Saccharide J-Tubes

I'm in love. With Candy Canes!Or as they were known to me in chemisry class junior year - saccharide J tubes. These minty treats are really something else. I love them big, small, and in-between. I like 'em curved or straight. There is something about the minty, stripy, christmassy goodness that really sets me free. Now, I sucked at chemistry, but this was probably the only project I not only enjoyed but actually completed for once. I remember burning my fingers trying to twist the sugary mixture into a classic J shape. It was basically just food coloring, sugar, and mint.... Ahhhh, how I love the simple things...