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December 12, 2009
See's Candies - Sweet Holiday Traditions

It seems the older I get the more I want to relive the experiences of my youth around the holiday season. That is particularly true when it comes to food... I want my house to smell like the gingerbread wafting from my grandmother's oven and I want her homemade brittle in my candy dish. This year I found three traditional treats from See's Candies that make me feel like maybe you can go home again.
See's Peppermint Twists
I was never a big fan of peppermints... you know the small round peppermints that you get at restaurants. As they melt on your tongue the sharp minty ravines cut little slits in your taste buds. And I never had the patience to get through the candy canes in my stocking. A few errant licks and my sticky sticks found themselves unceremoniously attached to the slipcover on the sofa or adhered to the shag carpet in the living room. Ahh... but See's cheery little gems have changed my minty mind forever. They are something of a cross between a butter mint and a soft peppermint stick. Soft enough to bite into but still firm and smooth, the texture of these twists is perfectly married with bright minty freshness and no cloying sweetness that you get from canes and hard mints. I suppose you could let it melt in your mouth but I like the bite. My new holiday addiction, they are perfectly pop-able bits of Christmas joy.
See's Dark Chocolate Foil Balls
Once again, I am amazed and impressed. These are not your run-of-the-mill stocking stuffer balls. Unwrap one of these festive foils and you are greeted by a smooth, dark marble that is wonderfully aromatic. The texture is firm and the flavor is all chocolatey goodness: rich cocoa with just the right amount of sweetness and no bitter bite or aftertaste. In fact the cocoa flavor lingers on your palate for a bit and just when you think you need to pop another to get the taste back, you get a wee hint of cinnamon.
See's Chanukah Peanut Brittle
One of the many fun and festive Chanukah candies from See's, I intentionally saved this one for last. Peanut brittle is tough thing to get just right. You have to take care not to scorch the brittle as it can turn dark and almost nutty and overpower the nuts. Of course you also need to make sure you don't burn the peanuts, lest you overwhelm the sweet buttery goodness of the brittle. My grandmother always seemed to get it just right and so does See's. I don't know where to begin... what comes first? The brittle or the nuts? Okay, lets just say the nuts are great. They are most definitely NOT burned and their sweet nutty goodness truly enhances the texture of the brittle. But ahhhh, the brittle... so rich and buttery... great caramelly flavor with a crunchy, yet slightly flakey texture that is so soul satisfying. I could smell it for days. I could eat it until I am sick. It is ridiculously, dangerously good.
Stayed tuned: I've decided to experiment with my Christmas treats. Let's see how See's brittle tastes dipped in their melted dark chocolate balls...
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December 11, 2009
CandySnob Holiday Candy Gift Pick: Santa Candy Dispenser

Sweet Santa Candy Dispenser
What kid (or candy addict) wouldn't love this as annual holiday decoration. The Santa dispenses Jelly Beans into his bag, giving it a little interactivity before you devour the goodies.
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December 9, 2009
CandySnob Holiday Candy Gift Pick: Snowman Sack of Nostalgic Candy

Snowman Sack of Nostalgic Candy
Snowmen...Candy...two of our favorite things!
The Snowman contains Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Wax Fangs, Double Bubble, Jaw Breakers, Mary Janes, Candy Necklace, Cinnamon Fire-Pix, Atomic Fire Balls, Chick-o-stik, Sugar Daddy, Lemon Heads, Boston Baked Beans, Licorice Pipe & Root Beer Barrels.
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December 8, 2009
CandySnob Holiday Candy Gift Pick: Holiday Vanilla Marshmallows with Dark Choc. Coating & Red & Green Drizzle

Holiday Vanilla Marshmallows with Dark Chocolate Coating & Red & Green Drizzle
Just the name of this treat makes our mouth water. If you have never had a homemade marshmallow, you don't know what you're missing. Made with egg whites, Hawaiian cane sugar, gelatin and pure Madagascar vanilla, Choclatique's light and fluffy vanilla marshmallows are enrobed in rich dark chocolate and drizzled with holiday-inspired chocolate.
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December 7, 2009
CandySnob Holiday Candy Gift Pick: Let It Snow Holiday Pail

Let It Snow Holiday Pail
A great gift for neighbors, friends or as a sweet treat under the tree, this collectible pail is filled with Fluffy Stuff Snow Balls, Sno Caps, Snow canes and Lindt Snowman Truffles.
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December 1, 2009
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November 27, 2009
September 16, 2009
Importation Abomination - Imported Cadbury bars are from Hershey's
Many chocolate lovers have figured this importation abomination, according to the Wall Street Journal. And they are determined to seek out imports from the U.K.
From Consumerist
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August 31, 2009
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August 20, 2009
Top 5 Certified Fair Trade Chocolates
Thanks to Mindfood, we have a nice short list of Certified Fair Trade chocolate. Enjoy!
- Alter Eco Fairtrade - Cashew and Raisin Delight Milk Chocolate
- Cocolo - Dark Orange
- Oxfam - Milk Chocolate with Nuts
- Cocolo - White with Almond Crunch
- Chocolatier - Dark Chocolate Thins
via Mindfood
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August 12, 2009
Yikes. Candy "Crack" Delivered to Your Door
Well, this is odd and a little distrubing. The Candy Crack Delivery Service delivers a 100% sugar crack rock (multi-colored and multi-flavored with snow cone syrup) to Brooklyn houses on demand.
Even more creepy, the delivery is conducted by a 7-foot tall man in a plush, blue fish mascot head, white gloves and a tuxedo. Candy crack rocks cost $1 a pop and come in a 1" x 1" crack bag.
Check it our at Club Animals
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August 10, 2009
Chocolate Mouse - Calorie-free way to have chocolate while working

Yep, its a wireless mouse for your computer. While it looks delicious, it also looks hard to use. You can buy one at Lazybone for $33.
thanks to Technabob, via Nerd Approved
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