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Snap, crackle, pop in the summertime!


How would you classify rice krispie treats? They aren’t baked, and contain no flour, so I wouldn’t consider them a cookie. But are they candy? With all that cereal, I’ve never really thought of rice krispie treats as such. I’ve just always kinda lumped them into the “sweet junk food” category. […]

Heath vs. Skor


What, after all, is the difference between a Heath Bar and a Skor Bar?
I decided to look into the matter.
I supposed this is no big secret, but since I had never bothered to look at the fine print, I had not realized that Heath and Skor are made in the same factory: […]

The Chocolate Box — See’s Piece by Piece #20 — Peppermint Pattie Hits a Home Run


When the weather gets warmer, my palate turns to certain flavors — lemon, berry and mint, for example. I’ve already tasted See’s Candies’ lemon truffle and raspberry buttercream, so I decided to try the company’s Milk and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties for a little cool refreshment this week.
Tasting Report:
Description: These candies come two […]

Fire up the grill, I want S’mores!


S’mores have been at the top of the list of campfire cuisine for ages, but now we can add them to the top of our “must grill” lists. As I’m sure many of you did, we fired up the grill in celebration of Memorial Day, enjoying the ever-popular hamburgers. But with my sweet-tooth […]