As a child, my parents never went down the candy aisle at the grocery store. They didn’t want to tempt me. But like nearly every kid, I loved candy. Today, I still try to avoid the candy aisles at the grocery store or big box store. Even though it’s been decades since I went door-to-door…
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In recent years, you have likely noticed that the size of your favorite chocolate bar is shrinking while the price is rising. And it looks like things are about to get worse. There is a significant cocoa shortage worldwide, and prices are beginning to increase. The days of a cheap candy bar are likely gone…
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Valentine’s Day is here once again. And many people will celebrate with chocolate. That makes perfect sense; who doesn’t love it? But how and when did chocolate get associated with this Hallmark holiday in the first place? There’s no simple answer. Some think the tradition goes back hundreds of years…
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Halloween is almost here, and it’s time to think about our tricks and treats. Everyone has a favorite candy to give and receive. Now I’m not talking about brands here. I’m talking about the types of candy people enjoy the most. The favorite treat for Halloween won’t surprise you, but some other findings will…
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Everyone has a favorite flavor of ice cream. Although few people want to admit it, it’s likely vanilla. Sure chocolate and strawberry are popular, but not as popular as you might think…
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It’s Easter, and many children are enjoying their baskets filled with candy. One thing that I’ve noticed in recent years, is that your favorite Easter Candy is changing…
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For years people have claimed that bacon makes everything better. Recently I read something that too the statement to a new level. It’s not just bacon, but bacon and chocolate that make things better. However, I think they mean either makes things better…
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I love Boston Baked Beans. And I’m not talking about the legumes. I’m talking about that hard to find candy treat. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. But for years, they’ve been tough to find…
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For many, eggs are something that you prefer in a specific way. But today we’re not talking about chicken eggs, we’re talking eggs of a chocolate variety…
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I’ve always felt that I was a lit bit different from almost everyone else. And sometimes it truly is the difference between light and dark….
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