination. Find out how deceiving looks can be in New York, where Papabubble's artisans handcraft hard candy into creations like toothbrushes, hats and ice cream cones. Order the startlingly sweet pizza and eggrolls at Max Brenner in Las Vegas, the restaurant where chocolate is served at every course; and visit Yummy Cupcakes in Burbank, CA, the bakery that serves up a picnic basket of corn on the cob, watermelon, and hamburgers - all made from cupcakes.

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Where to Watch Kid in a Candy Store

Kid in a Candy Store is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kid in a Candy Store on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime and Food Network.