I first spotted these lemon marshmallows on Facebook and begged the creator, Anne Boulley of Artisanne Chocolatier in Bay ...

Plus, learn how to make your own marshmallows at home. 5PH/Getty Images You may have never given a second thought to that fluffy confection floating atop your hot chocolate or jar of marshmallow fluff ...

Pale and soft, you’ll see them in the shape of fat, powdery pastel cubes tucked into a cellophane bag as a souvenir from Paris. They show up at the fanciest confectioners as long, rectangular spears ...

Beyond the fluffy sweetness, this marshmallow tradition tells a story about resilience and finding peace where you least expect it.