American Heritage Chocolate

American Heritage Chocolate is a new line from the folks at Mars that “allows us to take a sweet bite out of history.” They claim “historic and modern recipe interpretations” that are made using colonial methods. Above photo courtesy of Mars I got sent an old-timey looking wooden crate full of free samples: some chocolate…

Lammes Habanero Praline

As Rodzilla reminded me via the ZOMG, Candy! Facebook page, I owe y’all a review of this Lammes Candies Habanero Praline. Lammes Candies is a hometown favorite of mine. Their Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines are my go-to “Thanks for dropping me off/picking me up at the airport” gift whenever I go home, as they’re delicious…

BonBon Jovi Truffles from Cakespy

Thanks to my stint in the Yale Precision Marching Band, I have a special fondness for Bon Jovi. “You Give Love a Bad Name” was even my audition song! And everyone loves “Living on a Prayer”, the perfect dance party close-out. Thus I was quite charmed by these BonBon Jovi Truffles from Cakespy, for Serious…

Serious Eats’s Favorite Candy Bars

The Serious Eats Staff recently posted about their favorite candy bars. I’m in Robyn’s camp – I think it’s easier to talk about which bars aren’t my favorite. What are your favorite bars? Do you hand them out for Halloween? Or, better yet, do you buy them to hand out for Halloween but eat them…

Off to China!

I’m in China for the week to visit family and to check out the World Expo. That means two things: 1) Expect reviews of Chinese sweets when I get back. 2) No reviews this week, and possibly into next, depending on how jet-lagged I am when I get back. Instead, y’all will get my usual…