I hadn’t either, until now. The New York Times has called the Candycot a “summer treasure,” and I couldn’t agree more. California grower John Driver has bred these seasonal delicacies in order to sell them commercially. And don’t forget the tastiness of dried apricots too. This fruit is truly satisfying when just picked and dried. ...
News, OtherWow! According to the NY Times, despite the current recession, sugar is comforting to the soul. “As unemployment has risen, Americans, particularly adults, have been consuming growing volumes of candy, from Mary Janes and Tootsie Rolls to Gummy Bears.” People have actually put candy into their budgets, as it is a stress reliever when times ...
News, OtherIt’s summertime! That means the circus has come back around and with it, some of our favorite guilty pleasures – popcorn, circus peanuts, and, of course, cotton candy. There’s nothing quite like the popcorn, as it’s that strange combination of chewy, salty, buttery crunchy goodness. And it comes in that familiar red and white striped ...
News, OtherIt’s baseball season! The sound of the crowd, the crack as the ball hits the bat followed by the mad dash around the bases is considered to be America’s national pastime. When was the last time you took in a game? And the experience isn’t complete without a hot dog, a Cracker jacks, peanuts, and ...
News, OtherOn June 15th and 16th, Shadow PR presented a showcase for the hottest fall collections. The best parts of any showcase are the sneak previews and giveaways. When actress/designer/supermom TORI SPELLING spotted SWEET CITY CANDY, she added Starburst, Gummy Bears, and Jelly Beans to her goody bag which also included UES (Upper Echelon Shoes), Jules ...
News, OtherThis week I definitely have ice cream on my mind… and I started thinking about ice cream toppings. Sprinkles (Jimmies) in rainbow or chocolate, peanut butter cups, crushed malted milk balls, almonds, fresh fruit, M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, gummy bears, heath bars, chocolate chips, hot fudge, caramel, and chocolate rocks. These are just a few of ...
Event Ideas, OtherRecently I went to Maine with my boyfriend to visit his family. He lives near Old Orchard Beach and the Biddeford area. Usually, the Maine accent around there isn’t very strong –we have to go about an hour farther into Maine before the accent becomes pronounced. Tim and I had decided to take the back ...
OtherAs I’m sure you’ve noticed, not all Trail Mixes are the same. I prefer to take a basic trail mix and update it with my own favorite treats. Our basic Trail Mix recipe includes nuts, dried fruit, and something sugary, like M&Ms or Reese’s… but you always pick out your favorites first, right? Well, what ...
Gift Ideas, OtherSweet City Candy is having another contest! DO YOU WANT TO WIN A 5LB BAG OF GUMMY CANDY? JUST GUESS HOW MANY JELLY BEANS ARE IN THE JAR!! The rules are as follows: 1. Follow @SweetCityCandy on Twitter. 2. Retweet the following: RT@SweetCityCandy I just entered SCC’s candy counting contest, and I think there are ...
Contests, OtherYou know how when you walk into the supermarket there’s always a row of candy dispensers? They cost like $.25 and you get a small handful of your chosen candy. The row of dispensers I saw tonight was called The Treasure Center and I thought to myself, if I could design my own personal Treasure ...
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