Althaea officinalis Althaea officinalis Althaea officinalis, or marsh-mallow, is a perennial species indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. The stems, which die down in the autumn, are erect , but can reach 6′6″ (2m), simple, or putting out only a few lateral branches. The leaves, shortly petioled, are roundish, ovate-cordate, long, and about 1 inch broad, entire or three to five lobed, irregularly toothed at the margin, and thick. They are soft and velvety on
Kennedy's Confection magazine over the business. As a child he had his own column, called "Sweet Spot". Kennedy's Confection magazine Kennedy's Confection magazine, is a publication for confectionery manufacturers worldwide. The magazine was started in 1890. It is published on a monthly basis. "Kennedy's Confection" have an archive of their magazine online, with issues dating back to 1969, including vintage articles and archived adverts & reports on the likes of Cadbury's & Mars. Angus Kennedy edited "Kennedy's Confection" magazine for over 20 years. The magazine has been in his family for 40 years and Kennedy had been involved with it since the age