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Marshmallow Peeps!

Marshmallow Peeps!

January 15, 2011 No Comments

How many of you plan on buying your loved ones a few boxes of Peeps for Valentine’s Day? Well guess what!? I am currently in Bethlehem, PA visiting family, and that is where the Marshmallow Peeps factory and company is located. Did you know that in 1953, Peeps joined the Just Born Company. Just Born ...

The History Behind the Twix Bar!

The History Behind the Twix Bar!

January 12, 2011 No Comments

I’m certain that almost every one has had a Twix bar at least once in their life. However, I’m also certain that not many people know the history behind the delicious candy bar. Twix Bars were first released by the Mars Candy Company in 1967 and were sold in the United Kingdom. It wasn’t until ...

Presidential Preferences

July 21, 2010 No Comments

The summer always makes me feel rather patriotic, which makes me think about our country and its leaders. Probably because of the holidays which celebrate the ideals upon which our country stands… In any event, I did a little research on what candy our Presidents prefer (past and present) and here’s a short list: George ...

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The Mystery of Baby Ruth

July 14, 2010 No Comments

We’ve always wondered where the candy bar got its name. Was it named after Babe Ruth, famous baseball star? Or was it named after President Cleveland’s daughter? Curtiss Candy Company, the manufacturer of the Baby Ruth claims the candy bar was named after President Grover Cleveland’s daughter. According to Snopes.com, there are three prominent theories ...

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