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Retro Candy Flashback: York Peppermint Pattie
When I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie, I get the sensation of driving a team of sled dogs through the Alaskan wilderness in the Iditarod. Do you remember those commercials? I bought a Hershey York Peppermint Pattie a few weeks ago and was immediately accosted by my family: “Can I have a piece?” “When […]
Candy Art: Candy Wrapper Jewelry and Home Accessories
A couple of years ago (yeah, we were that up on the trend), Brian wrote an article about Ecoist’s Candy Wrapper Handbags, a line of bags made from recycled and repurposed candy wrappers, food packages, and soft drink labels. Well, since then the whole Green Movement has really taken off and Ecoist has kept pace […]
Quickie Candy Reviews: Twix, Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Hi-Chew, and Tung Toos
A few quick reviews to make you hungry: Twix PB: It’s not too sweet, which is nice. The Twix PB had some good flavor, but overall, it just didn’t do it for me. It’s just not truly a Twix for me unless it has caramel in it. The chocolate cookie was a nice touch though. […]
Lotta Luv’s Candylicious Lip Balms
In the 6th grade, the curse of alphabetical seating forced me to sit next to a boy named Jason who was my constant tormentor. His favorite pastimes included scribbling on my homework papers, throwing small wads of paper at me during class, and calling me “Rachel Pachel†(my name does not lend itself well to […]
Candy Review: 3 Musketeers Mint with Dark Chocolate: Secret Agent Bar?
I think the next 007 should be the 3 Musketeers Mint Bar with Dark Chocolate because it’s a master of disguise. Have you encountered this confectionery spy? It sits on the candy shelf at the checkout line of your local supermarket, hoping to be your impulse buy of choice. Masquerading as a normal candy bar, […]