Category: Candy & Confections

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Smashmallow Flavored Marshmallows

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If most marshmallows are “take it or leave it” to you; if you like artisan marshmallows; or if any marshmallow is a friend of yours; then we’d like to introduce you to Smashmallow (photo #1): commercially-distributed marshmallows in the artisan style. These commercially-produced marshmallows have all the appeal of artisan marshmallows handmade by confectioners. Just…
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PRODUCTS FOR CAMPERS: This Week’s Favorites

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[1] Fairytale’s Magic Morsels are “bites,” one-quarter the size of a standard brownie (photo courtesy Fairytale Brownies). [2] Tasty healthfulness: delicious by themselves, with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee (photo courtesy Kristin Hostetter | SNewsnet). [3] Are low-sugar gummy bears guilt-free? Pretty much (photo courtesy Smart Sweets).   When we were…
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For National Candy Month, The History Of Candy & 60 Candy Holidays

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June is National Candy Month. How much does mankind like candy and its chief ingredient, sugar or honey? Well…our species evolved with a built-in sweet tooth. > The year’s 60+ candy holidays. > The year’s 69 chocolate holidays. > The history of chocolate.     IT STARTED WITH CAVEMEN The history of candy dates back…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Fowler’s Toffee

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[1] Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee (both photos courtesy Fowler’s). [2] White Chocolate Cashew Toffee.   We love toffee/buttercrunch (here’s the difference). So when we receive a gift of it, we tingle with anticipation. Sometimes that tingle pays off on the palate, sometimes not. When you’re a food writer who has tasted thousands of products a…
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PRODUCTS: Food Gifts For Valentine’s Day (Or Any Day), Part 2

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Yesterday we presented some non-traditional Valentine food gifts. Today, we take on the more expected categories of sweets, plus something with zero calories: artisan Valentine tea blends. In alphabetical order, we recommend: FEED YOUR SOUL: VEGAN BROWNIES This bakery’s lineup includes popular cookies and bars (chocolate chip, peanut butter, etc.), but our pick for your…
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