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  There are two chocolate holidays in July: National Chocolate Day (July 7) and National Milk Chocolate Day (July 28). Needless to say, we've been dreaming in chocolate lately: visions of Kit-Kats and Baby Ruths have been dancing in our heads. Which brings us to our new obsession: copycat candy recipes. You don't have to be a renowned chocolatier to make your own chocolate candy at home. Sometimes, all you need are two ingredients and a microwave. Want to make 100 Kit-Kat bars for yours...erm, a party? Just buy a box of vanilla wafers and some melting chocolate.It's that easy....

  Did you know that during the Great Depression, candy was marketed as a healthy source of food? And that there was actually a candy that tasted like a chicken dinner? During the 1920's, candy makers were experimenting with tons of unique sweet confections in a booming candy industry. Some creations stood the test of time, while others (like the Chicken Dinner) vanished into obscurity only to be referenced decades later in jest.We've rounded up some classic American candies that are still being sold today. You might be surprised at how old some of your favorite "modern" candies really are....

  Fall wedding season is quickly approaching, and you know what that means: outdoor weddings! One of the best things about having an outdoor wedding is that you're not confined to a certain amount of square footage; you have room to be creative.You also have room for more guests, which stretches your budget a little bit. It's important to be able to save money where you can so that you can please your guests and give them a memorable experience. While you shouldn't skimp on the food, you can save a few bucks on accoutrements. Rustic outdoor weddings will save...

Funfetti is a classic "confetti" cake mix that has a cult-like following of sweet tooths everywhere. It's vanilla-based, and full of colorful rainbow confetti sprinkles. Over the past few weeks, Funfetti recipes have taken over our entire Pinterest dashboard. But we're not complaining. With all of the amazing rainbow-themed parties we've been seeing this summer, it would be a perfect addition to any birthday party candy buffet. You can't spell Funfetti without F-U-N, and your tastebuds will thank you for any of these awesome Funfetti recipes below.   Funfetti Cheese Ball Credit: Fun With The Full Woods A funfetti cheese...

When it comes to entertaining and feeding 100+ wedding guests, it's statistically impossible to please everyone. If you took into consideration that your brother-in-law has peanut allergies and your great Aunt Milly only eats egg salad sandwiches, you'd end up with a pretty sparse menu. That's why food stations and "make your own..." bars are so popular at weddings. It's the easiest and most affordable way to provide your guests with options. And who doesn't love having options? We've put together 8 of our favorite, most creative food stations to inspire you to come up with your own.   Mini...