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P is for Peeps

2009-07-19T09:01:00.002-04:00

I was scouring the house the other day looking for some candy to paint, when I remembered the Peeps I had stashed in the freezer. Woo hoo!And this just in from Alexandra: a Peeps store ("Peeps & Co.") will be opening this fall in Maryland.

How Do You Like Your Reese's?

2009-07-18T09:19:00.002-04:00

Here's a great video from the "Real Life With Married People" series. If you're a Reese's lover, you'll totally get it! I love the wife's expressions.

Still Life with Marshmallows and Lollipop

2009-07-17T08:04:00.002-04:00

"Who did this?" I heard Mr. Goodbar say from the living room last night.Uh-oh. I was expecting something like marker on the sofa or the cat dressed in pajamas.Instead, we found this sitting on a little chair. Apparently a still life crafted by the Sugar Baby before he went to bed.

In the Red: Cherry Dum Dums are the Shizz

2009-07-15T14:23:00.003-04:00

As I've mentioned before, Dum Dums have become quite a commodity in this house; they are the ultimate potty training tool. After reaching a successful goal, the Sugar Baby stands on a step stool in the kitchen and anxiously awaits the big bag of lollipops. He looks very carefully before choosing his precious reward. The thing is, he's all about red. So all the cherry pops went first, then the

Mexican Candy: A Poop Theme

2009-07-15T08:35:00.005-04:00

As I mentioned previously, The Connection brought me a bag of crazy candy from Mexico, which was incredibly thoughtful. The only thing was, I just couldn't bring myself to try it because I was afraid of swine flu tasting them. So I did the next best thing: I passed it all onto the Baron.Pelon Pelon Rico:Gretl says:"Looks like something that comes out of the Sugar Baby's diaper. It's

Going Batty

2009-07-14T07:22:00.001-04:00

Here's a piece of black licorice dressed up like a bat for Halloween. Consider this a sort of commercial break before I post the next not-so-tasty review.

Fair Warning: This Ain't Pretty

2009-07-13T12:35:00.003-04:00

It's been a way busy summer here at the old Yum Yum headquarters, so I've had to dole out some of my stash to the wee Von Schokolats to review. First up, Tung Toos, Candy Tongue Art. I think this might be one of those candies that, in 30 years, people will be saying, "Hey, remember those tattoos you'd put on your tongue?" And someone will respond, "Oh yeah! I remember those. What were they called

When Baby Candy Corns Get Sassy

2009-07-10T07:56:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was just one of those days. So I funneled my fury into a candy corn translation. I think today will be much better.

Mexican Madness

2009-07-09T21:12:00.002-04:00

Lookee here at this crazy assortment of candy The Connection brought me back from Mexico. That thing up top, right, which looks like a turd on a stick is a tamarind lollipop that's supposed to be corn-shaped. I'm not exactly sure what the Duvalin is, but it's the most appetizing-looking of all of them. The bag contains hard filled tamarind with chile candies and that other thing is ... well, I

D is for Dum-Dums

2009-07-08T07:59:00.003-04:00

Great uses for Dum-Dum lollipops:1) Cat toy. Put one on a slick surface and watch the kitty bat it around.2) Potty training incentive. They're the perfect small treat. (That, or a single M&M).3) Playing a miniature drum.

Mmmmm, beer fudge!

2009-07-07T19:47:00.003-04:00

Breaking news from Alexandra! At Tin Bin Alley, a store in Cooperstown, NY, you can score some beer fudge! Yes indeedy, beer fudge is what I said! Here's a comment Alex got from the store owner:"It's made using Brewery Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence Stout. It makes for a unique Belgian taste, different from the everyday taste of regular fudge made with cream."Sounds verrrryyyy interesting!

New Wonka Gummies: No Artificial Colors or Flavors!

2009-07-07T08:55:00.004-04:00

I was pretty psyched earlier this year when I found out that Wonka would be releasing two new products: Sour Puckerooms and Sluggles Gummies. These sounded like just the kind of fun candy the market has been lacking for a while, because, let's face it, gummie worms and bears can only excite and amuse for so long.The Sour Puckerooms are little mushroom shaped gummies with a sour dusting, similar

H is for Hearts

2009-07-03T07:36:00.002-04:00

Hey Yumsters! Have a great 4th of July weekend! I'll be back on Tuesday. Here's a preview of what's to come: Mexican candy, Wonka's Puckerrooms and Sluggles, candy tongue tattoos and lots more!

Candy Postcards

2009-07-01T21:37:00.002-04:00

Check out this awesome postcard I bought in Brattleboro, Vermont this weekend. The witch is saying, "Mi Casa es Su Casa" to Hansel and Gretel and pointing to her candy house. Haha!

Lindt Straccitella: No Matter How You Pronounce It, It's Yummy!

2009-06-30T17:46:00.003-04:00

I've recently discovered the joy that is Straccitella. A new gelato place has opened nearby, and I've fallen in love with this traditional cream-and-dark chocolate flavor. I suppose you could compare it to chocolate chip ice cream, but it's just so much better.At the evil WalMart the other day, I saw a bag of Lindt truffles that included a sample of their new Straccitella flavor, so I had to get

Miscellaneous Pictures Tuesday

2009-06-30T08:24:00.002-04:00

Today I'm tying up some loose ends. Here's a big chocolate penny I bought for the Sugar Baby at the Vermont Country Store: Some chocolates from my friend's husband who travels overseas all the time: Neuhaus Truffles that we ate for Candy Yum Yum's anniversary:

Zero Bars: No, I Didn't Imagine How Sucky They Taste

2009-06-29T15:35:00.005-04:00

When I think of Zero bars, here's what comes to mind: a vague, fuzzy memory of standing in the neighbor's backyard. I'm probably, I don't know-- 5? 6? 7 years old? I've somehow procured a Zero bar, which I've never had before. I unwrap it and am shocked to see that it is white. I've never seen a white candy bar before. I take a bite. It is disgusting. Flash forward to 2009. I haven't had a Zero

E is for Eggs

2009-06-28T17:08:00.003-04:00

Back to work on my Candy ABC's. These are Cadbury Mini Eggs-- the U.S. kind.

Take the Weekend Off

2009-06-25T21:47:00.004-04:00

Hey Yumsters,Just to let you know, I'll be out of touch with the world this weekend. I'll be back on Monday with reports of candy from a weekend with the von Schokolats!Hugs and Kisses, Madame Yum Yum

Candy Craft: Turn Your Mint Tins into Magic

2009-06-24T07:22:00.002-04:00

Liesl von Schokolat graduated from 8th grade last week. She's made me a proud auntie. I bought her a necklace, but I thought that I'd rather give it to her in some sort of funky box instead of the usual ugly white box. So I pulled out an empty mint tin and started playing around. First, I painted it black, then I glued on some decorative paper. On the lid, I put stickers of her initials and

Old Timey Faves from Cracker Barrel

2009-06-24T06:56:00.007-04:00

As previously mentioned, I bought a few goodies for myself at Cracker Barrel. First, Zotz. The Ice Cube Queen introduced me to Zotz at an early age, and I immediately loved them. If you haven't tried them, they're little lozenge-sized hard candies. Inside is a burst of fizzy sourness (probably having to do with citric acid, I'm sure), and you can't help but pucker when you taste them. I haven't

Sweet Treat of the Week: Kayla from Teeny Boppers!

2009-06-22T22:03:00.004-04:00

What a Sweet Treat we have this week! Our guest sweetie is Kayla, who is the head honcho at Teeny Boppers: A blog for girls. Check it out! In the meantime, here's what Kayla digs in the way of candy. What is your favorite candy?Definitely Reese's. Peanut butter and chocolate are soulmates!! They are sooo yummy together!Share a childhood candy memory.Sometimes my mom stashes candy up in the pantry

Candy Milestone: Sugar Baby's First Wax Bottle and Candy Stick

2009-06-21T21:11:00.003-04:00

The Sugar Baby and I just got back from four days at the Von Schokolat Estate. Along the way, we stopped at Cracker Barrel for lunch, where I of course bought some candy. Whilst perusing the old-timey candy, a worker came up to us and held out a tray. "Would you like to try a wax bottle?" she asked.What?! Who offers wax bottles as samples?!The Sugar Baby took one (red, of course, as he's decided

Lamar Odom and No-Nuts: Candy Soulmates?

2009-06-16T16:25:00.002-04:00

They say there's no such thing as coincidence, so what, dear Yumsters, does this mean?The Ice Cube Queen sent me an article from some Florida newspaper about Lamar Odom's favorite candy. (In case you don't know--because I certainly didn't--he's a player for the Lakers.) Apparently he's a candy fiend and he's quoted as saying, "It's funny because the games I played well were the games where I ate

The Great Debate: Dark vs. Milk

2009-06-16T08:38:00.002-04:00

(Milk Chocolate: "Where's the party?" Dark Chocolate: "I can't believe they let them in.") As you may recall, Jody made the following comment during the Great Candy Giveaway:"I would like to see you address the fact that people who like dark chocolate feel that they are better than those who like milk chocolate. I would like you to tell them that it is a matter of taste. And that they're