I have no idea how long Starburst GummiBursts have been on the market. The bag says New!, but I bought it at a Big Lots. If you don’t know, Big Lots sells…
Month: January 2009
Dark Chocolate > Milk Chocolate
Science Daily reports that dark chocolate is more filling and lessens cravings better than milk chocolate. Just you wait – sooner or later someone will start shilling a diet plan that revolves…
Frey Tiramisu
I’d never heard of Frey branded chocolates until I saw them in a Target. They caught my eye because they were on sale, 3 for $5, so I thought it was a…
UK Skittles – Are They Different?
Did you know that Skittles are different in the UK?and the US? When I say Skittles, I mean standard Skittles, not random limited edition/non-standard Skittles that are so varied that I have…
A new state sweet for Washington state?
My friend Rita, who gave me my box of Aplets and Cotlets, shared this article with me about how a Washington state representative wants to make them the state sweet. I think…
Amano Jembrana
Waaay back in 2008, I reviewed Amano’s then complete line-up of single-origin bars and gave them an enthusiastic ZOMG! They’ve since released a new Jembrana bar and updated their packaging with a…
Hot Chocolate Roundup from the NY Times
On Christmas Eve, the Times Dining Section devoted their $25 and under column to chocolate places with high quality hot chocolates. And oh yeah, food too. And from the links below that…
Dove Promises – Dark Chocolate and
Today’s review is of two Dove chocolates with names that are each a mouthful: Dove’s Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Promises and Dark Chocolate Mint Flavored Caramel Promises. Dove Promises are individually foil-wrapped…
Happy 2009!
May your 2009 be full of happiness, prosperity, and delicious candy with no consequential weight gain or tooth decay. 2009 will be scary/fun for me, as it’s the year I graduate from…