Candy Chat Chicago

Hanukkah Party and Lily‘s Redemption

Saturday night at Leah's annual Hanukkah party, the talk turned to candy and the microphones came out! Laurel Crown, Nick Manesis and Daliah Fritz all joined Jocelyn next to the fire pit to talk about candy and taste test from the Fannie May Colonial Box. Then Jocelyn dropped by a few nights later to try more caramels, jelly beans and see if Lily's candy choices could be redeemed.
What we tried
Zum Zum Miel from Lily on Friday Night Movie Podcast
Fannie May Colonial
Trader Joes Taste Test Caramels
Belly Flops
 
And we talked about...
Milk Shake Candy Bar
Figs vs Dates vs Prunes
Fig Newtons are a rich kid's snack?
Ice cream as an adult vs kid?
Worst candy in the world?
Pastores Brunch on Lincoln is great!
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Thanksgiving Eve with Mom

Leah's mom, Linda Jones, came up for Thanksgiving, so we got out the microphones and candy from Lily at Friday Night Movie Podcast and recorded for nearly two hours.
We tried...
Trader Joe's Caramel Taste Test 2021
100 Grand
El Almendro
Club de Gourmet Croquers
Zots
Key Lime Kit Kat
And we talked about
Burnt French Peanuts
Dubble Bubble
Cherry Cordials
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Funeral candy and a Trader Joe‘s taste test

This week we dive into the Trader Joe's Taste Test of Caramel and try three mystery flavors in the two foot box of treats. Trust us - you should follow the directions on the box and actually share the very rich, large caramels with your friends, families and frenemies.
We try or discuss
Trader Joe's English Toffee
Trader Joe's Taste Test of Caramel
Reese's Peanut Brittle Cups
Reese's Nutcrackers (mini)
Sonic pretzel twist
Breast cancer hospital stuff
Why do dogs feet smell like fritos?
Why do senior cats want cheetos?
Candy: The Sweet History
Finally, we ask the question - what is the candy that should be served at your funeral?
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Girl Scout Candies and Candy Ransom news

Leah and Jocelyn tried three types of Girl Scout candies from the Fall sales. Seems like sales have closed for most troops, but we found one link that is still working through November 15th, 2021. Go and support the Girl Scouts and get some delicious treats!
We try Dulce de Leche Owls, Mint Penguins, and Caramel Apples!
Candy News
Ferrara Candy Ransomware Attack
ButterFinger Peanut Butter Rumors
Warheads tongue injuries
Warheads FAQs
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Pearson‘s Pumpkin Spice returns for Halloween!

Jocelyn and Leah open a surprise from the fine folks at Pearson's Candies and try another round of Pearson's Salted Nut Rolls, then we rank the candy that Leah bought for Halloween. Jocelyn calls her mom for help with some nostalgic sodas and Leah tells the tall tales she expects her dad to fact check.
Candies
Salted Nut Roll
Peanut Butter Salted Nut Roll
Pumpkin Spice Salted Nut Roll
Pearson’s Maple Nut Goodie
Pearson’s Mint Patties
How would you order these candies?
Milky Way
Snickers
Twix
Plain M&Ms
Tootsie Roll - big
Tootsie Roll - long, skinny
Tootsie Roll - small
Tootsie Roll - fruit
Tootsie Roll Pop
Other random links
Pearson's Hitler Doll
Sky Bar
7-Up Candy
American Soda Company 
Madeline vs Matilda
Tik Tok 2 Liter Chute
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Special Delivery: Nerds with Daliah Fritz

Daliah Fritz, the financial mastermind behind My Small Business Pro, dropped in during Leah's recovery and we wound up recording a podcast. When she mentioned her favorite candy was Nerds, we had some delivered by (not our sponsor yet) GoPuff. Over the course of the meandering two-hour conversation, we tried a dozen candies.
Show Notes
Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Are the eggs bad?
Bonne Maman advent calendar
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Late Night Willy Wonka Chatting

Jocelyn's dear friend John was in the mood to talk about Willy Wonka, so we hopped on Zoom at midnight and got to Candy Chatting about the movie. Jocelyn and Leah tried two new Pearson's Salted Nut Roll flavors - Apple Pie and Pumpkin Spice!
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Tasting Turkey Dinner Candy Corn!

Leah and Jocelyn got their hands on Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn as the ultimate candy corn sample. The flavors in 2021 were updated to include Apple Pie and Coffee, which permeated the bag.
We also tried Eton Mess Candy Kittens thanks to Vicki in London! Guest Claudia sent over some Reese's Pieces Candy Eggs for Leah to try.
Show Links
@DomesticBlisters on Tik Tok
Butter Bell
You Tried Dat
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Claudia samples Pearson‘s Salted Nut Roll (part 2)

The second half of our epic taste test with Claudia. We taste three different versions of Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, talk about marching band, and the difference between an oboe and English horn. Claudia also divulges her top three chocolate and non-chocolate candies.
Claudia's pup Hubbell is a treat to follow Instagram.
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Candy Corn, Cherry Mash and Court Warming with Claudia (Part 1)

Jocelyn's good friend Claudia, a defender of Candy Corn and bringer of Cherry Mash, joins us for part one of a marathon candy test taste. In this episode we have a variety of candy corn products, try Missouri's own Cherry Mash and talk about the regional differences in our Midwestern high school proms. Next week we continue with Claudia and finally taste the Pearson's Salted Nut Roll.
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Show Links
Fiestaware color history
Reese's Pieces Eggs
Marshmallow test
Cherry Mash
Pony Express
 
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