Too Much Candy Hearts

I picked up a bag of candy hearts the other day because I just love reading the cute little messages on them. I also think they make the greatest gift for that special someone because you can munch on a bag and say nice things to each other like:That’s so cute.
Wow, French, how exotic.Hey wait a minute… That’s a little too much commitment from a candy heart if you ask me.

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The Candy Critic Superbowl Commercial Extravaganza!

Well the dust has settled, the players have gone home to do whatever it is football players do when they’re not playing football, and I have a bunch of cool snack/candy advertisements to watch on the Internet. I’ve decided this year I’m going to post my favourites for you guys to check out, just in case you missed them last night.

My favourite spot this year has to be the Snickers spot featuring Betty White. I know I posted the previews and wrote about it earlier but it really delivered too.

Next this Doritos ad that features what could possibly be the best ninja star ever.

This emerald nuts add is great only because it’s so dam strange.

And finally this Dr Pepper ad featuring midgets and the band Kiss, I mean really do I have to convince you any more to check it out?

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Oh Canadonut

Today at Tim Horton’s I got myself what could possibly be the most patriotic donut ever. Well I guess it’s only patriotic if you’re Canadian, but hey I can share my patriotism.
In fact I invite any of you American folks out there that live close to the border (or even if you don’t) to come up to Canada, walk into a Tim Horton’s and get yourself a Canada donut. You don’t have to think that Canada is the best place in the world, just take a bite and agree that it’s ok.

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Did You Just Drink A Glass of Milk From China?

Well you might want to get yourself checked out or something because apparently there are yet again problems with contaminated milk coming from China. I don’t want to tell you to panic or anything but you just might want to be a little careful. Worst of all it appears that this problem is actually a continuation of the last problem they had about a year ago.

Click here to read about it.

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Have a Super Valentines Day

I wonder who decided that the Superbowl and Valentines Day should be so close to each other. Two very special days (both of which I feel should be real holidays) filled with drama, tension, and lots of advertising for great treats. Really they’re a lot more similar than one might think. Many people expecting great things to happen on both these days and chances are at least half of them will be disappointed. Many people setting up great events on both days, hopping to impress. In some cases body tackles are involved with both holidays, but really that’s a personal choice. Well even though the Superbowl is upon us I’ve decided to focus the review on Valentines Day. Honestly I find Valentines Day treats to be much more creative than Superbowl treats and thus giving me more to write about.

Click here to read this latest review.

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Superbowl Preview From Snickers

I can’t tell you how excited this ad made me when I saw this preview. Snickers and Betty White is about the best idea I could possibly imagine. Can’t wait to see it.

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Displaying Your Superbowl Snacks

Here’s a fun little tip on how to get your Superbowl snacks into the spirit of things. Sure you could just use a bowl but what would be the fun in that?

Click here to see how to make a Superbowl Snack Stadium.

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Once Again I’m Snubbed From the Candy Hall Of Fame

It’s not that I’m really that upset or anything… I’ll get over it… I mean I have been writing about candy for many years now. I’ve traveled the world in order to find cool treats. I’m the poster boy for candy and yet still… No nomination. Well maybe next year.

Click here to find out who made it this year.

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A Little Nostalgia About Cadbury

The Guardian has an article about how the Cadbury/Kraft deal is affecting some of the people in Bourneville England. This little town has been the capitol of Cadbury for many years and generations of families have worked at the plant making some dam fine chocolate. There is obviously some animosity towards the deal from these people because they worry that this institution will leave them behind.

Click here to read about Bourneville.

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Just Say No To Drugs and Yes To Chocolate

Apparently in Peru a small group of farmers have decided to stop growing coca (for the production of cocaine) and decided instead to grow cocoa (for the production of chocolate. These cocoa plants have apparently been awarded high ranking as some of the worlds best. It’s good to see that chocolate really can change the world into a better place.

Click here to read more.

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Chocolate Lobster

I just got an e-mail from the folks at the Bath Sweet Shoppe all about their chocolate lobsters. Now according to them “Out Chocolate Lobster Dinner, while awesome, does not contain actual lobster.” But it looks really cool either way. I like the extra accessories the most; the butter, corn, and lemon are all candy and edible too. Apparently it also comes with a bib, which would be good for me… actually with the way I eat snacks I could probably use a bib all the time.

Click here to check out their site.

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A Little Help On Valentines Day

Here’s a list of 10 of the most aphrodisiac filled foods. I for one am happy to note that many of these ingredients can be found in candies all over the world. That just proves to me that candy (and in particular chocolate) is super sexy.

Click here to read more and get ready for some sexy good times.

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One Up Bacon Lollypop

So how can you top a bacon lollypop? Well why not add a little caffeine to it. These folks at Lollyphile really have some crazy ideas about suckers and I look forward to seeing how far they’ll push the envelope.

Click here to check out their other flavours too.

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Chocolate is a Treat We Can Afford

People in hard financial times still need something to make them happy. Actually people in hard financial times need even more to keep them happy, and it would appear chocolate is filling that gap. Sales are up in the chocolate world and hopefully that will lead to even more new chocolate treats hitting the market to make sure all those people losing their wallets can still have a good day.

Click here to read more of the good news for chocoalte.

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Scary Commercial About Food Makes Me Hungry

I know the point of this commercial is supposed to make me want healthy good food but honestly it really didn’t work for me at all. I now crave purple salad dressing.

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Neilson’s Superbowl Snack Numbers

So it appears that people are planning to spend the same amount of money or less on Superbowl treats this year than last year. They say chips and that kind of snack are on the top of the list for most popular. This is all well and good but I’d be more interested in knowing what kind of strange snacks people have planned for the big game instead of the standards. I’m thinking this year I’ll go for a touchdown crepe.

Click here to read the stats.

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What Bugs Candy Fanatics

The Chive has a fun collection of photos featuring candies and bugs. I’ve tried a few bug infested treats in my day however I still have not braved eating a scorpion. The whole idea of eating a poisoned stinger freaks me out.

Click here to check it out for yourself.

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Giant Food For Regular People

I have a theory about comedy, I think if you make a giant version of anything it’s a sure fire laugh. Running this site you can image that I also have a love of food. So when I found this photo collection of giant food I not only laughed but I also drooled. This can be seen as a pretty embarrassing way to be sitting in front of your computer and I’m just happy I’m at home by myself right now.

Click here to check it out and scroll down to check out the giant Jolly Rancher Lollypop.

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Sticky Sweet Vintage Add

They may give me 5 cents to make it, but I’m thinking I’m going to need a few more bucks to eat it. I’m sure it tastes fine but it looks kind of gross.

Add found on Vintage Ad Browser

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30 Seconds and That’s It

For those that don’t know a 30 second spot on the Superbowl will cost you just under 3 million dollars. Diamond foods knows this and they know that it’s not a cheap investment. What they’re doing this year is they’re going advertise two of their products (Pop Secret and Emeralds Nuts) into one spot and save a few bucks. This lead me to think, let’s say next year I collect images from a bunch of you guys and you each pay me $3334.00 an image. Your image will be on the screen for approximately one thirtieth of a second and we all win.

Click here to learn about Diamonds Spot.

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Ginger in Ginger Ale?

I’ve never really thought of Ginger Ale tasting like Ginger ever before. However after purchasing a nice bottle of Canada Dry I discovered on the label a little “Made from Real Ginger” tag.I guess if you think about it while drinking it you can kind of taste a slight ginger flavour. I always thought of Ginger Ale as just being Ginger Ale flavoured, now it’s making me wonder about cola as a flavour too.

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See What Did I Say About Candy Tax Laws

I said that if one state got the idea others would follow until Canada takes on the idea and suddenly we all have to pay more for a nice little snack. Apparently Colorado is now on board to raise taxes on candy and soda.

Click here and read, but try not to weep.

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It’s a Good Day To Be An American Candy Company

As I noted earlier the deal between Kraft and Cadbury seems to be officially in the bag and going full steam. Also today I learned that Hershey is apparently very profitable lately and they’re doing great sales. I’m not disappointed at all that large candy companies are doing well, I just hope that this type of sales increase is also working out for all the little companies too.

Click here to read about Hershey sales.

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Candy And Your Mouth

Here’s a little information about how candy affects your mouth. Some say it’s the worst for your teeth and gums while I disagree. The worst thing for you to do is eat something you think is good for your teeth when it’s not. At least you know after eating a sweet treat that you should brush your teeth and limit the sweet treats as well. With some snacks people think they’re healthy but really they can be just as bad as candy for your gums and teeth.

Click here to read more about your mouth and sweet treats.

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Expected Valentines Day Habits

I was reading through this article about the expected amount people are going to spend on Valentines Day this year and it occurred to me… How do they know what people might spend? Then it occurred to me that maybe this was a plot by women to get men to buy more this year than last. I only say this because I can see no other purpose to these statistics than perpetuating this idea.

Click here and see for yourself.

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The Story of Krafbury Continues

I think it’s official, official now. Apparently Cadbury shareholders have agreed to the whole Kraft buyout (or at least 71.7% have) so the deal is done and thing are apparently going to get rolling. From what I also understand for this deal to go through Kraft didn’t even have to get any approval either, the more I read about modern business the more I just get confused.

Click here to become as confused about this deal as I am.

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Give a Buck to A Charity For Free

The folks at Surf Sweets will give a dollar to a charity simply by signing up to their Facebook fan page. Both of the charities are ones I’ve never heard of but sound like they do some pretty cool things. Join up and check it out, then get a bag of organic gummy bears and chow down.

Click here if you got the Facebook thing.

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