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Sugar Rush

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

There is nothing like a complete sugar rush. I’ll admit, it’s been a while. Getting a sugar rush usually relates with being a kid, but I think adults could so with a sugar rush every so often too! So what is the best candy for a sugar rush you ask? It’s something that you probably [...]

Hershey’s Dark Chocolates just a healthy dose of candy

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By Bonnie Tandy Leblang and Carolyn Wyman, Universal Press Syndicate
February 22, 2006
Hershey Extra Dark Chocolate Bars. Pure Dark, Pure Dark With Cranberries, Blueberries and Almonds, and Pure Dark With Macadamias and Cranberries. $1.99 per 3.5-ounce bar or $2.99 per 5.1-ounce pouch of Pure Dark Miniatures.
Bonnie: The explosion of new foods from dark chocolate seems [...]

Film fare – Think sticky sweets are your only option? Get with it, Goober

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE LOUISVILLE COURIER-JOURNAL AND MENTIONS CANDYFAVORITES.COM….
Written by Tamara Ikenberg
Published by The Courier-Journal – Saturday, February 18, 2006
Call it “minner.” At the modern movie theater, dinner and a movie are the new double feature.
In theater lobbies, old-school faves like Sno-Caps and Swedish Fish compete with gourmet coffee and complete meals that [...]

It’s so sour it’ll make me cry

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

One of the trends in the candy world that really came out of the 80s is the super sour. For years every candy company in the world has been looking for a way to make me cry. I have to say some have made it for me, I’ve cried more from eating some sour concoctions [...]

The Man Behind the Mask

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

We all love to travel. The sights, the sounds, the tastes. It’s all foreign and exotic, but when I travel there’s one thing on my itinerary that probably isn’t on yours. When I travel, I stop in local candy stores to sample different products. The above picture is of me on a trip in [...]

10 Reasons Why Chocolate Is Better Than a Lover

Friday, February 10th, 2006

Right in time for the upcoming holiday, I thought all the singles out there could use a laugh. So I have brought you the top ten reasons why chocolate is better than a lover. These were suggested by fellow candy lovers like yourself. So without further ado, here’s the list!
Top 10 Reasons Why Chocolate Is [...]

Are Our CandyFavorite’s Being Made Limited Editions?

Friday, February 10th, 2006

What Is Happing To Our Candy? Are We Being Forced Into A Culture Of Here Today Gone Tomorrow Candy? Are We Being Manipulated Into Buying Candy That We ‘Must Try’??
Now I’m not someone that’s stuck in their ways or won’t move with the times. I’ve Got My i-Pod, PSP & Everything That Makes Life Easier. [...]

Through the Hard Times

Tuesday, February 7th, 2006

Hello candy lovers! I have to apologize for the lack of updates. I had some technical difficulties for the past week, and by technical difficulties I mean evil computer viruses. They left me internetless for a week! On average I spend about 75% of my day online. So this was a big blow for me. [...]