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10 Nostalgic Candies to Remember

YumSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:50:31 -0700

This time of year, it's impossible to walk into any office or store without candy bowls full of M&M's, candy corn, or homemade candy begging to be eaten. Skittles and Starburst may dominate doorsteps today, but that wasn't always the case; an entirely different subset of confections were popular in the first half of the 20th century. Although many of them have faded into oblivion, a few old favorites can still be found on candy shelves today. Here are a handful we can't resist reminiscing about.

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Taste Test: "New" Candy

partysugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:00:08 -0700

Updating an image or spinning off of a product is nothing new, but lately it seems like this concept has taken over the candy industry. I recently received a box full of new products that were featured at the National Candy Expo a month ago in Chicago. The majority of items weren't exactly new, but rather re-creations of old products. I selected four - Pop Rocks Chocolate bars, Nerds Giant Chews, Chocolate Pez, and Baskin Robbins Soft Candy - and decided to perform a taste test. Sadly none of the new variations lived up to their established counterparts. To see what I thought of each product, read more.

Pop Rocks Chocolate bars: This oversized bar is described as "real milk chocolate with a kick." At first the chocolate bar tastes like any normal krispy-style chocolate bar. However, the krispies explode in your mouth like pop rocks. The chocolate is mediocore and the sensation interesting, but I wasn't hungry for more.

Nerds Giant Chews: These giant nerds (they're the size of peanut M&Ms) have a bumpy, crunchy shell and soft chewy center. They taste exactly like the miniature version. Eating one is the equivalent of tossing an entire handful of Nerds into your mouth.

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Chocolate Pez: Why Pez felt they needed to expand into artificial chocolate-flavored candies is beyond me. These are chalky and leave a sour aftertaste in the mouth.

Baskin Robbins Soft Candy: With their sweet-minty scent, I was certain these chewy candies were going to be the best of the bunch. However they were disappointing and tasted fake. The best thing about them was the smell.

So has anyone else tasted any of these new candy formulas? What did you think of them?

Yummy Link: Food Museums

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:45:13 -0700

From Pez to Spam and everything in between, if it has a fan, then it probably has a museum. Here's a list of the top ten food museums. Just don't touch or eat the displays! - Chow

Taste Test : "New" Pop Rocks, Nerds, Pez, and Baskin Robbins Candies

partysugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:35:21 -0700

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Yummy Links: From Sustainable Seafood to Coffee Stains

partysugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:44:00 -0700

Make the world a better place by purchasing sustainable seafood. - Gourmet
Move over Pez, there's a new candy dispenser in town and wii love it! - Candy Blog
Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller are looking for an American chef to represent them at the culinary Olympics. - Eater SF
Deep fried cheese ravioli?! Why didn't I think of that? - The Food in My Bread
With the price of food sky rocketing, you can never have too many tips on how to save at the grocery store. - Glam Dish
Presentation of food is important, here's how to plate your food like a chef. - Start Cooking
Calling all home mixologists: make your own maraschino cherries. - Serious Eats
Get rid of coffee stains with dishwashing soap, water, and vinegar mixture. - CasaSugar

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Announcing the Winners of the ShopStyle Living Contest!

YumSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:13:31 -0700

You know I'm excited about the launch of ShopStyle Living, the perfect place to find all of your kitchen and dining desires in one easily searchable format. Last month, we celebrated the launch by giving away five $500 gift cards to some of our favorite home stores, including Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Macy's. All you had to do to enter was create a look on ShopStyle Living. (Click here to learn how to create a look.)

Now I'm pleased to annouce our winners! Congratulations to these TeamSugar users, who win the gift cards of their choice. Check out their great looks:

Tropical Dream Look, created by Kathryne4, who chose a Pottery Barn gift card.
Casual Elegance, created by Lukal, who chose a Pottery Barn gift card.
Carefree Chef, created by Lmcguffie, who chose a Macy's Home gift card.
Master Bedroom, created by Pez4Pres, who chose a Crate & Barrel gift card.
Living Room, created by Anelev3, who chose a Macy's Home gift card.