Kinder Joy Eggs: Why Are They Illegal in the USA?
I, at one point, housed and consumed illegal contraband in my home… Dun dun duuuh! Actually, it’s not as dramatic as it sounds. My contraband was Kinder Joy?eggs, so illegal…
Droste Orange Pastilles
My friend Neil, who’s currently living and blogging in the Netherlands, brought me a generous assortment of Dutch goodies when he was back in the states over the holidays. Included…
Hedonist Raspberry Chocolate Truffles – TweetHeart
Valentine’s Day is exactly one month away, and I’m about to help you score big with your sweetheart. For the third year in a row, Hedonist Artisan Chocolates has put…
Chocolate for the New Year
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I don’t bother because I’m already perfect… That’s a total lie. I don’t bother because I’m lazy. Whatever your stance on New Year’s Resolution,…
Hedonist Fruit and Nut Collection
Hedonist Artisan Chocolate’s Fruit and Nut Collection seems to be one of their year-round staples, yet I’d never tried them until now. Fortunately, I recently got a free sample box…
Consumer Reports’s Chocolate Reviews
Thanks to Candy Yum Yum, I now know how Consumer Reports ranked fancy chocolates in their own tasting: Norman Love – the truffle of choice at Chocolate and Vines, one…
Mentos Fuji Apple
I have a soft spot in my heart for Mentos – I grew up on their corny “Freshmaker” commercials. I got these Fuji Apple Mentos in a box of free…
How Dark is Too Dark?
Via the Kitchn, here’s a Wall Street Journal piece that wonders if cacao percentages have gotten too high to be tolerable. I’ve tried a few 100% cacao bars and generally…
Microwave Candy Recipes
Via the NY Times Dining section and the wonderful Harold McGee comes an article on how to make homemade candy in the microwave. Those pralines look delicious!
Candy Gift Recipes – Chow.com Edition
Hi readers! I’m taking the next two weeks off for the holidays. Be back in 2011. And here’s one last news post to tide y’all over: more homemade candy recipes,…