Terms and House Rules

Last updated: 2 June 2026

These house rules describe how our catalog of handmade soda fountain candy may be used and what you can expect from the batch cards, tasting notes, and gift tin arrangements published on this site.

About this catalog

This website is a showcase and gift collection guide for Fountain & Fable Confectionery. It presents our counter shelves, flavor notes, batch specifications, and gift tin ideas. Arrangements for any assortment are made directly with the parlor by email or in person.

Batch card accuracy

Small-batch candy changes with the weather, the sugar, and the hand at the kettle. Batch sizes, pull times, and finish descriptions on this site reflect our standing practice and may shift slightly from run to run. Where a batch card names a specific number, treat it as the record of a typical run rather than a promise about every future run.

Artwork and illustrations

Every illustration on this site is a hand-built drawing of our own parlor, kettles, jars, and candy. The scenes are artistic interpretations rather than photographs of specific batches. Colors on your screen may differ from the candy in the case, especially with cream drops and honey-based candies.

Tasting notes and pairing ideas

Texture profiles, sweetness notes, and pairing suggestions are offered as guidance for gift selection. They describe flavor experience only. Nothing on this site is a nutritional claim, a health claim, or a substitute for reading the ingredient and allergen information provided with any assortment.

Gift tin arrangements

• Assortments are packed to order, so available shelves vary by week and season.
• Ribbon colors and batch cards are chosen when the tin is arranged with the parlor.
• Warm-weather routing is used from June through August to protect cream and marshmallow layers.
• Any change to an arranged tin is confirmed with you by email before packing begins.

Responsible enjoyment

Our candy is made with sugar, cream powders, and natural flavors. Enjoy it as an occasional treat and share it generously. If you are managing a dietary restriction or a food allergy, read the Allergen and Craft Ledger before choosing an assortment, and write to us with any question about a specific ingredient.

Visiting the counter

Visitors are welcome Thursday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, at 218 Spring Street in Galena. Children are welcome with an adult. Please do not handle unwrapped candy at the marble slab, and please ask before photographing the confectioners at work.

Use of catalog text

You are welcome to quote a short passage of our catalog with credit to Fountain & Fable Confectionery. Please do not copy batch cards, illustrations, or collection descriptions in full for commercial use. Write to us and we will usually say yes to a reasonable request.

Changes to these rules

We update this page when our practices change and revise the date shown at the top. Continuing to browse the catalog means you accept the version published here today.