Category Archives: candy/chocolate

I guess starting candyswappers has paid off, because I had a good mail day the other day! I got candy from my candyswap partner, and I also got a crocheted bunny clutching an eggplant. Isn’t he cute? The talented and … Continue reading →

Marshmallow Peeps are “always in season” now, but really, Easter is indisputably the ultimate season for Peeps. No other holiday comes with Peeps accessories! Today I stumbled upon the Peeps display, and it was a sight to behold. I think … Continue reading →

Once again I accomplished no sewing. How can that be? Saturday Melissa and I headed north. Our original intention was to go to the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington, but we ended up going to IKEA instead. I … Continue reading →

Candyswapper membership is coming along well. We have more than 100 members so far! Woohoo! I can’t wait for the first swap! Okay, so to continue with sweets talk, here’s a book I’ve had for a really long time. It … Continue reading →

Wow, we are building a very nice group of candy lovers! Just remember that you can join at any time, so there’s no pressure to join, say, today, if you don’t want to. Also, becoming a member does not mean … Continue reading →

So last year I toyed with the idea of putting together a candy swap. I set up a yahoo group and promptly ignored it. Well, lately I haven’t been getting very interesting mail, but I figure if I get the … Continue reading →

Oh yeah. And no, they’re not all for me.

It’s February and time to start thinking about sweet treats for Valentine’s Day, and do I have a recommendation for you! Champagne Wishes Brownies! I ordered some of these around the holidays, and they were incredible–very dense with intense chocolate … Continue reading →

Well, another year has come and gone! I don’t think I am going to make any resolutions this year, except maybe to get healthy. Anyway, a year certainly can’t end without some sweets! A few weeks ago Melissa and I … Continue reading →

My personal benefactor in Chicago sent me some limited edition peanut butter fudge Frangos. I guess I picked the wrong day to skip my morning run.