http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog Candy Blog - devoted to Retro & Nostalgic Candy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:08:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_1092" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Cool Kidz tackle Dubble Bubble Gum. Painterz and other funky chewable creations from Concord Confections"][/caption]  Today we tried Dubble Bubble Gum, Crybaby, and Painterz. Dubble Bubble Cry Babies come in a package of 5 pieces of gum, and they are sour at first, but you then get ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/the-cool-kidz-review-dubble-bubble-and-painterz-gum/ [caption id="attachment_1086" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="If you are looking for a candy mix, perfect for pocket or purse, we hope this guide will shed light on our many offerings"][/caption] Sharability: 10 Denture Danger: 1-10 Convenience: 10 Novelty: 7-9 Overall: 10 (everyone can find something they like) Candy mixes are great because you can try new candies and ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/having-a-party-pick-the-best-candy-party-mix-for-you/ [caption id="attachment_1082" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Brach's Neopolitan Sundaes are a hard to find candy that are one of the original Brach's candies..."][/caption] Sharability: 8 Denture Danger: 7 Convenience: 9 Novelty: 5 Overall: 7  This one is for those who are coco for coconut. This sticky brick of candy incorporates the three colors and an attempt at the ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/brach%e2%80%99s-neapolitan-coconut-sundaes-a-valiant-effort/ [caption id="attachment_1078" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Cool Kids turn up the heat with Hot Tamales"][/caption] Today we reviewed Hot Tamales.  These are definitely a favorite of Brookes, as they are red-hot firing, chewy cinnamon-flavored candies. These are definitely a wake up call when you first put them in your mouth, but as ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/the-cool-kidz-turn-up-the-heat-with-hot-tamales/ [caption id="attachment_1075" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Although we tend to favor retro candy advertisements or wrappers, we couldn't resist this cute Sixlets candy logo from Sweetworks"][/caption] Sharability: 5 Denture Danger: 3 Convenience: 8 Novelty: 6 Overall: 8  Sixlets are, without a doubt, one of those childhood favorites. I used to love getting a tube and eating the little ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/sixlets-the-bold-and-the-beautiful/ [caption id="attachment_1072" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="It would be hard to imagine Easter or an Easter Basket without Brach's Fiesta Malt Eggs"][/caption] Sharability: 8 Denture Danger:  5 Convenience: 7 Novelty: 8 Overall: 8 Sweet, almost too sweet, cruncharific, colorful, malty, chocolatey, candy covered, (but mostly malty); these Brach’s Pastel Fiesta Malted Milk Eggs are perfect for the Easter ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/add-a-little-color-to-easter-with-brach%e2%80%99s-pastel-fiesta-malted-milk-eggs/ [caption id="attachment_1069" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Becca Droz shares with us the logic nd the ratings system on our Candy Blog"][/caption] So I have been using this self-created rating system for every candy I have blogged about and I realized I never really explained what each category really means. I apologize. Please, let ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/the-candy-blog-rating-system-uncovered/ [caption id="attachment_1063" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Cool Kidz try Peach Rings and Sour Brite Crawlers"][/caption] This week we tried peach rings and sour-bright crawlers. The peach rings had a peachy vibe, as they were artificially flavored, and the sour-bright crawlers consisted of a mixture of different colors and flavors. As they appeared ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/the-cool-kidz-share-their-thoughts-on-sour-brite-crawlers-and-peach-rings/ [caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="207" caption="Chocolate Covered Peeps are available in Dark or Milk Chocolate and add a new twist to an old classic..."][/caption] Sharability: 1 Denture Danger: 5 Convenience: 8 Novelty: 8 Overall: 9  This is quite an interesting new twist on the classic Easter candy, Peeps. This individually wrapped peep is crunchy, this peep is ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/peeps-milk-chocolate-covered-marshmallow-not-to-be-confused-with-chocolate-covered-peeps/ [caption id="attachment_1055" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Brach's Jelly Nougats are an all time classic from one of America's most beloved candy companies..."][/caption] Sharability: 6 Denture Danger: 8 Convenience: 8 Novelty: 4 Overall: 7 Jelly Nougats.  They don’t have the most appealing name, but this white nougat with multicolored jelly pieces within it might surprise you in what’s most ... http://www.candyfavorites.com/blog/go-nuts-for-brach%e2%80%99s-jelly-nougats/