Which cotton candy machine is best? Cotton candy may be one of the most nostalgic markers of childhood joy. Bringing back memories of summer nights at a traveling circus or local carnival, cotton ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Spun sugar is a centuries-old tradition that's gone through several renaissances. It's been boiled and stretched, hand-pulled and whipped, and ...

Fairs and festivals boast some of the most delectable foods you'll ever find. We're talking corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried everything, and, of course, cotton candy. Made from heated sugar spun in a ...

Go to your local fair and watch a carny spin you a cone of candy floss. You might not know it, but that’s how your body is put together: the structure of cotton candy is remarkably similar to the ...

Long associated with childhood and county fairs, the food has found its place among a new generation of experimental chefs. By Lauren Joseph Photographs by Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi The phrase “melt ...

Often found at fairgrounds, carnivals, and circuses, sold on sticks and enjoyed by many, the sticky clouds of brightly colored spun sugar that make up cotton candy are familiar to all. The wispy puffs ...

Cotton candy is a favorite carnival snack. The melt-in-your-mouth treat has even been used as a beverage garnish. While cotton candy is popularly served at fairs and festivals, you can also make the ...