Christmas in July

Christmas* in July/August
This month, invest in 240sweet and receive a 100% return.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Christmas in July last year. You helped us remodel our facility to create retail and class space. It was such a great success, we decided to do it again this year!

Here's how it works:
Purchase a voucher now through August 31 by visiting our website or calling our office at 812.372.9898. In November and December 2012, it will be worth twice the amount that you spent. You save on wonderful, handmade gifts for family and friends while helping a small business grow without expensive financing. Invest $50 or more between now and August 31, and we'll send you a BONUS FREE Artisan Assortment of puffs within a week ($26.25 value).

Our wish list for Santa includes

More purple chef's coats for our staff to wear while making marshmallows
(We need about 10 at 30.00 each from our friends at EYB)
Roller Cutter for more efficient marshmallow making
(Approximately 500.00)
Colorful ceramic pans to hold the marshmallow packs on the shelves in the 240sweet Studio
(We need about 40 at 20.00 each)
Pop-up banners to take to markets and shows
(We would like two at approximately 700.00 each from our friends at Advantage One)
A street sign for our 240sweet Studio If you have visited us, you know how important that is.
(We are still waiting on a quote for that from our friends at Signs by Ron)

*Or the fall/winter gift-giving holiday of your choice. Did you know that The Mother is one of the founders of Interfaith Forum Columbus, which celebrates our community's religious diversity?

Recipe: Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread

Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread
We stumbled upon this mystery blogger who used Bourbon Barrel Aged Demerara Sugar from 240Sweet in a recipe! Do you know who this is? Either way, this shortbread sounds yummy.

Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread
1 ¼ c flour
½ c pecan pieces, toasted
¼ t salt
10 T butter, softened*
¼ c sugar
¼ c brown sugar
1 ½ t vanilla
Coarse sugar for sprinkling (something like sugar in the raw would be good)
⅓ c chopped pecans for topping, untoasted

• Place the flour, toasted pecans and salt in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, about 15 seconds.
• In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Blend in flour mixture at low speed until just combined.
• Press the dough into a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle with the coarse sugar and untoasted pecans.
• Bake at 325 for about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it, the edges will start to get a little toasted and the center should just look set.

Have you made something with any of our sugars, extracts, or puffs? Share with us: sam@240sweet.com

Articles about 240sweet

We have been very fortunate to be included in some wonderful media. Here are some of our favorites.

O, the Oprah Magazine
This April 2012 issue's feature on "Marshmallow Mania" suggests to try our "creative" and delicious  Salty Caramel Swirl puffs. Order them here.

Daily Candy
This trend-setting daily email notes that "Chef Alexa Lemley uses Michigan beet sugar, Ohio glucose, and Indiana cornstarch in place of distasteful stabilizers, resulting in chewy-not-tacky, sweet-not-syrupy delights." Read the rest here.

Serious Eats
"I don't believe I've ever seen one company make so many flavors of marshmallows, and in this case, it's an amazing, awesome thing. 240sweet is based in Columbus, Indiana where catering company partners Alexa and Samantha concocted these marshmallows for their customers," says Kathy YL Chan. Read the entire "Sweet Finds" post.

Tasting Table
This daily email exhorts readers to use our items to "Spike your cookies with barrel aged sugar and vanilla." Learn more here.

Oprah
This website includes a weekly list of New Year's resolutions. For week #3, is says to "Invest in a bag of impressive marshmallows. These light, sugary confections are one place where you can really distinguish yourself as a thoughtful and fun host, mostly because nobody thinks about them. The next time you invite a possible friend-to-be over for a coffee (or hot cocoa), turn her beverage heaven-flavored, with a chocolate chip, maple and brown sugar, or white chocolate cranberry cube of melted fluff." Check out all of the resolutions here.

Martha Stewart Weddings
"Love it!"  Read the rest of the article here. 

Go!
"2011 Red Hot Entrepreneurs"

Have you written about our products? Have you seen a great review that isn't included here? Please send a link to Sam!

Bring a group of 10 or more to visit us!

We love visitors! Have a group of 10 or more? Find information here.

Would you group of 10 or more like to learn how to make gourmet marshmallows? Visit our 240sweet Studio for class and demonstrations. Please call Sam at 812.372.9898 to schedule a visit.

Visit the Columbus Area Visitors Center for more things to do in our community.

Bus Tours

Did you know that making marshmallows is an art form? Come visit Indiana Artisan Chef Alexa Lemley in her 240sweet Studio to watch a demonstration of how she hand-crafts gourmet marshmallows and sample flavors. In 2010, Chef Alexa was the Artist in Residence at the Indiana State Museum. Her over 150 flavors of puffs are considered one of the best examples of handmade art produced in the Hoosier State. 240sweet puffs have been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Family Circle Magazine. 

Approximately one half hour.
50 person capacity and 20 person minimum

Ages 11 and up. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian
3.00 each person (includes a free sample bag of marshmallows)

Interactive Art of Marshmallow Making Private Class

In this hands-on class, Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but also how to cut, powder, and bag some that you take home! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration.

Approximately one hour.
15 person capacity and 10 person minimum
Ages 12 and up. One adult for every five persons under 18.
10.00 each person. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)

The Art of Making Marshmallows Private Class 

Chef Alexa Lemley will demonstrate how to make she makes her gourmet marshmallows and share instructions with you on how to make a version of them in your own home. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun demonstration.

Approximately one hour.
25 person capacity and 10 person minimum
Ages 8 and up. One adult for every five persons under 18.
8.00 each person. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)

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March Mayhem!
Free shipping on all orders of 35.00 or more by using the code "Gold"!

St. Patrick forgot his pot of gold at 240sweet!
Let us pass on the luck of the leprechaun to provide free shipping for any order of 35.00 or more made at 240sweet.com through April 1, 2012.

Enter the coupon code Gold when ordering!
Not valid with any other offers.

Upcoming Marshmallow Making Class Dates

Marshmallow Classes are Back!

Ready to get your puff on? Chef Alexa and associates are now teaching classes on how to make her award-winning treats! Visit the home of 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows in beautiful downtown Columbus, Indiana and learn the sweet secrets of marshmallow crafting. Join us for one or all three of our classes. Call us at 812.372.9898 to sign up. Want to come on a date that we don't have a class scheduled? Just ask. We may be able to have one on that day.

Planning a trip to Columbus? AAA Home and Away suggests that you visit us and these other fun places. 

Interactive Art of Marshmallow Making

In this hands-on class, Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but also how to cut, powder, and bag some that you take home! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration.

Recently, Em's on the Road came to take a class.  Check out her experience and pictures here.
Approximately one hour.
30 person capacity and 15 person minimum*
Ages 12 and up. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
15.00 each person. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)

2014
Monday, January 20 11:00 am 
Saturday, February 22 11:00 am

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The Art of Making Marshmallows

Chef Alexa Lemley will demonstrate how to make she makes her gourmet marshmallows and share instructions with you on how to make a version of them in your own home.  Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun demonstration.

Approximately one hour.
25 person capacity and 15 person minimum*
Ages 8 and up. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian
10.00 each person. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)


No demonstration-only classes are scheduled at this time. Please contact our office at 812-372-9898 if you have a private group interested in this presentation!

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The Junior Interactive Art of Making Marshmallows

Looking for a fun activity with your favorite 6 to 11 year old? In this hands-on class Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but guide you through using cookie cutters to shape, powder, and bag them! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration.

Approximately one hour.
Children ages 6 to 11. Each individual child must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian over 18.
15 voucher capacity and 10 voucher minimum*
25.00 each voucher (includes a free bag of marshmallows for each participant)
Add another person for 15.00
Each voucher is good for one adult over 18 (responsible for child) and one child ages 6 to 11.

2014
Saturday, January 22 1:00 pm


Recently, Basilmomma brought her two sons to take the Junior Interactive Art of Making Marshmallows. Read about their experience and see pictures here.

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Location:

240sweet Artisan Foodworks Studio
9600 US 31
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Call us at 812.372.9898 to sign up for a class!
Any coupons/vouchers must be applied when you are signing up for class.

*Class may be canceled if minimum number of participants is not met. People signed up for class will be contacted at least 48 hours before scheduled class if it is canceled.

Class schedule may change without notice.
Private classes available.

From out of town? Visit our Visitor Center's website for some other fun activities.

Junior Interactive Art of Making Marshmallows Class

The Junior Interactive Art of Making Marshmallows
Looking for a fun activity with your favorite 8 to 11 year old? In this hands-on class Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but guide you through using cookie cutters to shape, powder, and bag them! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration.

Approximately one hour.
Each voucher is good for one adult over 18 (responsible for child) and one child ages 8 to 11. 
12 voucher capacity. 8 voucher minimum for class.
Subject to availability.
Children ages 8 to 11. Each individual child must be accompanied by a guardian over 18. No exceptions.

Cost: 25.00 each voucher. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)

Location: Lemleys' Catering Commissary
1120 Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Call us at 812.372.9898 or email info@240sweet.com for more information.