http://www.candyblog.org Provided by CandyFavorites.com, the Internet's Largest Candy Store Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:38:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mild Duds - An American Candy Icon Having spent my life surrounded by candy, I have to admit that I am a fan of the history of the many products that we sell. New candies are introduced regularly yet few survive long enough to make it to the shelves let alone ... http://www.candyblog.org/the-origin-of-milk-duds/ [caption id="attachment_458" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="McCraws Giant Taffy Sticks are back!"][/caption] Mc Craws Taffy disappeared from the shelves of candy stores about two (2) years ago without explanation. The phone number for the original manufacturer was disconnected and rumors circulated as to whether this classic taffy would ever be available again.  A few ... http://www.candyblog.org/mccraws-taffy-is-back/ [caption id="attachment_455" align="aligncenter" width="246" caption="Perform a unique Pop Rocks Science Experiment"][/caption] Pop Rocks Magic Potion Sharability: 2 (This one is almost too good to share) Denture Danger: 0 Convenience: 0 Novelty: 8 Overall: 9  Welcome to the Pop Rocks laboratory! This candy equally delicious and fun. The kit comes with a test tube, a small bag of pop ... http://www.candyblog.org/456/ News Flash [caption id="attachment_445" align="aligncenter" width="299" caption="Laffy Taffy Bulk Candy"][/caption] We all know that candy lovers can be a fickle lot and resistant to change especially when it affects a tried and true candy favorite We  have been informed of the following , from the good folk's at Nestles, makers of many of ... http://www.candyblog.org/laffy-taffy-and-nerds-are-a-changin/ The 4th of July Holiday is only a few days away and who isn't looking forward to enjoying a few days off? To help you sweeten your holiday, CandyFavorites.com is offering a promotion exclusively to our valued candy loving customers.... From June 26th through June 30th.... If you order $79.95 or more, you can ... http://www.candyblog.org/435/   [caption id="attachment_429" align="aligncenter" width="275" caption="Do you remember when Candy Canes were 3 cents?"][/caption] I noticed an interesting thing while looking at my calendar this morning   It is the end of June and the weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is quite nice with warm skies being the norm.   It is hard to think of ... http://www.candyblog.org/only-365-days-until-christmas/ [caption id="attachment_423" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Now & Laters Candy "][/caption] Sharability: 9 Denture danger: 9 Convenience: 10 Novelty: 7 Overall: 9 Now and Laters are quite the classic candy. Their old slogan, “Eat some now, Save some for Later” was replaced by the popular and true slogan, “Hard ‘N Fruity now and Soft ‘N Chewy Later”. This ... http://www.candyblog.org/now-or-later-that-is-the-question/ [caption id="attachment_425" align="aligncenter" width="101" caption="Delfa Rolls are the Holy Retro Grail!"][/caption]   Sharability: 3 (This one is almost too fun to eat to share) Denture Danger: 5 Convenience: 9 Novelty: 9 Overall: 9 This roll of red licorice candy has too many names for its own good. You might have heard it called a Danish Ribbon, a ... http://www.candyblog.org/who-wants-a-blue-ribbon-when-you-can-have-a-danish-ribbon/ [caption id="attachment_405" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="National Candy Wholesalers Association Ad Circa 1950"][/caption] Few people know that CandyFavorites.com is backed by McKeesport Candy Co. who is one of the oldest candy wholesalers in North America! Founded in 1927, the company originally specialized in selling candy to small “mom and pop” stores throughout Western Pennsylvania ... http://www.candyblog.org/we-sold-retro-candy-before-it-was-considered-retro/ [caption id="attachment_401" align="aligncenter" width="280" caption="Enjoy Tootsie Pop Candy Canes Year Round...."][/caption]   As the owner of the Internet's Largest Candy Store, I have access to over 2800 candies but I am very fussy per what I eat. The other day, a friend of mine asked what was my favorite candy and, truth be ... http://www.candyblog.org/candy-cane-tootsie-pops/