Remember sand art? Bottles and shapes filled with layers of colored sand? It always looked good enough to eat… and now you can with Sandy Candy aka Edible Sand Candy. Our friends over at Sandy Candy want to share their fun and tasty Sandy Candy with Candy Addict readers so they have donated 12 […]

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As a kid, there are no two things more enticing in the world than candy and toys. So when the two combine together in some way it can have quite an irresistible impact. While PEZ dispensers might be the undisputed king in this novelty treat category, another contender from my youth […]

Eating is a very complicated pastime when you think about it. Depending on the situation it can be a very social thing: you could easily be sharing a dinner with friends, out for an afternoon coffee break with co-workers or hosting a potluck party with family. While it’s easy to make daily meals more social, […]

Did someone say gummy sardines? If not, you should have, because the Squishy Fishies available on Stupid.com’s candy page are a hilarious idea and come in a whimsical plastic case.
I’ve never eaten sardines - gummy or otherwise - but I have marveled at the cool tins that efficiently package the dead fish. The Squishy […]

Fall is a time of wonders: the leaves change color, the pumpkins arrive at the patch, and the whirlwind of cheap food and sketchy-rides-with-80’s-metal-soundtracks known as the County Fair rolls into town.
As Templeton once sang in Charlotte’s Web, “A fair is a veritable smorgasboard-orgasboard-orgasboard,” filled with snacks and sweets that people wait […]

Stumped for what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Want a present which is sure to make an impression? Chocolate Pasties might be just the thing you’re looking for! Some time ago Brian reported about candy undies (for women and men - *shudder*). This version is for the chocoholic in you! The good people […]

I love fortune cookies, if only because they are the closest thing I have left to my beloved and discontinued Fortune Bubble gum. The concept of fortune cookies is both ridiculous and wonderful: it’s a cookie… with a secret inside!
The idea of a dessert with a story to tell always makes […]

Gone are the days when a t-shirt or other non-edible item with a candy logo was a rare find. I can walk through almost any major store now and find something with a candy theme - scarves, pillows, even dog treats. Is it licensing overkill, or just good fun? I’m still on the fence, but […]

Two years ago this time, Brian was bringing you news of a new Valentine’s candy made just for the dejected singles among us, BitterSweets. Being a dejected single myself, I jumped at the chance to sample this year’s batch.
Now, I know you’ve seen those little heart-shaped candies imprinted with messages that always seem to circulate […]

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Quick - when you were a kid, what was your favorite Austrian candy? Few kids - or adults for that matter - know the true origins of one of their most beloved sweets. Here’s a hint: you probably found this candy under Davy Crockett’s head. Or Wonder […]