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Chill Out This Spring


With a weather forecast of clear, sunny, and 80 degrees, I can only think one thing: ice cream season is fast approaching, my friends (not that ice cream is ever out of season).
Ben & Jerry’s, one of my favorite out-of-the-freezer brands, has introduced three new flavors to their line. First up is Cake Batter, a […]

Annabelle’s Rocky Road


Annabelle’s Rocky Road is a retro candy that’s easily distinguishable by its bright red wrapper. I first read about Annabelle’s, who also makes the Abba Zabba and the Big Hunk, in Steve Almond’s Candy Freak. The wrapper promises milk chocolate coated marshmallow with cashews, which I was excited about, as it’s hard to go wrong […]

Little Debbie Counts Calories Too


I’m sure you’re aware of the “100 Calorie” trend that has been saturating grocery store shelves throughout the past year. All of your favorites come in 100 calories portions these days. Hostess Cupcakes, Doritos, even 3 Musketeers. So it’s no surprise that the little smiling girl in the cowboy hat has finally skipped around to […]

Heaven-Sent


Move over Sweet and Sara, there’s a new vegan marshmallow in town! And just who would have the smarts, skills, and creativity to make this elusive confection? You! Well, it’s thanks to the innovative folks over at Angel Food and their revolutionary marshmallow kits, but you’re the one who’s actually cooking up these sweet treats, […]

KitKat Hazelnut Cream


Here in the US, the Kit Kat is manufactured under Hershey’s. Elsewhere in the world, Kit Kat is made by Nestle. My Kit Kat Hazelnut Cream was given to me by my friend Katie, who bought it for me while in Egypt last Christmas, so it’s made by Nestle. And because it’s probably manufactured in […]

Reese’s Peanut Butter Whoppers


 
Whoppers have always been one of those candies that I could take or leave. I’ve never been one to buy candy at the movies (I’m more of a popcorn girl), and they’re just not quite chocolaty enough to satisfy a craving for cocoa. Plus, there’s the malt thing. When I was in grade school, malt was just […]

Wrigley’s Extra Berry Pearadise


Wrigley’s seems to be taking its flavor cues from Bath and Body Works, circa 1998. Case in point: One of its latest offerings is Beary Pearberry, which reminds me of my go-to fragrance for several years—pearberry. On the recommendation of a friend who has been obsessed with it and whose gum preferences are usually aligned […]