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What Do You Make of Oversized Food?

Happy Friday, and happy National Lollipop Day!

Happy Friday, and happy National Lollipop Day! In honor of the occasion, See's Candies constructed the world's largest lollipop in San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza this morning. The candy on a stick — standing in at 16 feet, 7 inches tall and a whopping 7,003 pounds — was declared the world's largest lollipop by Guinness World Records.

After hearing about the feat, the first thought that came to mind was, "What flavor is it, and who's eating it?" In case the color doesn't give it away, it's chocolate — but if you're hoping for a hunk, then you're out of luck. The lolly will be on display for the next couple days, only to be disposed of by a local recycling company thereafter. I love the idea of oversized food, but I always wish there was a way to put the food to practical use!

What's your take on it?

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Valentine's Day

Name That Chocolate's Filling!

When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life.

When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life. After all, there's nothing worse than expecting a caramel-filled bon bon, only to find it's stuffed with something called "tutti frutti." Well, practice makes perfect. To nail your favorite chocolates and their fillings, I'm putting you on the spot with a pop quiz! I've opened a box of Valentine's Day truffles from See's Candies. Can you guess what's inside of each of these chocolates? There's only one way to find out.

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The Making of a See's Chocolate Egg

Earlier this week, PartySugar taught me a lot about Cadbury Creme Eggs, a classic Easter confection.
The Makings of a See's Chocolate Egg

Earlier this week, PartySugar taught me a lot about Cadbury Creme Eggs, a classic Easter confection. But I found out there was a whole lot more to chocolate eggs when I toured the See's Candies factory last month and saw how its seasonal specialties are made, from beginning to end. To join me on my eggcellent adventure, keep reading.

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Guess the Chocolate's Filling!

I'm sure you've heard what they say about a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get.

I'm sure you've heard what they say about a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. But this month's Martha Stewart Living includes tips for identifying boxed chocolates, from peanut bumps to the jagged profile of chocolate-dipped coconut.

That's why I'm putting the saying to the test with a heart-shaped box of chocolates from one of my favorite confectioneries, See's Candies. Can you tell what's inside a chocolate by its bumps and squiggles? There's only one way to find out!