Do You Know Your Candy Classics? Part 2


Updated 12/05/08 6:37 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 32 comments

Do You Know Your Candy Classics? Part 2

Since you seem to know your candy classics so well, I thought I'd put you to the test again: I picked up some more traditional favorites, and I'm curious to know how well you can identify them. Do you know your candy? There's only one way to find out! Question 1 of 5These are: Bulls-Eyes Dots Crows Jujyfruits Read more

Do You Know Your Candy Classics?


Updated 10/31/08 11:32 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 46 comments

Do You Know Your Candy Classics?

With candy on my mind, I'm ready for an early Halloween. Yesterday, I picked up some classic favorites, and I'm curious to know how well you can identify them. Do you know your candy? There's only one way to find out! Question 1 of 5These are: Lemon drops Lemonheads Lemon pearls Lemon malt balls Read more

Guess the Jelly Belly Flavor!


Updated 04/20/11 3:16 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 54 comments

Can You Guess the Jelly Belly Flavor?

It wouldn't be Easter this weekend without jelly beans, and jelly beans wouldn't be the prized candy they are today without Jelly Belly, the world's most famous candy bean. The candy producer is known for its natural flavorings and its countless varieties of extreme flavors, including buttered popcorn and chili mango. Since each flavor has a distinctive appearance, it can be really fun to try to Read more

Name That Chocolate's Filling!


Updated 02/08/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

See's Candies Chocolates and Fillings

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 Read more

Test Your Knowledge of the Beloved Cadbury Creme Egg!


Updated 04/08/11 2:54 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Cadbury Creme Egg Fun Facts

Easter is around the corner, and if you're a fan of the classic Cadbury creme egg, you've probably enjoyed one or two by now. While you know that it's a chocolate egg with a gooey center, what else do you know about the creme egg and its longtime manufacturer, Cadbury? Find out now when you take the quiz! Source: Flickr User owlpacino Take the Quiz Read more

Can You Spin Through the History of Cotton Candy?


Updated 12/08/11 2:14 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cotton Candy History

Chances are, you weren't aware that today's National Cotton Candy Day — but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. After all, what's not to love about this special-occasion, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, spun-sugar treat? Now's the time to test your knowledge; this carnival, circus, and fair favorite is older than you might think. Take our quiz to see what you know. Source: Flickr User Read more

6 Things You Need to Know About Holiday Tipping


Updated 11/21/11 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tipping During the Holidays

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! 1. Give the traditional way. PayPal? Forget it. An end-of-the-year tip should be handed over in person. Tuck the money (crisp, new bills are a plus) into a card with a handwritten note expressing your appreciation. If you can’t do it face-to-face — in the case of, say, the newspaper deliverer who passes by at 4 a.m. — mail Read more

What's Yummy This Week


Updated 11/05/11 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mario Batali Interview, Emeril on Bam, and Top Food News

Check out our interview where Mario Batali talks Eataly, ingredients, and Tony Bourdain. Savory Sights: sampling the foods of Texas. Must-see TV: get the dish: Waldorf salad, and Emeril on the origins of "Bam!" Celebrate National Sandwich Day with 10 Fall sandwich recipes. Fun candy facts from our best candy of all-time results. Did you celebrate Dia de los Muertos with traditional foods? Take Read more

What Do You Know About America's Top Candy Destinations?


Updated 10/27/11 4:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

America's Top Candy Destinations

This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can diversify their candy bags by digging into top-selling sweets from around the globe. But for a more interactive experience, there's no better way to get your sugar fix than to hit up the country's top candy destinations. Do you know what they are and where they're located? Unwrap more candy hot spot trivia when you take this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

Halloween Candy: Which Treat Has Fewer Calories?


Updated 10/21/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Halloween Candy With Fewest Calories

Between Reese's, Snickers, Kit Kats, and candy corn, there is so much yummy Halloween candy to choose from. If you're trying to prevent busting out of your costume, take this quiz to find out which candy will do the least damage to your waistline. Question 1 of 8Which peanut buttery fun-size bar contains fewer calories? Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Snickers Peanut Butter Read more