I’ve turned reviews this week over to Neil, my globe-trotting expat friend. ~Rosa Easily the most exotic trip I’ve taken in a while was to the Republic of Georgia, where I visited…
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Guest Post: Toggenburger Kägi-Fret
Hey guys! We’ve got a couple more reviews from Neil this week. I actually got one of these bars at the Expo but haven’t tried mine yet. My most recent trip was…
Guest Post: Katja Choco Beertjes
Unfortunately, I came down with a nasty cold/fever right after I got back from Sweets and Snacks, so I’m in no shape to delve into my new candy stash. Fortunately, Neil had…
Guest Post: Nestle Kit Kat Chunky Carame
Globe-trotting Neil (it’s so unfair how easy it is to travel between European countries!) has another across the pond review for you. ~Rosa As promised, I have some posts up my sleeve. While waiting…
Mike and Ike Breakup
Via my friend Neil, the NY Times reports on an new marketing campaign from Mike and Ike?(I’ve reviewed their Lemonade Blends before). The duo is splitting up! Celebrities are weighing in:
Fun Easter Candy Facts
Via my friend Neil, who read it on MetaFilter, comes a Time slideshow with a variety of Easter trivia. Did you know that jelly beans were the first candy to be sold…
Guest Post: Albert Heijn’s Zachte
Hey candy lovers! Today we’ve got another post on candy from the Netherlands, courtesy of Neil. ~Rosa Hoi hoi! I’ve been “hamstering” candy over the past few months, so I have a…
Exclusive Chocolate Tasting Parties
Via my friend Neil, who saw it on MetaFilter, Clotilde of Chocolate and Zucchini has a write-up of what it’s like to be a member of the ultra exclusive Club des Croquers…
Balinese Chocolate Factory
Via my friend Neil, a prettily photographed NY Times T Magazine piece about a new chocolate factory in Bali. The neat twist? The factory is built almost entirely out of bamboo! The…
Guest Post: Cadbury Dairy Milk Bliss Dre
Here’s another Euro-chocolate review from Neil! Any readers know if these Cadbury Blisses are related to Hershey’s Bliss in the U.S.? ~Rosa Hallo! Neil here with another European treat. This one is…
Sour Patch Kids Rap from Method Man
Via my friends?Katie and Neil, as well as Jezebel and Ad Freak, a big, “Wait, is this for real?” moment. If you somehow missed it, I present to you, Method Man: Rapping…
Guest post: ChocoTense Saturn
Today we’ve got a guest post from my favorite in-the-Netherlands ex-pat, Neil! ~Rosa Greetings again from the soggy Netherlands, dear ZOMG, Candy! readers. Today’s post is about a 150 gram bar I found…