There's a whole channel all about this exact topic. Check out Hercules Candy :D You got Mom and Pops showing the new generation how to make all sorts of treats and run a business. It's my go to chill channel. lol
9:59 The coolest thing about this is the way the boss talks to his staff. He actually respects them as fellow professionals and works alongside them. The best bosses are the ones who don't feel like bosses, you love to see it.
I love what he said about seeing himself, not as an owner of the equipment, but instead a caretaker of it. It just sounds so genuine and humble, like he really just cares about the craftsmanship of it all instead of primarily focusing on getting praise or money for what he does. These kinds of people are really the ones who keep things running.
in terms of this equipment it's really an apt description. old stuff like this was built to be used forever, so as long as you watch after it and care for it you can use it forever. in that way hes not only preserving the equipment but also preserving the historical use of it.
Greg is truly an inspiring individual; he has a real passion for the history and it really shows. Everyone could be a little more like Greg and it wouldn't be a bad thing.
How beautiful words ! Not a owner but instead a caretaker.. remember once you run your own business your not the boss your customers or patience are your boss your guide as they tell you how they want something done you then created something unique thrilling how amazing. 📣try new things create your mind find it 🎭
Been a fan of Lofty Pursuits for a while now. This guy knows his candy. He's even been able to reverse engineer candy that's been out of production for years.
This video makes me want to go to their store and buy all of their candy. The process is gentle and natural, and the owner is so wholesome. I know it taste amazing
It’s very interesting to see how candy is actually made, it’s genuinely satisfying to see the process. The fact that glucose and sucrose can make something so delicious, yet beautiful.
13:10 "People seem to forget the history isn't that far away and the future isn't either and were just here in the middle being a caretaker for what's around us." Love this
I got to meet Greg at his store a few years ago. He was making pomegranate image candy that day, and he used some of the candy “dough” to make a rose blossom lollipop for my sister-in-law, who he could tell was having a bad day.
He has his own TH-cam channel, and I watch it all the time. When I went down to Florida, I met him in his shop. He gave me a free t-shirt when I talked about the channel. Truly an amazing guy.
When I met him at the shop I mentioned the channel but instead of gifting me clothing he wrote me into his will so now whenever he passes away I am set to inherit all of his assets including the candy shop
"People seem to forget that history isn't that far away, and the future isn't either. And we're just sort of here in the middle, being a caretaker for what's around us. Ideas, people, friendships, loves. And if we can remember that, everything's as sweet as candy." What a surprisingly nice quote.
I could watch this guy talk all day about anything! He is so knowledgeable and passionate and explains everything just right. He makes me want to be a sugar smith!!
This guy was really amazing. Please bring him back for more, Wired! He's got such a great knack for explaining and teaching, and I love how smart, informed and passionate he is about his craft. I would love to watch more videos with him talking about anything related to candy! Also, those image candies blew my mind!
Honestly this shoot went so well that I'm surprised that these guys weren't offered a show making new types of candy and showcasing the history of the various tools each episode. I bet History channel would pick that up.
I’ve worked for history before. Most execs want to do more stuff like this, but people don’t watch…. So they go after the tried and true formula of “grizzled men doing grizzly things” because that’s what consistently rates well. But TH-cam is brilliant for this stuff!
i love how sustainable his business is, using old tools that last for decades and even centuries, repurposed things like an old fryer basket, an anvil. so cool
@@ahmedexmor Most people end up with a job they can tolerate well enough over time. Few end up loving theirs. Many hate theirs. But this man's passion and love for the art of making candy is so deep, you could call it second nature to him. He was made for it.
12:36 "We do this on our canvil, our candy anvil, because we're sugar smiths!" THE JOY THAT SINGLE SENTENCE BROUGHT ME IN GENERAL THIS MAN IS SO WHOLESOME.
I've eaten a ton of their candy, which is very expensive (but worth every penny). It's amazing. The way it releases the flavor, and the flavors themselves, are second to none. Even strange flavors you wouldn't think you'd like, are often delicious.
@@John-dd8kh Lime Sour is always a great one if you like lime. I love their champagne when they do it. Root beer is also good. Honestly I've even had their assortment of Thanksgiving flavors and even the STUFFING flavor wasn't bad.
lets take a moment to realize that the entire factory/place where they make candy is a museum, the equipment is all 100 years old.. thats just amazing, these people are so cool!
This guy made this so interesting, with how passionate he sounded, that he makes me feel like maybe I could become a candy maker. He should have his own TH-cam channel, I'd love to watch how different candies are made and watch whenever a new design is made or new candy[UPDATE] Aaahh!! Turns out they do have a YT channel!!!! Im so subscribing right now!
So, I see the title, and wonder if someone is muscling in on GReg's channel. Nope! If you want the complete experience, view while eating some Lofty Pursuits candy. Thanks GReg! steve
@@merururu. I just went to their website to see what they had. Almost everything on their website is $5.99. The only thing that’s pricey are their sour candies, which are $12.99. With shipping included my order was like ten bucks. I’m not sure what that other person is talking about.
I used to live in Tallahassee while I was attending school there. I visited Lofty Pursuits whenever I was riding around town on my motorcycle and it was just a spectacle to see the candy being made in person. Greg also showed me his video he just finished editing before it was uploaded to TH-cam. If you ever are in Tallahassee, Florida, please visit this gem of a place.
This is absolutely incredible. The sugar smith's understanding of the structure of the material and how it reacts in specific situations is exceptional. He then applies this to his touch, sound, sight. His passion is captivating too. Nothing like watching a master of their craft do their thing.
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hearing someone talk about their hobby/job with so much passion and humility is so inspiring, this video was so enjoyable, I could watch them make candy all day
I'm genuinely impressed by the level of passion and knowledge out of the owner and his employees. The last time I saw someone using these kinds of antique candy presses they didn't have half as much to say about the minutiae of it all
This is just absolutely gorgeous. The fact that people this passionate exist and are working productively gives me hope for others who haven’t found their dreams yet.
I love how this guy doesn't make the video like a textbook, but instead makes it entertaining while also throwing in stuff that you, (If your like me) would like to look up, and learn about.
Wonderful video. I’ve watched many of Lofty’s video because Greg is such a great storyteller and I think he has the mind of a scientist so I appreciate that. Glad you made this video with him.
"Fake" banana flavour is actually based on a species of banana that was popular in the past; the bananas we know today are only one species of many! :)
Amazing to see a business owner so truly passionate about his product. A candy historian and professional, all in one. No doubt this man is doing what he loves and it’s no wonder he’s been so successful.
I agree, however I didn't understand a thing about the scientific explanations lol I feel so dumb. But I guess science just isn't my cup of tea. I find the results interesting, but the process, not so much lol.
You can tell he is living his dream. That’s childhood being fulfilled! And genuinely caring about the craft, educating people about it and it’s history, treating his employees with respect and ready to pass down the legacy, love it!!
The passion he shows towards candy making really keep me interested throughout the video, nice to see he loves his job this much. And the history behind of all of this equipment is just amazing, I’ve never been so intrigued about the history of candy.
This is so beautiful. It really shows me that it’s not just a cliche to say that doing what you love is important. A job as seemingly unremarkable as that of a candy-maker becomes wonderful and magical because of how passionate the people working there are.
Enjoyed this immensely. But the best part was watching "THE STAFF" in his youth killing it. Tradesmen, craftsmen are a dying breed. Hope he stays the course. Already appears to be a master.
i've been watching this dude make candy for a while, Something wholesome about him and his passion for the job. He's a rare kind of person; thats for sure.
I REALLY liked how you gave us a good look at the present shape both holding one piece right at the camera and then having the camera at just the right angle while you were cutting three pieces at a time. So many videos of candy making I watch the whole thing and then never get a good look at the finished project. You guys are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I could listen to this man talk about candy all day. He has so much passion for what he does. he explained everything with such detail. This was honestly amazing to watch. I LOVE how they use antique machinery. I'm obsessed with that lol. Anyone else want to have some of the candy when it's at that solid, but soft, chewy type form? 6:24 I want to chew it so badly 🤣
i just want everyone to appreciate how much these guys look like candy store employees. like that guy with the higher voice and curly hair just belongs there
Well thats probably he's one of their most experienced workers. It's in their best interest to keep him for as long as they can as it'd take a while for a newer member to fill his shoes.
This video was a pure pleasure to watch, one of the most satisfying I've seen, bar none. The sense of pride and wonder shown by the candymakers was a particular joy to me. Thanks a million!
Can we just appreciate how strong that curly haired guy is. He doesn't look it but he can flip over an entire pot of molten sugar without even scolding himself. Very very impressive
@@danielstellmon5330 definitely worth it. We tend to go in the morning for breakfast. One day I'll plan to arrive in time for lunch. My mouth waters for an egg cream and they don't serve them before 12pm I was told.
I love the fact that he continues the tradition that his grandparents started. He can choose a different career if he wants but preferred to continue the noble task of making children's sweets.
Man, after watching this I have a whole new layer of respect for candy makers. I always had a certain amount of respect for the science of the process, but now I have a greater appreciation for the art aspect of the process.
Those candy canes look exceptional. It's always enjoyable to see Victorian tools get resurrected, there's something about the mechanical ingenuity and the build quality that's just magical.
I still remember when I was five and our school took us to see hard candy being made. I got to "help" since I wanted to be closer to what the candy maker was doing and just would not stay where the teachers wanted me to stay. It is such a vivid memory and I still love watching hard candy being made. I live in a very tiny town famous for its glassworks. While I was growing up we had two glassworks but now there is just one remaining since the bigger one bought and relocated the production of the smaller ones products. My dad worked at the big glasswork so I watched a lot of glassblowing as well as blew quite a lot of glass myself growing up. The first thing I thought when I was five and saw the hard candy mixture was that it acted very much like molten glass. It is really cool that two mixtures that are so different both in raw materials and temperature still can act very similar in a way that is obvious even to a five year old.
I am mind blown that they made bright white just by stretching and folding the candy. I guess it's like whipping egg whites into a meringue but I had no idea sugar could do that too!
I live in Tallahassee, and Greg revived a Victorian flavor called nectar... it is truly divine. Nectar of the gods! Incredibly happy to see this feature.
One of my most favourite videos of all time! The true passion they have for their craft, and the history they continue to display and be so proud of... Literally jaw dropping to me!
![[Japanese Art] Strawberry? Grape? What kind of pattern do you see? How Kintaro candy is made!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aHQIXL9W9L0/mqdefault.jpg)
It’s rare that you have a older generation and a younger generation. Showing so much passion for their craft!
Really amazing
There's a whole channel all about this exact topic. Check out Hercules Candy :D
You got Mom and Pops showing the new generation how to make all sorts of treats and run a business. It's my go to chill channel. lol
@@Haldir111 will do 👍
Well there are other situations where you have those two, and its Hard Candy.
what
sports does the same thing
i loved his assistant he clearly loves his job, the lil "mmm smells like pink" was honestly the best part about this.
IKR
He's so cute, someone drop his Instagram plz
He said it literally as soon as i read this lmao
HOT POT
"hot pot!"
At this point, I don't know if he is a scientist or candy maker. He really loves what he does, and I like it !
The cool thing is: He's both!
A bit of both!!
There is a thing called a food scientist lol
He's a scientist, a candy maker, and an historian.
@@c-r0w you don't know what Non Newtonian fluid is right?
The Candymaker narrating the entire thing was such a treat! What a legend!
Yes, he has an awesome channel.
you seriously couldn't have picked a better person to interview for this story. Greg is amazing and so incredibly knowledgeable.
& his passion is obvious. This man loves what he does!
I watched him for sooooo long and I’m so happy to see that he got an interview!!!
The young man helping is going to be a real master by starting so young!
candy philosopher
That guy's curly mop of hair dangling over the candy looks really GROSS. I wouldn't buy candy there.
9:59 The coolest thing about this is the way the boss talks to his staff. He actually respects them as fellow professionals and works alongside them. The best bosses are the ones who don't feel like bosses, you love to see it.
The best boss isn't a boss, they are leaders in the workplace
I think the coolest thing is that they make candy by hand. I think that is a bigger selling point than the way he treats employees.
Yeah at some point he seemed to defer to his employee - you do love to see it
Yip. Never had one of those personally.
@@miguelg4556 Hi Miguel, what does 'to defer to his employee' mean? I googled it but i still don't quite get it. :)
I love what he said about seeing himself, not as an owner of the equipment, but instead a caretaker of it. It just sounds so genuine and humble, like he really just cares about the craftsmanship of it all instead of primarily focusing on getting praise or money for what he does. These kinds of people are really the ones who keep things running.
in terms of this equipment it's really an apt description. old stuff like this was built to be used forever, so as long as you watch after it and care for it you can use it forever. in that way hes not only preserving the equipment but also preserving the historical use of it.
Honestly, if the world of business were filled with people like this then the world would be 100 times better
Greg is truly an inspiring individual; he has a real passion for the history and it really shows. Everyone could be a little more like Greg and it wouldn't be a bad thing.
the scissor story was awesome, like his grandfather is working with him in spirit, even though he never met him.
How beautiful words ! Not a owner but instead a caretaker.. remember once you run your own business your not the boss your customers or patience are your boss your guide as they tell you how they want something done you then created something unique thrilling how amazing. 📣try new things create your mind find it 🎭
wow the man speaking is so articulate and very good at explaining in ways any of us can easily understand. He would be a fantastic professor
Been a fan of Lofty Pursuits for a while now. This guy knows his candy. He's even been able to reverse engineer candy that's been out of production for years.
That's cool, what has he reverse engineered?
@@Will-jk6nw The most recent thing was altoid sours
@@eviljbrian sounds awesome.
They have a channel on TH-cam.
Why did he name it that? It doesn't sound like a candy store to me, it sound like a urban real estate firm or something.
This video makes me want to go to their store and buy all of their candy. The process is gentle and natural, and the owner is so wholesome. I know it taste amazing
It is pretty good.
The owner could be the mascot of all that is good and pure. They are so wholesome
It seems like sugary junk, it‘a not appealing to me
@@hmalik5232 I mean it’s literally sugar candy, I’m not sure what else you’d expect
@@hmalik5232 it’s literally a candy store lmao
Really cool to see Greg get features like this. Been a huge fan of his channel for years.
I saw the thumbnail and was gonna be shocked if it wasn't Greg talking about this topic.
He's got such a wonderful manner don't he? Just such a sweetheart
Yeah I'm so glad that they picked him
Me too!!
Same! excited to see him finally get recognition.
It’s very interesting to see how candy is actually made, it’s genuinely satisfying to see the process. The fact that glucose and sucrose can make something so delicious, yet beautiful.
and cause diabetes! It's astonishing
You forgot deadly. So delicious, so beautiful, yet so deadly.
@@lolaartemis Pseudoscience
@@lolaartemis Sugar burns might not be deadly but they definitely hurt!
Yeah, we haven't seen those 240 times already...
13:10 "People seem to forget the history isn't that far away and the future isn't either and were just here in the middle being a caretaker for what's around us." Love this
Came for candy, stayed for the deep insights on life
Ikr! It’s a lovely quote
That's a great quote
You just have to repeat his sentiment
I literally had goosebumps hearing his ending remarks. What a profound delightful man, I could listen to him talk for hours.
I got to meet Greg at his store a few years ago. He was making pomegranate image candy that day, and he used some of the candy “dough” to make a rose blossom lollipop for my sister-in-law, who he could tell was having a bad day.
cool!
Aww, that’s so sweet! (Sorry not sorry)
That's some magical main character stuff right there
That's unfortunate that your SIL was having a bad day at a candy making store. Glad Greg was able to make things a little... Sweeter!
That really doesn't surprise me. He seems like a lovely man.
He has his own TH-cam channel, and I watch it all the time. When I went down to Florida, I met him in his shop. He gave me a free t-shirt when I talked about the channel. Truly an amazing guy.
What is the name of the channel?
@@Twinblade34 lofty pursuits
When I met him at the shop I mentioned the channel but instead of gifting me clothing he wrote me into his will so now whenever he passes away I am set to inherit all of his assets including the candy shop
@@zacharywhite4448 wh
@@zacharywhite4448 When I met him at the shop I mentioned the channel and he gave me his kidney
You can absolutely tell this is a man who is proud of his craft, and thats absolutely respectable.
"People seem to forget that history isn't that far away, and the future isn't either. And we're just sort of here in the middle, being a caretaker for what's around us. Ideas, people, friendships, loves. And if we can remember that, everything's as sweet as candy."
What a surprisingly nice quote.
This is so beautiful and unexpected but I love that a man that makes candy said something so beautiful
I could watch this guy talk all day about anything! He is so knowledgeable and passionate and explains everything just right. He makes me want to be a sugar smith!!
He has a yt channel called lofty pursuits
I was like, how do u know so much?
Lofty Pursuits has a podcast!
he was so good at explaining everything
This guy was really amazing. Please bring him back for more, Wired! He's got such a great knack for explaining and teaching, and I love how smart, informed and passionate he is about his craft. I would love to watch more videos with him talking about anything related to candy! Also, those image candies blew my mind!
The Lofty Pursuits TH-cam channel has lots of candy making videos, all narrated by Greg!
www.TH-cam.com/LoftyPursuits - I recommend his other videos!
Check out their youtube channel!! Tons and tons of vids like this.
Some people are really into sweet. When you like something it shows when you talk about it.
Honestly this shoot went so well that I'm surprised that these guys weren't offered a show making new types of candy and showcasing the history of the various tools each episode. I bet History channel would pick that up.
They have a TH-cam channel that they show all of that. Lofty Pursuits
Thanks guys
I’ve worked for history before. Most execs want to do more stuff like this, but people don’t watch…. So they go after the tried and true formula of “grizzled men doing grizzly things” because that’s what consistently rates well.
But TH-cam is brilliant for this stuff!
@@themugwump33 Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
The way he talks about his passion is so comforting and heart-warming. And I love the design and craftsmanship on his image candies. Amazing!
I want a candy counter on how many times he says CANDY
It’s kind of nice hearing that the owner not only knows how to make candy well and with passion , but also the history behind it.
i dont trust that curly hair
wear a hair-net for chrisssake
Intresting fun fact;- th-cam.com/video/YIs3th01NV0/w-d-xo.html
And the physics
i love how sustainable his business is, using old tools that last for decades and even centuries, repurposed things like an old fryer basket, an anvil. so cool
And the respect he has for the craft and the machines is admirable too.
@@ahmedexmor Most people end up with a job they can tolerate well enough over time. Few end up loving theirs. Many hate theirs.
But this man's passion and love for the art of making candy is so deep, you could call it second nature to him. He was made for it.
Intresting fun fact;- th-cam.com/video/YIs3th01NV0/w-d-xo.html
@@aayushpaswan2941 STOP multi posting same thing in one YT page
@@cliffontheroad ohh really sorry
Not only is Greg so knowledgeable and simple with his language, how he works alongside his team shows a lot of trust with two-way communication.
12:36 "We do this on our canvil, our candy anvil, because we're sugar smiths!"
THE JOY THAT SINGLE SENTENCE BROUGHT ME
IN GENERAL THIS MAN IS SO WHOLESOME.
I've eaten a ton of their candy, which is very expensive (but worth every penny). It's amazing. The way it releases the flavor, and the flavors themselves, are second to none. Even strange flavors you wouldn't think you'd like, are often delicious.
Ive tried the dill pickle and mushroom flavors; they were really good!
Any good recommendations?
you can definitely see why it's expensive in this video 🤯
I don't even LIKE hard candy usually and their stuff is incredible
@@John-dd8kh Lime Sour is always a great one if you like lime. I love their champagne when they do it. Root beer is also good. Honestly I've even had their assortment of Thanksgiving flavors and even the STUFFING flavor wasn't bad.
I'm also very impressed by the sheer physicality required to make this hard candy.
That kid was born to be a candy maker. Absolutely 1000%. And the guy narrating as well. They are perfect little combo.
I love how the guy looks at these machines as him being their caretaker and not particularly the individual owner. Such a sweet way to look at it.❤
lets take a moment to realize that the entire factory/place where they make candy is a museum, the equipment is all 100 years old.. thats just amazing, these people are so cool!
It's a combination toy store/ice cream parlor/candy store
I’m so happy that Lofty Pursuits is being highlighted on Wired. Greg is such a nice and wholesome guy😁👍
Me tooooo!!! So cool to see.
Me 3
My special needs class was fascinated watching this! High quality narration telling this story! Thank you!
This guy made this so interesting, with how passionate he sounded, that he makes me feel like maybe I could become a candy maker. He should have his own TH-cam channel, I'd love to watch how different candies are made and watch whenever a new design is made or new candy[UPDATE] Aaahh!! Turns out they do have a YT channel!!!! Im so subscribing right now!
I was just going to say, he's been on YT for years, but it seems you found the channel on your own. :)
@@jackcrackerman can you tell me the name of their channel?
Edit: hehe I found it in the description 😅
@@hue261 Lofty Pursuits!
I agree, this was super interesting and his passion for it certainly came through.
So, I see the title, and wonder if someone
is muscling in on GReg's channel. Nope!
If you want the complete experience, view
while eating some Lofty Pursuits candy.
Thanks GReg!
steve
This is hard to explain but this man feels like a comfort character to me
Samme
He's friend shaped, and also characterized like a friend
What does that mean??
He looks like a friend and acts like a friend. He seems to be an incredibly nice person to have as a friend
@@tahsina.c 😂😂 Don’t worry
I'm glad that lofty pursuits got the attention they deserve.
They charge way too much for their candy
You think so? I think it's fine
@@TCG9777 they charge like $15 for a small tin of hard candy. They're grossly overpriced
@@smellypatel5272 It takes a lot of effort to make these things, but still that's pretty overpriced.
@@merururu. I just went to their website to see what they had. Almost everything on their website is $5.99. The only thing that’s pricey are their sour candies, which are $12.99. With shipping included my order was like ten bucks. I’m not sure what that other person is talking about.
I used to live in Tallahassee while I was attending school there. I visited Lofty Pursuits whenever I was riding around town on my motorcycle and it was just a spectacle to see the candy being made in person. Greg also showed me his video he just finished editing before it was uploaded to TH-cam. If you ever are in Tallahassee, Florida, please visit this gem of a place.
This is absolutely incredible. The sugar smith's understanding of the structure of the material and how it reacts in specific situations is exceptional. He then applies this to his touch, sound, sight.
His passion is captivating too. Nothing like watching a master of their craft do their thing.
hearing someone talk about their hobby/job with so much passion and humility is so inspiring, this video was so enjoyable, I could watch them make candy all day
Good news then. They have a TH-cam channel called Lofty Pursuits.
The VERY BEST videos of this process are of the people at Rock and Roll candy in The Netherlands. Some of their creations are out of this world.
I'm genuinely impressed by the level of passion and knowledge out of the owner and his employees. The last time I saw someone using these kinds of antique candy presses they didn't have half as much to say about the minutiae of it all
Glad Greg's getting this feature, he and his team really deserve it.
There's something mesmerizing about the colors and consistency of that half-liquid sugar
The level of detail of that central image is what amazes me most about the process of making this kind of candy.
This is just absolutely gorgeous. The fact that people this passionate exist and are working productively gives me hope for others who haven’t found their dreams yet.
I love how this guy doesn't make the video like a textbook, but instead makes it entertaining while also throwing in stuff that you, (If your like me) would like to look up, and learn about.
Glad you guys got Greg to do this. He's one of the best traditional candy makers out there.
Wonderful video. I’ve watched many of Lofty’s video because Greg is such a great storyteller and I think he has the mind of a scientist so I appreciate that. Glad you made this video with him.
Lofty Pursuits is no joke. I tried their banana flavored candy and it is actual banana flavor. Not the fake stuff that most candies use.
"Fake" banana flavour is actually based on a species of banana that was popular in the past; the bananas we know today are only one species of many! :)
@@himesilva Yes Greg explains that but they make Cavendish banana flavor
@@himesilva that's so cool 😎 i had no idea
@@jonathanlindo9885 Right? I wanna try that candy banana now yo 😤😂
i like artificial banana flavor
This gentleman is truly the candy man. What a wealth of knowledge and passion. Just wonderful to watch. Thank you for showcasing this art.
You can tell this man and his team put a lot of love into their craft.
so does taylor swift!
@@Toniwoodleigh Meh...
@@Toniwoodleigh Kanye made her famous
Amazing to see a business owner so truly passionate about his product. A candy historian and professional, all in one. No doubt this man is doing what he loves and it’s no wonder he’s been so successful.
I love when people speak so passionately about their interest or in this case their job. It makes you want to listen and understand.
I agree, however I didn't understand a thing about the scientific explanations lol I feel so dumb. But I guess science just isn't my cup of tea. I find the results interesting, but the process, not so much lol.
yes but it helps if they don’t have the voice of a 13 year old boy (the younger gentleman you know what i’m talking about)
You can tell he is living his dream. That’s childhood being fulfilled! And genuinely caring about the craft, educating people about it and it’s history, treating his employees with respect and ready to pass down the legacy, love it!!
Good for him, I remember watching his channel all the time.
7:22 the fact that the editor made it so we could hear the pop is just 😚👌
The passion he shows towards candy making really keep me interested throughout the video, nice to see he loves his job this much.
And the history behind of all of this equipment is just amazing, I’ve never been so intrigued about the history of candy.
th-cam.com/video/Ptz5XqJ0z2Y/w-d-xo.html
He does have a youtube channel if you want tok check it out
This is so beautiful. It really shows me that it’s not just a cliche to say that doing what you love is important. A job as seemingly unremarkable as that of a candy-maker becomes wonderful and magical because of how passionate the people working there are.
This was fascinating. I hadn't intended to watch this but got "pulled" right in. Thank you for sharing this.
"pulled"
noice
Exactly! I thought I'd take a quick peek, ended up watching every second.
Same here
Same
Same here man same here lol
Every time he says "takes years to master" I look at the young guy and think, so glad he's got the touch and can carry on.
Enjoyed this immensely. But the best part was watching "THE STAFF" in his youth killing it. Tradesmen, craftsmen are a dying breed. Hope he stays the course. Already appears to be a master.
greg is so cute, i love how much he loves his job
Been watching Lofty Pursuits for quite a while, now. Gregg is always so unbelievably passionate and compassionate - just as much as he is here.
i've been watching this dude make candy for a while, Something wholesome about him and his passion for the job. He's a rare kind of person; thats for sure.
I don't like hard candy but I love this guy's philosophy.
non-newtonian fluids
in the first 18 seconds of this video I can hear more passion about this subject then what I have heard in the last year.
been following pd for the past few years... love to see them get more recognition ♥♥♥
w..what. t. i havent seen this man since 2016 in my black midi phase. what. how.
whos pd
@@Damascene_ same, lmao
Same.
@@1iknow ok
All I want in my life is to find a career where I am as enthusiastic and knowledgeable as this guy is about candy production.
6:25 such a rare and beautiful mindset, especially considering how disposable everything is around us the days. His passion is infectious 🌈💕
I REALLY liked how you gave us a good look at the present shape both holding one piece right at the camera and then having the camera at just the right angle while you were cutting three pieces at a time. So many videos of candy making I watch the whole thing and then never get a good look at the finished project. You guys are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I could listen to this man talk about candy all day. He has so much passion for what he does. he explained everything with such detail. This was honestly amazing to watch. I LOVE how they use antique machinery. I'm obsessed with that lol. Anyone else want to have some of the candy when it's at that solid, but soft, chewy type form? 6:24 I want to chew it so badly 🤣
Then you should check out his channel th-cam.com/users/LoftyPursuits
Been watching him for years
you should also check out the korean and japanese candy makers. Their craft is art.
i just want everyone to appreciate how much these guys look like candy store employees. like that guy with the higher voice and curly hair just belongs there
You mean wierd al
Well thats probably he's one of their most experienced workers. It's in their best interest to keep him for as long as they can as it'd take a while for a newer member to fill his shoes.
(Hairnet, tho???)
Watch out that curly hair doesn’t end up in the candy!!
Im so happy lofty pursuits got some coverage. The owner is such a genuine guy and is super knowledgably.
Candy makers commentary is A+. Thank you so much for this.
He is literally what my head conjures up when I imagine someone making candies as a passion and career
A true candy man
This video was a pure pleasure to watch, one of the most satisfying I've seen, bar none. The sense of pride and wonder shown by the candymakers was a particular joy to me. Thanks a million!
These are the types of videos that pop inside your head in the middle of taking an exam.
Can we just appreciate how strong that curly haired guy is. He doesn't look it but he can flip over an entire pot of molten sugar without even scolding himself. Very very impressive
*scalding
This was a cool video, narrated just about perfectly.
yep
Agreed! The candy makers were perfect story tellers. Such a cool tradition!
Yes! And Greg’s regular narration is even better!!
Everyone commenting about Greg, but Uri is as capable as him. Having an apprentice like that is a good way to preserve the arts.
He talks about it with such passion. And “mm it smells like pink” was so sweet
This is candy making as an art form. Classic and classy, wonderful.
So nice to see Greg here! No trip to Florida is complete for my family without stopping at Lofty Pursuits and getting "Unicorn Droppings."
Visiting is on my bucket list
@@danielstellmon5330 definitely worth it. We tend to go in the morning for breakfast. One day I'll plan to arrive in time for lunch. My mouth waters for an egg cream and they don't serve them before 12pm I was told.
I love watching the semi-melted candy mush around. It looks so soft and pretty.
It's not that soft! It takes quite a bit of physical effort to manipulate it that way.
It's not just their skill and entrepreneurship but also their ethics and attitude of custodianship toward their trade that is very inspiring.
u can see the difrence here between a worker and a carftsman and that difrence is passion
I love the fact that he continues the tradition that his grandparents started. He can choose a different career if he wants but preferred to continue the noble task of making children's sweets.
I love greg's way of speaking, it's obvious he's super passionate about his craft and wants to hand it down through generations
The store guy gave a fairytale vibe, my man really talks and looks like a Disney character
Man, after watching this I have a whole new layer of respect for candy makers. I always had a certain amount of respect for the science of the process, but now I have a greater appreciation for the art aspect of the process.
Aw I've been obsessed with Lofty Pursuits for the longest time, such wonderful artisanship - class to see people keeping the art alive
Those candy canes look exceptional. It's always enjoyable to see Victorian tools get resurrected, there's something about the mechanical ingenuity and the build quality that's just magical.
I still remember when I was five and our school took us to see hard candy being made. I got to "help" since I wanted to be closer to what the candy maker was doing and just would not stay where the teachers wanted me to stay. It is such a vivid memory and I still love watching hard candy being made. I live in a very tiny town famous for its glassworks. While I was growing up we had two glassworks but now there is just one remaining since the bigger one bought and relocated the production of the smaller ones products. My dad worked at the big glasswork so I watched a lot of glassblowing as well as blew quite a lot of glass myself growing up. The first thing I thought when I was five and saw the hard candy mixture was that it acted very much like molten glass. It is really cool that two mixtures that are so different both in raw materials and temperature still can act very similar in a way that is obvious even to a five year old.
Fascinating! which town is that?
Yeah what town I might visit one day 🤔
The blend of science and art is the best thing that has ever existed.
I am mind blown that they made bright white just by stretching and folding the candy. I guess it's like whipping egg whites into a meringue but I had no idea sugar could do that too!
Anything that holds air will tend to do that.
I did know the candy would turn white when pulled, but did not know the science behind it. This is cool!
I live in Tallahassee, and Greg revived a Victorian flavor called nectar... it is truly divine. Nectar of the gods! Incredibly happy to see this feature.
One of my most favourite videos of all time! The true passion they have for their craft, and the history they continue to display and be so proud of... Literally jaw dropping to me!
8:56 "Mmmmmmm, smells like pink." 😂
I think this guy had a course or two in fluid mechanics, he knows his job like no one else!
He the most wholesome candy maker of all time. Such a a nice man.
I have seen every singly Lofty Pursuits video posted to TH-cam. I absolutely LOVE this guy and everything he does. It's pure candy magic!!