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Peep This! The Many Uses of the Famous Chicks

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

It seems that everywhere I go, I see Easter candy. I use this term loosely, for these days I classify anything wrapped in pastel colors as being “Easter.” These days M&M’s come in lavender and Reese Peanut Butter Cups are wrapped in green; and they’re everywhere. No matter how much pink, yellow, and light blue [...]

The Ring Pop and Other Novelty Candies: A Better Alternative to “Vote Hemp” Candy

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

The House of Representatives passed the ban on marijuana-flavored candy this past week. Apparently, some candy man thought it was a great idea to use hemp essential oil to create candy that taste like marijuana. And voila! Products like the Pot Sucker and Kronic Kandy are born. While the defenders of these products say these [...]

Want to Score High on Your Exams? Take a Peppermint!

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

I thought I’ve heard them all. Wear your lucky boxers, kiss the rabbit’s food, throw salt over your shoulder, take an Adderal, or pray to your god. Students relied on these various methods to perform better on their standardized tests. Though I’m not superstitious nor extremely religious, I remember when I had to take my [...]

New Spring Trend: Jelly Beans, Chocolate Wafers, and Lollipops?

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Without a doubt, supermodel Tyra Banks knows a thing or two about fashion. On March 14, the girls from this season’s America’s Next Top Model had a photo shoot where they didn’t model clothes. Instead, they wore candy! This got me thinking about candy as clothes. Is it possible? Better yet, is this a revolutionary [...]

Warning: Take Liquor Lickers in Moderation

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

I spent the past five days in utter bliss. I left the blizzards of Pittsburgh behind and baked poolside in 90 degree weather in Acapulco, Mexico. The best part of my trip? The open bar, where I was able to sip Strawberry Daiquiris and Bahama Mamas all day and all night long.

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