These Chocolate Limes were the other candy treat that Ariel and Logan brought me from Bermuda (the other was the excellent Cadbury Time Out that I covered on Wednesday). It turns out…
Month: March 2013
Washington Post Peeps Dioramas
Every year, the Washington Post runs a fun Peeps Diorama contest. This year’s winners are up, and they’re great, as usual. Check them out here. There’s also a Peeple’s Choice contest for…
Cadbury Time Out [Review]
As I’ve noted before, one of the many perks of being a candy blogger is that friends who travel to exotic places often bring me back candy presents. My friends Ariel and…
Matzo Crack S’Mores
Back in December, I wrote about Serious Eats’s recipe for matzo crack as a twist on holiday bark. Now the geniuses there have come up with an even better twist – use…
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates – Corn
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates whipped up a special batch of Corned Beef and Cabbage truffles that they gave out as a free St. Patrick’s Day treat. My friend and former Rochester roommate Meredith…
Snickers Peanut Butter Squared
I’ve never been a big Snickers fan. There have been quite a few varieties of Snickers that have?come and gone, but I’d let them pass me by. I wound up with a…
Gummify Yourself
Technology is moving forward in leaps and bounds – it is now possible to use a 3D body scanner en route to making?a gummy version of yourself! The Japanese company offering the…
Anastasia Confections Creamy Coconut Pat
I bought these two packs of Creamy Coconut Patties at the dollar store for – you guessed it – $1 per pack. One was regular/original (“dipped in real dark chocolate”), while the…
Senate Candy Drawer
When I was a kid, I loved visiting my mom at work because she had a candy drawer full of full-sized candy bars. Apparently, the U.S. Senate has a rough equivalent, a…
Guest post: Sier Ijscups Chocolade
Ex-pat in the Netherlands Knile is back for the day! ~Rosa It’s been far too long since I’ve been in this space. It’s not for lack of material, believe me. My candy-purchasing…
REVIEW: Jelly Belly…Peas & Ca
I’m not sure if these Jelly Belly?Peas & Carrots mellocreme candies are a seasonal Easter treat or not. My little bag was bought at the dollar store, where it was shelved with…
Toxic Chocolate
Wired has a great post about the chemical make-up of chocolate and why it’s toxic – not just to dogs, but also to people! – if ingested in large enough quantities. Apparently,…