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Join “The Science of Sugar and Candy” Event with Logan Richardson!

Discover the sweet science behind candy-making with author and YouTube host Logan Richardson. Learn how to make fluff and butterbeer, and enjoy tasting your creations!

About Logan Richardson:

Logan is the author of Flavor Lab Creations, a book that explores the science behind drinks with unique recipes inspired by his food science-focused YouTube channel. The book includes straightforward recreations like Sprite and Butterbeer, as well as creative experiments like transforming milk into wine and making vanilla from scratch. It offers a fun and informative look at the science that makes these recipes work, delving into enzyme science with drinks like malted milk and oat milk.

Event Highlights:

Presentation: “The Science of Sugar and Candy with Flavor Lab”
Learn about candy stages, the secrets of brown sugar, and homemade candy techniques.
Hands-On Activity: Make and taste your own fluff and butterbeer.
Book Signing: Copies of Logan’s book will be available, and he’ll be happy to sign them for you.
Details:

Expert Guidance: Logan will guide you through the science and the fun of candy-making.
Open to Everyone: Suitable for anyone interested in the science of food though we don’t recommend it for kids under 8 due to the presentation component and needing to work with a hotplate.
Registration is STRONGLY encouraged: Once the room fills up, we will be unable to safely fit walk-ins.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to blend science and sweetness!

In the image, the structure shown is Sucrose, the type of sugar commonly referred to as table sugar.