Don’t throw Jelly Babies at the Beatles
Rosa According to Serious Eats, the Beatles were not Jelly Baby fans. I bought some Marks & Spencer’s Jelly Babies last summer in England, but I don’t have a picture because…
Nichols Candies
I recently spent several days visiting my boyfriend’s home in Boston. While I was there, his mother was kind enough to take me on an excursion to Nichols Candies, a…
Xoçai Chocolate
Via the NY Times, an article about a hyped-up chocolate called Xo?ai that’s being sold via network marketing. I’m more than dubious about the claim that three pieces of Xo?ai…
Albanese Krunchy Bears [Review]
I’ve wanted to try Albanese Krunchy Bears ever since I read Cybele’s review of them. While they’re pretty cheap on the Albanese website, the shipping costs negate those savings (though…
Behind the scenes at Taza
The Kitchn has a neat behind-the-scenes look at how Taza Chocolate (the 80% previously reviewed here) is made. Thanks to another Calhoun College chocolate tasting, I’ve now tried all three…
Haribo Super Mini Frites
Europe had more varieties of Haribo than we get here in the states. There was a flier for a Haribo Factory in the tourism office of Avignon, but alas, you…
Nunu Chocolates in Brooklyn
Via the NY Times food section, a little blurb about a yummy chocolate shop in Brooklyn, Nunu’s. They make absinthe chocolate – sounds neat, but as it probably tastes like…
Back from Europe!
Hi dear readers! I got back from Europe on Wednesday, which was also the day my last pre-Europe-written review posted. I just spent hours sorting through and posting my commencement…
Candy jewelry
Via the NY Times Style Section, a jewelry photo shoot that incorporates candy! If I’m interpreting the guide correactly, that M&Ms-like ring is $27,800. That could buy a ton of…