Category Archives: candy/chocolate

There’s a restaurant in one of the little beach towns around here that serves great clam chowder. You can get it in a bread bowl, which I think is one of the greatest inventions in the world. Rachael introduced me … Continue reading →

Okay, the blog police busted me for being flaky on posts, so here ya go. Once upon a time, in a very unlikely place (Spokane, WA), I discovered the most delectable cookie ev-uh. It was big, melt-in-your-mouth buttery, dense, and … Continue reading →

I like Altoids, and I also like sour candy, so when I spied the Altoids sour fruit gum, I was giddy with delight and anticipation. First chew is pretty good, with a nice sour hit, but the gum goes utterly … Continue reading →

I had to rescue them, didn’t I? I am tempted to go back and get more …

Yesterday I got a phone call from the post office. They said they had an express package for me, and I could either pick it up or just wait to have it delivered on Monday. Hmm, express package? I figured … Continue reading →

My brother was doing something to my blog, or something weird happened with his computer, so that’s why things were wonky around here. His computer also ate the last post about the dead pound cake. Oh well. The dead pound … Continue reading →

You know, one good thing about the postal service taking a holiday off is that you get twice as much mail the next day! One thing the mailman brought was a surprise box of Hauser Chocolates, courtesy of Sarah (I … Continue reading →

Sometimes it pays to go out into the world: I like caramel, but I have to say it isn’t my first choice in terms of candy. Still, I couldn’t resist these. They taste like how a Milk Dud might taste … Continue reading →

Hope everyone had a nice and relaxing holiday. Ours was fun, and my butternut squash soup turned out just fine, thanks to your suggestions! I don’t have much else to report except that Peter completed his very first sewing project … Continue reading →

I thought I’d throw another candy post in here before listing my christmas shopping guide (I have to tell you about one place right now, though. Remember those cute miniature clay donuts and sushi? Well, Amy has launched Amyville, her … Continue reading →