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How To Pair Candy With Beer

How To Pair Candy With Beer

January 2, 2012 1 Comment

One of the biggest challenges of throwing an adult party where beer and other libations will be served it serving appropriate candy and sweets that won’t totally ruin the taste of the drinks.  This doesn’t seem to be a big issue with liquor because candy and liquor are a natural pair, but have you ever ...

All Time Top 5 Favorite Hard Candies

All Time Top 5 Favorite Hard Candies

August 17, 2011 1 Comment

I’m reading the book High Fidelity by Nick Hornby right now and, much like in the movie starring John Cusack, the main character and his buddies are always making all-time “Top 5″ lists.  So, in the spirit of the book, I’ve made my “All Time Top 5 Hard Candies.” To be fair, I have not ...

Retro Candy – Perfect 50th Birthday Gift

Retro Candy – Perfect 50th Birthday Gift

February 21, 2011 No Comments

Do you ever have a difficult time buying a gift for someone’s 50th birthday?  There are the usual gifts – spa vouchers, mani-pedi gift certificates, flowers, photo frames, books, etc.  But none of them are as fun or nostalgic as giving someone a collection of retro candies from their past. Many people believe these candies ...