Celebrate El Dia De Los Muertos With Tamalitoz Mexican Candy

[1] Popcorn with the flavors of Mexico (all photos © Tamalitoz). [2] Three-layer chili pops combine the flavors of mango, pineapple, and watermelon. [3] Hard candies in 10 flavors (above, Cucumber, a favorite).   Tamalitoz is a popular Mexican candy brand known for bold flavors: combinations of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Made with typically…
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Easter Candy Charcuterie Board For An After-Dinner Treat

Here’s a crowd pleaser of an idea for Easter dinner: an Easter candy “charcuterie board” (platter) at the end of the meal, instead of petit fours*. Candies and cookies take the place of the meats on an actual charcuterie board†. We serve ours at the end of the meal, after dessert, with coffee. You can…
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Issei Mochi Gummies For The Lunar New Year & Beyond

[1] Issei Mochi Gummies, all natural, vegan, and delicious (photos #1 through #5 © Issei). [2] Vanilla Mochi Gummies. The small packages are portion-controlled and great for small treats and gift bags. [3] Set out a dish with after-dinner coffee. [4] Founder Mika Shino uses mochi to decorate a mini birthday cake. [5] How about…
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Stocking Stuffer: Mochi Gummies, Natural, Vegan, Delicious

[1] Pillowy, chewy nuggets of strawberry Mochi Gummies (all photos © Issei Mochi Gummies). [2] Each package is 1.76 ounces (50 grams). [3] Use mochi gummies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream. [4] Mochi Gummies garnish an ice cream cone.   Mika Shino, creator of Mochi Gummies (pronounced MOE-chee), explains why she made her…
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Happy Salt Caramel Day & The History Of Salt (Salted) Caramels

[1] Our favorite salted caramel: the salted lavender caramel from Lillie Belle Farms (photos #1 and #2 © The Nibble). [2] A look inside. [3] The original: Henri Le Roux’s salted caramel with crushed nuts (photos #3 and #4 © Maison Le Roux). [4] Le Roux caramels, individually wrapped. [5] Caramels infused with bacon and…
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