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According to Larabar’s website, these bars used to be called Maya bars. They’ve replaced the cocoa nibs in Maya bars with ground cocoa beans for a smoother texture and renamed the result. The Jocalat name sounds swankier (because we’re not sure how to pronounce it), and it lets Larabar use an accent breve (it’s amazing […]

It was hot, muggy and steamy on the streets of New York during my recent visit. How did I keep my cool and enjoy a treat without suffering a chocolate meltdown? Why, I just indulged in a refreshing chocolate Italian ice. 
Italian ices are well known on the East Coast, especially in the Mid-Atlantic states.  They […]

Jones Soda Co. is probably most infamous for their Thanksgiving sodas that come in flavors like Turkey & Gravy, Cranberry, and Brussels Sprouts. I don’t know if I’m adventurous enough to try those, but when I saw Jones Soda Co. Carbonated Candy while standing in line at the checkout aisle, I picked up a tin. […]

Really, it was only a matter of time before the instances of food contamination hit our candy supply too. In the latest example, a Mexican candy has been recalled for possibly containing high amounts of lead. The Associated Press reports that California state officials are warning consumers to stop eating De La Rosa Pulparindo candy […]

I like Jolly Ranchers because I’m neurotic and impatient - I crunch up my hard candies instead of waiting for them to dissolve, so they don’t last very long. Fortunately, Jolly Ranchers don’t crunch very well, so I’m forced to savor them. And Bold Fruit Smoothie flavored Jolly Ranchers are, for the most part, worth […]

I can never pass up a battle of the sexes challenge. Maybe it comes from being the younger sister of two adventurous brothers, but when I saw the Yorkie bar proclaiming ‘It’s not for girls’, I had to buy it. I guess that is part of their marketing scheme, and it worked on this suffragette. […]

Picture this: You’ve just had a tough hike up one of the rockiest, tallest mountains you’ve ever tried to tackle, and your energy is running low. Reaching into your backpack to refuel, you pull out a pack of re-energizing… Gummy snacks?
A strange concept for those used to the traditional sports gels and power bars, […]

Homemade Butterscotch Ice Cream
When I first began writing for Sugar Savvy, I was told, in no uncertain terms, that my articles were to be about candy. Not cookies, not ice cream, not soda pop. Candy.
But times change. And our new editor, who admittedly isn’t so new after about six months on the […]

I recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in Brazil and experienced more than just a taste of the local cuisine. I was surprised to find that condensed milk was so ubiquitous there. The continental breakfasts at my hotels all featured a bowl of sweetened condensed milk in the buffet spread, and […]

Pocky is a delicious, sweet treat from Japan. The original version is a thin cookie stick dipped in chocolate. It’s a delightful little snack as there are several sticks to a package, meaning more time can be spent enjoying the taste. According to Wikipedia, Pocky eventually got it’s name from the sound it makes when […]