Sugar Savvy

Cheese is like a religion in our house, and although we’ve had a fondue pot for years, we’ve inexplicably never used it for chocolate. I decided it was time to remedy that situation, and the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday gave me an excuse to try it out. In the end, however, the process took place […]

I have to admit I already had quite a crush on Charles Chocolates. I first flirted with them at a Fancy Food Show a few years ago. Somehow I kept coming back to Charles’ booth to nibble a little more on this, sample a little more of that. I couldn’t get enough.
My […]

Let me tell you about a wonderful food combination. Some people have already been enlightened to its wonders, while others still wander around aimlessly bumping into one another blind to this delectable duo.

Next time you decide to attend a movie screening order your obligatory popcorn, but you must also buy “Buncha Crunch.” When you make […]

Disclosure alert: These mints were samples sent by Newman’s Own.
I love the packaging on these Newman’s Own mints. They took the Altoids-like tin we’re used to and made it more exciting with the old fashioned circus advert. The top of the tin informs you that they’re made with organic sweeteners.
My first thought on opening the […]

This handsome nugget, in addition to a similar Mint Sandwich Cookie, is featured as a Christmas item on the Emily’s Chocolates website, smartly packaged in a sturdy and festive snowman-adorned tub. But a peanut butter sandwich cookie, if you ask me, defies seasonal pigeonholing. And luckily, when I received them in the mail just last […]

I love Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream, out of the widespread, commercial ice cream brands, it’s probably my favorite. It’s not just about the creative flavors and their naming. I admire the fact that the company is commited to things like support for farms, fair trade and preserving the nature of products. But in the […]

I’d never heard of Hammond’s until I picked up their Caramel Covered Marshmallow (BUY!), which they call Mitchell Sweets, at The Candy Store (I’ve since seen them repackaged with a different sticker at Sur La Table). I kind of wish I’d spent my money on something else, though to be fair to The Candy Store, […]

Peanuts trigger my migraines, so when I eat one, it has to be worth it. I love Reese’s Pieces, but the only time I eat one is normally around Halloween. Lately, I have been seeing the commercials for the new candy bar by Reese’s, the Reese’s Whipps. The way the commercial makes the Reese’s Whipps […]

Emily’s Chocolates does charming packaging, and this magenta box is no exception. Inside are cashews, almonds, and macadamias enrobed in a thick layer of milk chocolate — certainly a treat for any nut lover.
The crescent-shaped cashews make up the majority of the mix. Cashews pair nicely with chocolate, but they are mild nuts. I wish […]