tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211764672012-01-02T17:54:11.366-05:00My Adventures in CandyJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.comBlogger1011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-54860782943160799532011-02-23T20:48:00.001-05:002011-02-23T20:54:36.207-05:00

One of my favorite new candy finds is Starburst Sweet Fiesta.  I picked them up at a 7-Eleven when I was actually searching for the lackluster Skittles Blenders.  Starburst Sweet Fiesta was the better of the two candies I bought that day and here's why - the Strawberry Pineapple chew. One of the four flavors in the Sweet Fiesta pack, the Strawberry Pineapple chew is one of the best candy flavors

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-66055268332214816552011-01-25T21:56:00.000-05:002011-01-25T21:56:37.260-05:00

It's been way too long since my last post, but I'm back and there is lots of great candy to get to so let's do this. Introducing new Skittles Blenders.  Oh Skittles, dear sweet Skittles.  Sometimes all it takes is one bad flavor to spoil the whole batch, yeah I'm talkin' about you Melon Berry Burst, but I'll get to you later, good things first. The idea behind the Blenders is that they are

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The 85 degree temperatures in my non-air conditioned apartment have wreaked havoc on my candy supply.  Chocolate is melting all over the place and I've been forced to re-purpose my refrigerator's fruit bin into a "chocolate bin."  I'm in survival mode here.  I figured it was time post about the Every Burger before they ceased to exist in their intended form.  Allow me introduce you to the awesome

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Oh Skittles...where did you go wrong?  I don't know how the folks at Skittles ever okayed Fizzl'd Fruits for the market.  The concept is good, but the execution misses the mark.  Ever wonder what a Skittle dipped in baking soda tastes like?  Eat a Fizzl'd Fruit Skittle and you will find out.  The "fizzle" component tastes just like baking soda, and it really doesn't produce much fizzling action.

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Erfrischungsstabchen, hard to say but easy to eat.  I won't even try to pronounce it.  I picked these up last time I was in Germany and they have been hiding out in my fridge since.  My German boyfriend was amazed that I had never seen then before, apparently they are a classic treat for German kids.  Erfrischungsstabchen translates to "refreshment sticks" - and they are quite refreshing.  ES

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Did you know that April 12 is National Licorice Day?  Well, you do now!  Red, black, or watermelon, celebrate by enjoying your favorite flavor.  For me, Red Vines are the only way to go.  I can't begin to understand why anyone would purposely eat black licorice, but hey, to each his own! Visit the Red Vines site to enter their National Licorice Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win some sweet

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I usually debit my gas purchases at the pump but last Saturday I went inside the gas station to get a fruit punch and I found the new Starburst Summer Fun Fruits.  The Summer Fun Fruits are regular Starburst fruit chews in flavors meant to capture the taste of summer.  So what does summer taste like?  Well, according to Starburst it tastes like kiwi banana, lemon-limeade, cherry splash, and

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I would say this is the most awesome wallet in the world, but I saw a Nancy Drew wallet last week that I am still pining for.  However, this is tops as far as candy wallets go.  Get one your own Candy Stash Zipper Wallet at the wonderful Fred Flare site for $18.  photo from fredflare.com

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-73012604118291575722010-02-25T20:55:00.001-05:002010-02-25T20:57:07.180-05:00

My friends gave me these outrageously cute packages of Japanese gumballs for Christmas in February.  Each box contains 5 tiny flavored gumballs.  So far I've had banana and orange flavor and the banana are quite tasty.  I just can't get past how cute these boxes are!  

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I usually don't write about non-candy products but I can't keep this to myself. Cupcake Pebbles. That's right, Fruity Pebbles cereal only cupcake flavored.  It tastes and smells just like vanilla cupcakes. Trust me on this one. If you like cupcakes, you must get a box. I found this box at Meijer. You're welcome.

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Every once and a while Walgreens comes through for me in a big way.  On my latest trip I hit the jackpot when I discovered Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales flavored bubblegum.  Each gum carries the flavor of their candy counterparts.  The Mike and Ike gum has lime, strawberry, cherry, orange, and lemon flavored pieces.  Not only are they fruity, they taste exactly like regular Mike and Ike's.  How do

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-39453689697620514252010-01-18T20:42:00.001-05:002010-01-18T20:42:56.306-05:00

On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best) I would probably rate the Nestle Crunch a 2.  In a world that offers Twix and Baby Ruth, I wonder why anyone would choose a thin Nestle Crunch?  I guess I just never saw the allure of the plain crispies in chocolate. That all changed the day I found the Nestle Crunch Crisp.  Like the Butterfinger Crisp that has been out for a year or two, the Nestle

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Who would have thought that quiet unassuming DOTS which have been in existence since 1945 would be rocking my candy world so hard this year?  First, this Halloween, in what turned out to be an otherwise disappointing candy offering, I was thrilled to find the Candy Corn and Bat DOTS.  A month later I stumble upon Christmas DOTS.  Not only are Christmas DOTS adorable (I can imagine them sprucing

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I was really hoping that I would like the Twin Bing.  The Bing has been made since 1923 by the Palmer Candy Co. in Sioux City, Iowa, one of the oldest candy companies in America.  On the outside, the Twin Bing sports an eye-catching, authentically retro red and white package.  But on the inside, I found one of the oddest candy bars I've ever laid my eyes on.  The Twin Bing comes packaged as two

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My boyfriend recently returned from a work week in Mexico and brought me back some Mexican candy.  One of the treats was the Bubu Lubu candy bar, which apparently is very popular in Mexico.  The candy bar is comprised of a layer of strawberry flavored jelly and a layer of marshmallow all covered in a chocolate-flavored coating.          I'm usually not a huge fan of thick jelly layers on

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This afternoon I received an email from my sister asking me if I had ever heard about the guy who only eats candy.  She told me he wrote a book called something like "Living for Sugar, and Sugar-Coated Goblins."  Of course, being the librarian that I am, I Googled the phrase and found out that while "living for candy, and sugar-coated goblins" is not the name of a book, it is the title of a NY

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I was very excited to find these new Wonka Sploshberries Gummies at Target over the weekend. I assume they are part of the new Wonka "Gummies" product line which includes Sour Puckerooms and Sluggies, however the Sploshberries are not listed on the gummies page at wonka.com. The Sploshberries come in four shapes and flavors - raspberry, blueberry, goji berry, and cloud berry. Raspberry and

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I've never been a big fan of the band Kiss, but I have to admit, the detail found on these Kiss M&Ms' is pretty cool. Each candy is stamped with the likeness of one of the four instantly recognizable Kiss members. I have yet to see the Kiss M&M's in person, but if you're interested in picking up a bag, you'll have to head to Walmart because that is the only place they are being sold. So grab

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Guess what kids, summer is over which means it's time to start planning trips to the cider mill and stocking up on Halloween candy! Let me introduce you to Halloween-themed Dots, who could pass up such a thing? I found these Candy Corn and Bat (blood orange) flavored Dots at Kroger. There is also a Ghost version available that are a neon green translucent color and fruit flavored, but I did

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Non-chocolate "chocolate flavored" candies are quite a conundrum. Sometimes they work out great, like Tootsie Rolls, chocolate-flavored Tootsie Pops, or even chocolate Necco Wafers; but quite often the result is pretty grody. If you've ever tasted chocolate licorice or chocolate bubble gum, you know what I'm talking about. Nevertheless, when I heard about Chocolate Flavored Smarties, I was

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So I was on the elevator at work headed up to my office when I spotted a woman holding a small light blue box and all I could make out was the smiling face of Mr. Lemonhead. Hmmm...light blue? I didn't know of any Lemonhead product that came in a light blue box. I knew this had to be something new, so I had no other choice but to head back down to the first floor and survey the gift shop where

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As the release of the movie New Moon draws near, the Twilight candy prophecy is complete. I've finally laid my hands on, I don't even know what to call it, the package says "Heart's Desire" so let's call it Heart's Desire, a creme filled milk chocolate heart from the makers of the Sky Bar. I found them at Blockbuster for $0.79 a piece. The Heart's Desire is available in three different

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I recently had the great opportunity to visit a few excellent places in Europe including Germany, Amsterdam, and Paris. To my delight, Europe did not disappoint in the candy department. One of the most charming and lovely places I visited was a candy store in Paris called A La Mere De Famille. It was founded in 1761 and is known as the oldest confectioner in Paris. Stepping through the doors

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-83984667628134425552009-06-24T21:19:00.007-04:002009-06-26T14:21:12.689-04:00

Despite being a Cadbury classic in the UK since 1929, I had never heard of the Crunchie until a few weeks ago when I spotted it during a recent candy store visit. The Crunchie is a chocolate-covered sponge toffee bar. The center is a buttery and well, crunchy golden sponge candy that slowly melts away in your mouth. The texture of sponge candy is similar to that of a Whopper malted milk ball

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-51241290749051773722009-06-08T20:47:00.004-04:002009-06-09T08:26:35.567-04:00

I am actually angry at this candy, if it is possible to harbor such feelings toward a candy. Why am I angry? I am angry because I put this candy in my mouth and it tastes like vomit. And I'm not using the word "vomit" in a figurative sense, quite literally it tastes like vomit. You know the sour, burn taste that puke leaves in your mouth and throat? Well, in case you forgot, it is captured

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-38992307707431804622009-06-02T18:58:00.007-04:002009-06-03T13:10:57.055-04:00

Ahh, where to begin with the Idaho Spud? The first time I had an Idaho Spud a few years ago, I totally loved it. I remember it tasting like semi-melted chocolate ice cream. Flash forward to June 2009, I have my second Idaho Spud and...it's kind of grody. Is my mind playing tricks on me? Have my taste buds changed? I know its not the recipe that has changed. The Spud has been produced by the

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Check out these super cute candy wrapper belts made by Megan at Plum Pudding. I think I need to start saving up my wrappers. And the best part - no sewing required!

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This is the time of year I lament not being able to attend the All Candy Expo. The Expo, sponsored by the National Confectioner's Association, starts tomorrow and is a three day affair of candy, sweets, and all things awesome. However, it's only open to vendors and industry professionals, which I can't fault them for. Could you imagine if nuts like me had an unlimited world of new candy within

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Cotton candy is one of the sweets that I have a hard time resisting.  I am delighted that it is now readily available in nonperishable packaging.  All the fun without the carnies - a win/win situation.  I bought this Mike & Ike flavored cotton candy at Dylan's Candy Bar a couple weeks ago and I have to say that it is absolutely delicious!  There are three flavored balls in the bag - cherry, lemon

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I found these Smarties Bubble Gum Balls at Kroger (on sale for 65 cents with a Kroger Plus card). Being a fan of both Smarties and gum balls, I thought these were going to be something special, however I was a little disappointed. The package contains 10 pastel gum balls mimicking the delicate colors of Smarties roll candy in pink, yellow, green, orange, and lavender. They are pretty to look

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-68446100753835978832009-04-26T18:02:00.013-04:002009-04-27T09:16:05.920-04:00

Yikes! April is nearly over and I realize that I have not posted this month! Even though I haven't written much about candy, it has been a candy-filled month. First Easter, my favorite holiday, and I went on a short vaca to New York City last week. I made it a point to visit some of the major NYC candy haunts that I have read about over the years. I think I did a pretty good job. I visited

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Look out honey cause I'm using technology! I recently learned how to create a podcast and thought it would be fun to occasionally incorporate a candy review podcast into the mix here at Sugar Hi. For the first installment I reviewed SweeTarts Jelly Beans. Hopefully I don't sound too much like the "Delicious Dish" ladies from that Saturday Night Live skit. Good times... Powered by

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A friend gave me this garlic candy as a Christmas gift. I'm sure it's intentionally a gag gift (gag, haha...no pun intended) but I just can't bring myself to try it. I like the sleazy looking dude on the package though.

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I tried two of the Whoppers malted milk ball Easter flavors - vanilla milkshake and blueberry. I hear there is an orange milkshake version out too, but the thought doesn't even entice me so I didn't seek them out. A year ago, I reviewed the awesome Reese's Whoppers. Like the Reese's, these feature a flavored coating in place of the original chocolate.The vanilla milkshake flavor is okay. It

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Wonka Tinglerz are a fun candy. I've had this bag in my candy stash for a while and finally decided to give them a try. Basically, Tinglerz are tiny nuggets of chocolate popping candy. Think chocolate-covered Pop Rocks. They crackle and pop in your mouth just like Pop Rocks but look like plain old chocolate-covered Rice Krispies, at least that was what I thought until on closer inspection I

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-73092730189878603442009-02-24T13:32:00.009-05:002009-02-25T13:28:59.377-05:00

I mentioned these candies a few weeks ago, Necco Sweethearts inspired by the movie Twilight. I found them at a FYE store in the mall. The display housing the candy was huge, at least 5 feet tall, making it nearly impossible to miss. The boxes are comparable to the large, movie theater size candies and come in three different designs. Box 1 features the Twilight cast, Box 2 features Edward (as

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-50274313372497886972009-02-15T19:59:00.006-05:002009-02-16T13:39:57.473-05:00

Imagine my surprise when I happened upon this box of Good & Fiery while candy shopping this afternoon. "Good & Fiery", I thought to myself, "I didn't even know these were coming out!" Naturally I laid down my $1.65 and bought a box. It's obvious from the name, font, and box design that the Fierys' are a member of the Hershey Company's "Good & Plenty" family. This same company caused quite a

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Around the same time last year, I wrote about Chocolate Mix Skittles. This year, Skittles adds the new Crazy Cores to their collection. Crazy Cores Skittles boast two flavors in each piece. There are five different colors in the bag for a total of 10 flavors. From what I can tell, the chewy center and the candy shell are two independent flavors that blend together when chewed up. Here's how

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You may no longer have to imagine what it's like to trek through the Gumdrop Mountains, soon you'll be able to experience it live on the big screen. Variety reports that Universal Pictures will be putting out a live-action movie based on the popular board game. Read more about it here.

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After a little candy investigating, I discovered there are some excellent sounding "new" versions of my old favorites coming out soon. I have yet to spot any of them on the store shelves, but they are available from online candy wholesalers. I'll update as I find and taste them.Chocolate-flavored Mega Smartieshttp://www.candyfavorites.com/Mega-Smarties-Chocolate-pr-3573.html#buynow Peanut

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-80519816455447136852009-01-19T22:08:00.004-05:002009-01-20T08:39:30.393-05:00

According to the Boston Herald, NECCO (the New England Confectionery Company), creator of the Valentine classic Sweetheart Conversation Hearts, will be releasing a Twilight-inspired version of the candy. The Twilight hearts are set to debut in March and coincide with the release of the film on dvd. More details from the article: "NECCO will release softer, sparkling versions of the pastel

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-81267551162081201132009-01-19T19:46:00.003-05:002009-01-20T08:41:54.366-05:00

It's been way too long since I've posted. It's time to get back on the horse, or in this case the hippo. Let me introduce you to Kinder's Happy Hippo. While not as known or available in the USA, Kinder candies are wildly popular in other parts of the world like Europe and Australia. The Happy Hippo is just one of their many treats; the toy-filled Kinder Surprise Egg is a must buy if you ever

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Archie McPhee is a company after my heart. They always seem to find the weirdest, greatest, wackiest, and tackiest items on the market. Basically, they are a lot of fun, as evidenced by the sale of Accoutrements Meatball Bubble Gum . Gumballs made to look like meatballs - genius. Thankfully, they are not meatball flavored, because then it would be kinda gross.Buy some for spaghetti night: http://

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-82403734428178719222008-11-10T20:10:00.004-05:002008-11-18T20:39:56.689-05:00

A little late for Halloween, but still plenty grody, the candy slime filled Nose Hose from Kandy Kastle. The nose piece, sweetly named "Sniffles", is intended to hook over your actual nose with the aid of bands on each end that loop around each ear. When on, the Nose Hose makes you look like a cross between Hannibal Lecter and Humpty of "The Humpty Dance" fame, which was kind of unsettling in

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-954397007463822772008-10-12T20:38:00.007-04:002008-10-12T21:10:33.010-04:00

Just in time for Halloween I bring you the (intentionally) grossest candy I could find. First I have one of my Walgreen's Halloween aisle finds - Confectionery Lane's Blood Bag. Actually the full name is the Liquid Cherry Candy Blood Bag. I consider myself an open-minded person, but even this was a little bizarre to me because it just looks so real. I don't think I caught it on the photo,

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-687987527362462392008-09-29T12:42:00.004-04:002008-09-29T12:47:46.664-04:00

First, Chinese-produced toys are poisoned. Then, tainted Chinese milk poisons thousands of children. And now as a result of the very same milk scare, Cadbury is recalling Chinese-made chocolates. They really need to get it together over there!Read the story on MSNBC.com

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-68452389374700733542008-09-14T21:55:00.007-04:002008-09-25T09:06:26.303-04:00

From a candy perspective, one of the best things about living in the Detroit area is the close proximity it provides to Canadian sweets. Ever since I was little I have loved these Marshmallow Strawberries that my mom would buy for me when we went to Windsor, Ontario. I was reunited with them on my recent visit to Toronto. For some reason I cannot find them in the United States! Seriously, why

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-51299058350584623112008-09-07T20:39:00.002-04:002008-09-07T21:28:06.533-04:00

I just returned from a few days of visiting the lovely city of Toronto. While it may be a hassle to pick up and move my entire life to another country, I think I have found the home to make it worth my while. I was walking down trendy Queen Street West when I spotted it, my dream home - The Candy Factory Lofts. Yes my friends, a real former candy factory converted into lofts. Sigh. I did some

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-61156922171165268152008-08-19T21:04:00.002-04:002008-08-19T21:13:41.754-04:00

Oh my, August is nearly over and this is only my second post of the month! It's not for lack of candy, that's for sure, I've just been preoccupied. I wanted to let you know that you don't have to wait until November to rock the vote. Right now, Jelly Belly is letting the public vote for their next jelly bean flavor. Your choices are: Mojito, Honey, Sublime Chili Lime, Thai Iced Tea, and Acai

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-9689370123025922812008-08-06T13:52:00.006-04:002008-08-07T09:09:09.901-04:00

How fitting that last night I happened to catch a Friends re-run of the "mockolate" episode since I just had a mockolate experience of my very own. Usually I am not a chocolate snob. I don't know what the substance is inside of a Sixlet, nor do I know the chemical compound of the brown coating covering a Charleston Chew, but they taste good to me so I don't really care. My feelings changed

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-6149173656649628292008-07-21T10:15:00.005-04:002008-07-21T20:21:55.174-04:00

Adding to the greatness of Ferrara Pan's "chewy" line of classic favorites Chewy Lemonhead & Friends, are the deliciously addictive Chewy Atomic Fireballs. Like Chewy Lemonheads, Chewy Atomic Fireballs manage to maintain the same flavor as the original candy, but with the addition of being chewy rather than hard and crunchy. Admittedly, I am a lightweight when it comes to spicy foods. My thai

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-9216526207543929252008-07-13T21:34:00.004-04:002008-07-14T08:20:52.849-04:00

After weeks of scanning the candy aisles, I finally found Chewy Lemonheads at Rite-Aid! I was seriously on the hunt for these. I once saw a crushed up empty box in a gutter and nearly went crazy trying to figure out where it originated from. I am happy to say that all of the torment was worth it, Chewy Lemonheads are candy magic! Actually, they are called Chewy Lemonhead & Friends because the

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-12989097929083997462008-07-01T20:50:00.007-04:002008-07-02T08:29:54.076-04:00

Sometimes "limited edition" is a good thing. Case in point, Junior Fruit Cremes brought to us by the same people who make the far superior candy classic Junior Mints. I wasn't sure what to expect from Junior Fruit Cremes. They come in three flavors: black cherry, orange, and raspberry. The box boasts "creamy coated fruit centers!" and just going by the illustration on the box which shows a

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-59598047081115955162008-06-29T16:08:00.004-04:002008-06-29T16:54:55.775-04:00

I came across these new StarBurst GummiBursts at CVS last week and thought I would give them a try. I should start by saying that I am very picky when it comes to gummy candy. I do not like gummies that are too slimy, loose, greasy, or chunky. In fact, I find my ideal gummy to be the Haribo brand gummy bear - nice chew without slip sliding all over my mouth. Unfortunately, I found the

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-9230768847371579052008-06-27T15:11:00.006-04:002008-06-27T20:06:38.633-04:00

Back in the day I wrote about an online cross-section candy bar quiz. Now, treat yourself to an all new candy bar ID quiz compliments of AOL Food. I got 19 out of 20. In my defense, I've never eaten the candy bar I misidentified, but I won't tell you what it is because I don't want to influence your test score. Feel free to share your scores in the comments!http://food.aol.com/play-with-your-food

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-49130265987110063362008-06-20T16:01:00.005-04:002008-06-22T19:53:30.112-04:00

I celebrated my birthday last weekend. As a surprise my mom and sister made me this awesome Candy Land cake resembling the children's board game of the same name. All of the major Candy Land landmarks were represented. The Peppermint Forest, Gumdrop Mountains, Lollipop Woods, the Chocolate Swamp, and last but not least (not to mention my personal favorite), Candy Castle. Candy Castle stood

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-12998914005183062362008-06-16T20:04:00.005-04:002008-06-17T09:29:56.725-04:00

I recently returned from a restful summer vacation in Puerto Rico. Of course, while there I tried to get a feel for the local candy scene. While much of the candy in Puerto Rico is very similar to the offerings here in the States, Walgreens seems to be universal, I did stumble upon a few surprises. For the most part, the local candy reflects the tropical climate of the island incorporating a

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-47831492165170775692008-05-27T20:36:00.003-04:002008-05-28T08:27:31.462-04:00

Mad props to my friend Susie who always finds me odd and interesting new candies. When she visited this past weekend she brought me the new Pop Rocks on a Roll, that I had never seen or heard of before. Of course, I was eager to try it out. The package contains what is basically a strawberry fruit roll-up and a small packet of strawberry Pop Rocks. It's up to the eater to construct the treat

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-68813178689722445252008-05-19T19:30:00.005-04:002008-05-20T08:48:31.460-04:00

My sister is totally in love with her pug dog Presley, so I knew she would love these pug cupcakes I made for her birthday. I got the instructions for them out of the excellent new cookbook Hello Cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. Not only does this cookbook have some of the most creative and adorable cupcake decorations I have ever seen, many of the designs use some of my favorite

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-76635302407556648082008-05-09T13:58:00.005-04:002008-05-11T21:27:46.637-04:00

Is anyone else excited about the new Indiana Jones movie, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", or it is just me? The movie opens nationwide May 22, just in time for the big Memorial Day weekend box office. Will it beat Iron Man? I guess we'll just have to wait and see. However, Indiana Jones has already won in my book because as far as I know, Iron Man doesn't have the awesome

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-83603822979483000172008-04-23T21:16:00.003-04:002008-04-24T14:49:16.249-04:00

There are three kinds of people in this world: those that love Slap Stix, those that hate Slap Stix, and those that have never heard of a Slap Stix. For those that have never heard of a Slap Stix, allow me to enlighten you. Slap Stix is a caramel sucker that contains a beautiful, chewy center of swirled yellow, pink, and white nougat. The nougat is said to be banana, cherry, and vanilla flavored

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-62491313820413921242008-04-14T19:40:00.009-04:002008-04-15T13:47:07.178-04:00

Let's take this back to the 3rd grade.... An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it is describes. I believe this is what the people at Wrigley had in mind when they named their latest bubble gum creation Hubba Bubba Glop. Glop. The word doesn't necessarily conjure up the most appetizing visual, but for this product it kinda works, and I don't mean that as a diss.What we have here are

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-72389693336461318002008-04-09T13:44:00.007-04:002008-04-09T21:09:33.463-04:00

Admittedly, I am not a coffee drinker. Each morning I wake up with a steamy cup of Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea, but never coffee. I enjoy the smell of coffee, however I just cannot seem to embrace the taste. Going into Starbucks and ordering a tall Vanilla Bean (a blended, non-coffee drink that tastes like a vanilla milkshake), getting strange looks from waitresses when I refuse a cup at

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-61817533059328370902008-04-07T13:37:00.002-04:002008-04-07T13:53:10.992-04:00

This calculator I found on fredflare.com could actually make me like doing math. It looks like a real chocolate bar AND it's scented. Kinda has a 1980s vibe to it, but it's still totally awesome! Check out the website if you want to pick one up for yourself.

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-69781142568791953272008-04-02T13:08:00.007-04:002008-04-02T15:03:03.543-04:00

The creative folks at Lollyphile were nice enough to let me sample their maple-bacon lollipop. Yeah that's right, I said bacon...in a lollipop. And hey, why not? Bacon is one of the most delicious foods ever, not to mention it pairs excellently with the sweet, stickiness of maple syrup. Think pancakes people, yummm. With this lollipop, Lollyphile accentuates the best of both these flavors. The

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-14618195386998373202008-03-30T18:37:00.003-04:002008-03-30T18:45:42.287-04:00

Looks like the Nerds Bumpy Jelly Beans I came to know and love this Easter will be sticking around all year as Giant Chewy Nerds! I saw them in individual packages at The Candy Store in Wyandotte, MI today. I know a lot of people loved this product. This is great news!They are also for sale online, in case you want a whole box:http://www.candyfavorites.com/Giant-Chewy-Nerds-pr-3375.html

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-80148998234516022062008-03-27T11:10:00.007-04:002008-03-27T20:22:55.488-04:00

According to the M&M's website, the limited edition Wildly Cherry M&M's were introduced back in February, however I just stumbled upon them last week on a trip to my local dollar store. The release of the flavored M&M seems to be trend from the company. I recall seeing a raspberry flavored M&M on the shelves not too long ago called "Razzberry", but never picked it up. I'm usually not a big fan of

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-80557863139686144972008-03-24T08:42:00.002-04:002008-03-24T08:50:24.966-04:00

On Easter Sunday the Washington Post revealed the winners of their second annual Peeps Diorama Contest. Here is a link to the slideshow: Peeps Diorama ContestThe entries range from creative, to fun, to a little strange. I think my favorite is "Nightmare in Pink".

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-34725942744469556512008-03-22T15:10:00.003-04:002008-03-22T15:13:28.980-04:00

(Image scanned from a PEZ postcard)

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-1318785244392454202008-03-17T20:34:00.004-04:002008-03-18T15:38:15.429-04:00

Every once in a while a new candy comes along that I am a little skeptical about. At first thought, the concept may seem downright strange, or the flavor combination a little far fetched. When I first saw this carton of Reese's Peanut Butter Whoppers, I harbored low expectations. Sure, I like Whoppers, and of course I love peanut butter, but I didn't think they would play together well. I'll be

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-57634893140789282142008-03-12T20:21:00.011-04:002008-03-14T08:43:32.367-04:00

One of the 1980's candies I long for from my childhood are Wonka Dinasour Eggs. I can picture the small, cellophane package containing two glossy, smooth, egg-shaped jawbreakers like it was yesterday. Dinasour Eggs came in great colors too like lime green, turquoise, and lemony yellow. I've searched Wonka and other sites online trying to find some word of their fate, a picture, obituary -

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-90398671005251122152008-03-10T20:58:00.008-04:002008-03-11T13:36:46.465-04:00

Many traditionally "Easter" candies are now available year round. Peeps chicks and bunnies morph into snowmen and pumpkins to make an appearance at Christmas and Halloween. You can buy Jelly Belly jelly beans in August, and now even Cadbury Creme Eggs are available at Christmas. So far, the one Easter treat that has maintained its springtime exclusivity is the Cadbury Mini Egg. Mini Eggs are a

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-88007226168332975322008-03-05T13:31:00.005-05:002008-03-05T13:55:33.569-05:00

Monday's mail brought me this awesome gift package of international candy. My friend Susie went snowshoeing in France and Switzerland a few months ago and sent me this box of treats she bought for me while on her travels. I've already devoured the Lion bar which I found mighty tasty. It consisted of a cream filled wafer (think those pink and yellow sugar wafer cookies), covered by caramel and

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-71380131736255578342008-02-27T19:56:00.005-05:002008-02-28T09:18:57.686-05:00

Recently I've become a big fan of mangos and mango-flavored treats. While this flavor has yet to really make it big in the American market, I can sometimes find it in candies from Mexico, or US candies in which the package is written in both English and Spanish (you know what I mean). Last night I tore into a package of Tropical Fun Dip not knowing what to expect but being pleasantly surprised

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-70312124645303915962008-02-24T22:03:00.009-05:002008-03-11T09:44:14.162-04:00

Easter is one of my most favorite holidays. Not only is it associated with the end of the freezing winter, flowers, and cute bunnies; in my humble opinion, Easter is the best candy holiday. When I was little, me and my sisters would get the most awesome Easter baskets. And not those ghetto pre-packaged baskets they sell at K-Mart which are a pretty good sign your parents don't love you, these

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-22151777728592341682008-02-14T13:34:00.006-05:002008-02-14T15:21:32.454-05:00

Hope everyone has a sweet Valentine's Day!Check out this fascinating slideshow from the Necco website on the making of their Sweetheart conversation hearts, the classic way to say "KISS ME". I particularly love slide #2. The orange dough looks like silk.

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-4243663587361489382008-02-13T20:29:00.006-05:002008-02-14T13:19:49.790-05:00

Marshmallow Cones are one of the candies that remind me of when I was a kid. I think I was first introduced to them by my mom, who ate them when she was a kid. They are definitely a "nostalgia" candy. Marpro, the company that makes Marshmallow Cones, was founded in 1936 by John Arbino, a tailor whose livelihood was threatened by the Great Depression. At a time when people did not have a lot

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-35458803008727323672008-02-10T20:02:00.000-05:002008-02-10T20:12:13.256-05:00

I wanted a vintage gumball machine for a long time and my friend Kurt, the flea market master, finally found me one at a great price. Here's a picture of it in all it's half-filled glory. Who would have thought this machine would fit more than 3 1/2 pounds of gumballs? Now all I have to do is find a bulk supplier.

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-82107890587642227372008-02-04T21:49:00.000-05:002008-02-05T08:27:15.381-05:00

At first glance, the Chick-O-Stick appears rather strange. Is it sweet? Is it some kind of dehydrated vegetable? I'm here to tell you - do not fear the Chick-O-Stick. It is possibly one of the most delicious "retro" candies out there. The Chick-O-Stick has been made by Texas' Atkinson Candy Company since 1932. The two main flavors of the Stick are coconut and sweet, salty peanut butter. If

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-79815364874677494612008-01-28T13:24:00.000-05:002008-01-28T13:26:22.267-05:00

Since I just posted about Skittles, thought I would share this new Skittles commercial. It cracks me up. Hilarious!

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-26125547530219910662008-01-27T19:35:00.000-05:002008-02-04T22:12:34.165-05:00

My latest find at Target - new Chocolate Mix Skittles! An interesting take on the original fruity Skittles, but will they stick around? Let's review the flavors: S'mores: Believe it or not, I've never had a real made-over-the-campfire s'more. About the closet I've ever got are s'more flavored candies, which I am guessing are no match to the real thing. With that said, the s'more Skittle

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-87311034697405578782008-01-22T21:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:22:10.811-05:00

Not only is Aldi's a good place to buy discount cookies, they also sell these delicious Choceur Mini Chocolate Bars. The bars come in a variety of flavors, but even without trying all of them I can tell you that my favorite are the strawberry which are described on the box as "milk chocolate bars with a strawberry yogurt creme filling".Each package contains 11 individually wrapped Kit-Kat size

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-86226766677239382242008-01-21T19:50:00.000-05:002008-01-22T08:40:48.201-05:00

I initially found these flavored Kisses in the Valentine candy section at Kroger, and since then I've spotted them in the Valentine section of Target. This pack contained 5 Kisses for $0.99, but I should note that they are super-sized. I would compare it to the size of a Sorry! board game piece. The Kiss is heavy on chocolate with a bit of cheesecake flavored cream in the center. I had big

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-31974594100232898392008-01-07T13:57:00.000-05:002008-01-07T16:01:55.795-05:00

If you've ever tried to eat Jelly Belly's Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans , then you know sampling them can be traumatic experience. Trust me, the vomit flavored bean is a little too realistic. Regardless, this month Jelly Belly is launching Jelly Belly BeanBoozled . BeanBoozled is comparable to playing russian roulette with your taste buds. Here's how it works, there are twenty flavors -

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-47993965844997387812008-01-07T12:31:00.000-05:002008-01-07T12:41:39.965-05:00

Starting today the jelly bean giant, Jelly Belly Candy Co., kicks off the Dream Bean Contest. The company is asking customers to come up with the next great jelly bean flavor. The grand prize is a wooping $10,000. Five runners up are entered into the bean-of-the-month club for one year and there are a number of instant win prizes also available. So what will I be thinking of this afternoon...

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-62762684948300681912007-12-26T21:53:00.000-05:002008-01-03T13:36:09.543-05:00

Perhaps the only snow ball I wouldn't mind getting whacked in the face with, Charms Fluffy Stuff cotton candy Snow Balls are an obvious seasonal take on the plain ol' Charms Fluffy Stuff we can enjoy year-round. Fluffy Stuff is no less than candy magic. Normally, cotton candy is an extremely delicate treat. Made entirely of sugar, it is easily destroyed by moisture and extreme temperatures.

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-84444285601262435052007-12-18T11:16:00.000-05:002007-12-18T11:22:35.449-05:00

Ahhh, as I freeze in my apartment I like to reminisce about 85 degrees and the Chinese restaurant.

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-76751089858895690332007-11-12T21:04:00.000-05:002007-11-15T20:20:50.318-05:00

To quote Kramer on Seinfeld, "Who doesn't like Junior Mints? They're chocolate, they're peppermint, they're delicious"! I agree whole heartedly, therefore when I spied a box of Junior Mints Peppermint Crunch at my local Target store, I had to try them. My first thought was "Where's the crunch"? While I could see a slight red, "crunch" texture layered over the traditional shiny surface of the

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-44975619146356696212007-11-06T20:32:00.000-05:002007-11-07T08:22:50.285-05:00

Candy Cane flavored Pop Rocks first made their debut in Christmas 2006. I missed them last year, but snatched up a package when I saw them at Walgreens today. The ones I purchased came sold as a 3 pack, not sure if they're sold separately, but you can always buy the 3 pack and eat them all. As for the taste, not very pepperminty, but not bad. At first I couldn't place it, but then realized

JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14785180576413343370noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21176467.post-69011791558352209662007-11-02T11:11:00.000-04:002007-11-02T11:29:07.686-04:00

As we gradually enter the Christmas season, loads of holiday-themed candies will be hitting store shelves. And what makes us think of Christmas more than the Cadbury Creme Egg ? Nope, that wasn't a typo, the Easter staple is now being marketed for Christmas as the Cadbury Ornament Creme Egg. A co-worker gave me two that she recently purchased at Walgreen's. The Ornament Creme Egg is exactly

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Hershey has a fun Halloween website which includes tons of extras including Halloween-themed wallpapers, treat recipes, and crafts. Take a look before the day is up!http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats

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Here's a picture of my 2007 Halloween candy bowl. It's dangerous setting it out this early because I'll probably be picking at it until Wednesday, but I couldn't wait any longer. I have the some Lemonheads, Reese's Pieces, Reese's Crispy Crunchy Bars, Smarties, the tasty (and beautifully decorated) Frankford Marshmallow Monster pals, and a nice Wonka mix which consists of orange and fruit punch

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I was recently exploring the candy section at my local World Market store and came across these intriguing packages. Like a kitten drawn to a piece of shiny tinsel, I'm a sucker for colorful or interesting packaging. Both of these products are by a Japanese company called Meiji. The first, what I will call Apollo because cannot read the entire Japanese package, are little space capsule shaped

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If you are interested in patronizing a small westside candy business I would suggest the Candy Carousal located at 26300 Michigan Ave in Inkster, MI. The Candy Carousal is a small chocolate shop which sells Corden's Chocolate. They keep strange hours, I've only seen it open around the major holidays, but it is well worth the trip especially for the chocolates made in vintage chocolate molds (my

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I feel bad for neglecting Sugar Hi. In case there is not enough to read here, here's a list of a few candy books which are worth checking out.Candy: The Sweet History, by Beth Kimmerle, 2003I love this book. It has a nice hardcover and is packed with beautiful vintage candy graphics and advertisements. The author highlights candy companies (and not just the biggies), the histories of different

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Recently a ton of information has been in the press about the health benefits of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate which contains a high amount of flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants which have shown to help thin blood and lower blood pressure. Now, Mars Inc. is planning to distribute CocoaVia, a chocolate candy bar health food product. Do we really need to trick ourselves into eating a

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Just when you thought Skittles couldn't get any better, along comes Skittles gum, truly one of the tastiest new candies on the shelves. Each gum piece is slightly larger than a regular Skittle, but maintains the exact same flavor. About 30 pieces come in each super-cute little box. I've just discovered that in addition to the regular Skittle flavors, there is a new Xtreme Fruit Skittles gum

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Remember that Seinfeld episode where the mechanic guy eats George's Twix out of the vending machine so George creates a little candy quiz to trap the thief? Well, in this quiz you don't get a taste test (unfortunately), but you can test your visual skills. I got 11 out of 12 on the first page, the second page is a bit tougher. Check it out here.

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I attended grade school at Our Lady Queen of Angels. It was a somewhat strict Catholic grade school, there weren't even mirrors in the bathrooms I guess out of fear that we would comb our hair or engage in other morally destructive activities. Our principal was Sister Alice, a usually sweet nun who possessed the ability to strike fear into the hearts of children at a moments notice. In the 8th

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, the crazy kids at Archie McPhee are selling these tasty little treats. What better way to tell your secret crush you have the hots for them than a tasty, jiggly replica of your own pumper?

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