Lollyology The Original Gourmet Lollipop Blog

"The Refined Professional" (Aka: Pomegranate R aspberry)   For this fall season, runways are filled with everything herringbone, glen plaid, and houndstooth patterned. You can spot these looks from famous names such as Saint Laurent, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. Designers are creating powerful looks, and you may choose to start rocking some lookalikes at the office come fall. Just add a pair of low-heeled pumps and a forest green purse to complete the look. Saint Laurent Louis Vuitton Prada "The Vivacious Explorer" (Aka: Bubblegum) We're starting to see big things on the fall runway and its looking pretty fun! Everything oversized is in and we are getting quite comfortable with it. Names such as Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, and Prada have all displayed their renditions of this capacious silhouette. Rocking this look is super easy, especially when you complete it with a comfy pair of fashion sneakers and maybe even a circular ...

There are plenty of ways to decorate for a baby shower but our favorite way is with lollipops! Our lollipops are playful, youthful, and universally tasty! It just makes sense to display them at your baby shower celebration.  Original Gourmet lollipops are big, bright and round, making them possibly the prettiest pops on the market. We have over 30 flavors to enjoy and colors range all across the rainbow. for this baby shower craft, we recommend a few flavors in particular: For Pinks:  Try Bubblegum , Strawberry Shortcake , Birthday Cake , Watermelon and Pink Lemonade . For Blues:  Try Blueberries & Cream and Blue Raspberry For Blues and Pinks:  Try Cotton Candy Heres what you will need to make your own: A flower pot  Styrofoam ball Ribbon Acrylic paint (red, blue & white) A paint brush Scissors  Original Gourmet Lollipops How to make it: Paint your pot to match the gender of the baby on his/her way. If the gend...

New England is known for its prominent seasons, and autumn is no exception. With its vibrant colors and crisp air, it is the perfect time of year to go sight seeing on the East Cost. Being based in New Hampshire, we have plenty of tips to make the most of your leaf peeping adventure. Grab some snacks and lollipops, and check out our favorite spots to view the hues. Adams, MA Autumn in The Berkshires Adams, Massachusetts located in Berkshire County is a perfect place to take in the New England landscape. With plenty to do in surrounding area, known as  The Berkshires , you can make your trip much more than just a quick drive for a leaf peep. What better time to make the trip than autumn. One pro tip for viewing the foliage is to do it from the top of a mountain. At an altitude of 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock  will show you miles of reds, yellows, oranges, and greens. Whether you choose to hike or drive up the mountain you can experience the beauty of New England ...

Its bound to happen; you drop it, it gets crushed, it gets tossed around in transit. Lollipops break sometimes, but it doesn't have to be the end of the world if you open the wrapper and find a crumbled mess. We think it's just a good excuse for a fun DIY craft. You may even start hoping for a broken lollipop just so you can make it in to something new and exciting. Here's a fun and simple craft to transform those sad broken pops into some magical unicorn pops! What you will need: Some broken lollipops Hammer, mallet or rolling pin Ziploc freezer bag Cupcake pan Non-stick cooking spray Directions: Pre-heat oven to 325ºF Place broken pops in Ziploc bag and crush them up even more with a hammer, mallet, rolling pin, or whatever you have that will do the trick (Keep in mind that the smaller the pieces are, the quicker they melt).  Put the lollipop sticks aside for use at the end. Spray cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray Spoon lollipop crumbs in...

Ancient Beginnings: Archeologists found that our ancient ancestors perhaps created the earliest version of the lollipop thousands of years ago. In ancient times, people would preserve fruits and nuts with honey and place them on wooden sticks for easy consumption. As time went on honey became less and less available, almost destroying the future of the lollipop.  17th Century: As time progressed, so did hope for the lollipop. Sugar became more abundant and replaced honey in many recipes. London Street vendors used sugar to make soft candies that they placed on sticks. This confection became known as "Lolly Pop" which humorously translates to "Tongue Slap".  20th Century: The lollipop appeared in various forms throughout the 1800's but it wasn't until the early 1900's that the most recognizable version of the lollipop emerged. Plenty of people tried to monetize the lollipop at this time; however, it is believed that the first...

Its that time of year again, summer vacation is coming to a close and the back-to-school grind is just beginning. Now is the time to set the pace for the whole year. Things can surly get a little hectic, but we believe a good start can create less stress down the road. Whether you’re a parent or a student yourself, the new school year brings new challenges. Getting off on the right foot can surely help set you up for success. 1. Establish a routine This is your chance to come up with a game plan. Look at all your responsibilities for the day and organize when everything will get done. The busier you are the easier it is to get sidetracked and forget things you need to do. Having it written down and knowing when each task will be done can help keep you right on track. Each day of the week may look different, but week-to-week should be consistent.  2. Find an organizational system that works for you Everyone is different so...