Category Archives: candy/chocolate

We had an impromptu dessert party this evening. You see, I received this incredible hand-me-down ice cream machine, and I just had to test it out: I couldn’t locate my file of ice cream recipes, so I had to search … Continue reading →

I finally made it to Cost Plus World Market to seek out the Tim Tam biscuits. I wanted to report that not only do they carry the original Tim Tams, but they also now have the double-coat Tim Tams and … Continue reading →

I don’t know if you noticed, but I haven’t blogged about candy in quite some time. Let’s fix that. I got some great Japanese candies from Kat last week. The package in the upper left contains gummies in shave ice … Continue reading →

Thank you, Tooth Carrie, for introducing me to all the delights of Minnesota candy manufacturer Fritzie Fresh. I’m telling you, the Fritzie Fresh gummi brite crawlers are the best gummi worms I’ve ever had. They have the perfect texture and … Continue reading →

Kelli of champagne brownie and tea sweets fame has done it again. This month she is offering White Tea & Strawberry Tea Sweets through Amai Tea & Bake House. I might need to order some!

Hey you candy freaks out there! It’s a good time to be a candy fiend, what with all the limited edition sweet treats that are currently available. These are Snickers Peanut Caramel Chews plus some Skittles with limited edition lemon … Continue reading →

So I haven’t blogged about candy in a while. Candyswappers is still happening, and I’m in the midst of sending out all the swap partner info now. I got all confused by my database, so my brother took pity on … Continue reading →

I went to Spokane, Washington, for the weekend with my mother. My cousin’s daughter (i.e., my mother’s brother’s granddaughter) is spending a semester abroad (she is Japanese), and this somehow landed her in Spokane. We actually have ties to Spokane–my … Continue reading →

My tea sweets from Amai Tea & Bake House arrived today! So far I have sampled the earl grey & currant and the matcha. Both really flavorful and delicious! The packaging is very elegant and appealing. They are taking orders … Continue reading →

VERY EGG-SIGHTING NEWS for all you US-based Tim Tam lovers out there! Lori mentioned that Cost Plus World Market purportedly sells Tim Tams, so I immediately got on the horn and called our local store for further information. IT HAS … Continue reading →