For many, the name of Herbert Spencer would be virtually synonymous with Social Darwinism, a social theory that applies the law of the survival of the fittest to society; humanitarian impulses had to be resisted as nothing should be allowed to interfere with nature's laws, including the social struggle for existence.
Almond bark (also known as vanilla flavored candy coating) is a chocolate-like confection made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter and with coloring and flavors added. It can be bought in packages, blocks, or round discs where candy and baking supplies are sold. The confection is commonly used to cover or dip fruits, nuts, cookies, or crackers, in place of real chocolate. The term is also applied to a type of candy consisting of sheets or chunks of semisweet or milk chocolate to which almonds or almond pieces, and/or cherry almond flavoring have been added.
Fill the bottom of a double-boiler with warm water. Place the boiler on the stove. Turn the stove to medium-low heat. Add the almond bark to the top pan. Stir the almond bark continuously until it melts. Remove the top pan from the stove and set it aside. Add the coloring to the melted almond bark. Stir in the dye until the almond bark is evenly colored.