Jonny | Candy Gurus

Red Band Sour Suckers

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 20, 2013

What’s better than old friends? Old candy. One of my oldest buddies, way back from my Frankie Goes...

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Tree Hugger Gum – Name Kinda Says It All

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 13, 2013

Artificial sweeteners are in almost ALL gums these days. So what's a progressive hippy parent to do?

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Mr. Blubber Brause Bonbons

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 7, 2013

They're fizzy, 'kept they're not.

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Bona Vita Ingwer Bonbons : Citrus Ginger Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 30, 2013

Ginger in candy is almost passé. ALMOST.

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Bitter Crunky Bar

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 23, 2013

After eating this Crunky, I'm feeling a tad cranky. Also, I'd like to Crunk.

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Cheri’s Desert Harvest Prickly Pear Cactus Jelly Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 18, 2013

My new favorite kind of candy in a flavor I've never tried before.

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Lollyphile Goes Way Off The Reservation : Blue Cheese Lollipops

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 14, 2013

Instead of picking the Blue Cheese lovingly off the top of your Cobb Salad an savoring every bite, why not suck on a smooth ball of it for hours?

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Video Review : Fla•Vor•Ice Squeeze Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 9, 2013

It's exactly like the frozen version of Flav•R•Ice except inedible, disgusting, with notes of vaseline and lube.

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Video Review : Twinkies, The “Cupcake With Frosting On The Inside”

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 4, 2013

The age old Twinkie is reviewed by request. Go get...

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Choward’s Guava

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 12, 2013

It's old, it's new, it's hard, it's soft. It's....CHOWARD! ('s)

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Bassett’s Sherbet Lemons

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 10, 2013

Boiled sweets are a crucial part of the candy world, as well as candy history. These are perhaps the most iconic boiled sweet there is. DO THE MATH, HOT SHOT!

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Trader Joe’s All Natural Fruit Jellies

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 6, 2013

America doesn't know much from Pates De Fruits. Actually, I don't either, but I'm learning.

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Sour Punch Bites : I Should Have Known Better

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 29, 2013

I can't resist sour chewy things. It's my weakness.

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Raley’s Confectionary : Cut “Rock” Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 22, 2013

Welcome to your new favorite candy dish filler.

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Video Review – Disneyland $6 Lollipop

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 7, 2013

Ever seen a lollipop the size of an 8 year old's head? Even a kid with an unusually large head?

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Video Review : Quick Blast

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 23, 2013

It's small-it's plastic-it's from China! And it's got warnings galore on the packaging. WE'RE IN!

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Rheila Salmiak Gummidrops

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 18, 2013

Do any among you dabble in the dark arts that is licorice? Then come along, kiddies. We have things to learn.

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Cry Baby Eggs

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 9, 2013

The year was 1981. Leo Sayer was crushing it on mom's AM radio. It was hot, mom was driving the carpool, and I was chewing Gator Gum. Like a BOSS.

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Walkers Nonsuch Original Toffee

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 26, 2013

What's toffee..exactly? How is it different than caramel? Which is better? And as always, we tackle the persistently tough question "is it hard enough?"

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Haribo Juicy Gold Bears

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 18, 2013

Take the best Gummy Bears ever. Now, mess with them. Add cool flavors. Real juice. Whaddaya get? Absolute SHITE. Just kidding, tee hee!

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Sallos X-Tra Cool

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 14, 2013

All things people hate (hard candy, licorice, intense mint) in one convenient package!

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Haribo Sour Tongues : “Sweaties”

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 7, 2013

What's your opinion about candy that sweats?

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Mentos Fresh Cola

Reviewed by Jonny on May 30, 2013

Mentos takes on one of my all-time favorite candy flavors.

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Swedish Fish

Reviewed by Jonny on May 23, 2013

How many fish is too many fish? Turns out: 7!

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Dandy’s Coconut / Coconut & Ginger Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on May 17, 2013

Do you hate coconut? Olives? Ginger? Hard Candies? Then read on!

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Trolli Sour Stixi

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2013

With a pretty unique consistency, this offering from Trolli continues their track record of excellence overseas

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Sula Toffee To Go “Kaffeecreme”

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 25, 2013

Caramel goes with salt. This we know. But does it go with coffee? What about white chocolate? Porjk Belly?

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Dewars Fine Candies : Bakersfield’s Finest

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 18, 2013

I think I might have liked taffy when I was 4, but now? They all taste the same: bland, boring. And now we have more to try...

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Venco Licorice Chalk : School’s In Session Yo.

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 4, 2013

Get ready to CHALK this up to experience. (taps microphone).......Is this thing on?

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Fruchtgummi Vom Feinstein is NOT a Jewish Vampire. It’s an amazing candy confectioner that you need to know about NOW.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 28, 2013

Flavor combinations that put what we're used to eating to shame....

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Zoe’s Chocolate Co. : Two Bars For Review

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 21, 2013

What's gona be better: animal crackers in milk chocolate, or jelly beans in dark? Serious first world issue to ponder.

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Gustaf’s Dutch Licorice Cats

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 15, 2013

More quality licorice out of Holland....

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Classic Candy Review : The Astro Pop

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 11, 2013

Time Machine back to summer, 1975. Sand? Check. Sun? Check. Sunscreen? Nope. no one cared back then.

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Who’s Up For Some Bourbon or Guinness Beer (Marshmallows)?

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 7, 2013

Guinness beer. Makers Mark Bourbon. Shit's getting real up in here.

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Trolli Gummi Rocks…..Rock.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 4, 2013

Gummi inside, "hard" sour shell outside. New concept, and I LIKE IT.

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Haribo Goliath : Gigantor Black Licorice From The Champs

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 1, 2013

This is what standard, basic licorice SHOULD taste like. Usually not so much. But in this case, yes!

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Sugar Daddy: A Virtual Spanking?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 26, 2013

Everyone needs a Sugar Daddy, unless you actually ARE a daddy, in which case it might be an uncomfortable arrangement.

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Jolly Rancher Chews : Should You…CHOOSE Them? OH NO I DI-IN’T!!!

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 21, 2013

Hey, it's a review of something you can actually BUY in this country! BUT SHOULD YOU???

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It’s Valentine’s Day. Do You REALLY Think These Gobstoppers Will Help?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 14, 2013

Lots of first world problems for me today, but enough about me: let's talk about YOU. And what the HELL you're gonna do for Valentine's Day! You're a mess!

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Ahoj-Brause Halloween Bonbons : Is it Halloween Yet? Please?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 8, 2013

Some people "don't like hard candy". These are the same people that "aren't allowed to be near children" and who "eat their own dandruff". I'm sure of it.

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Tahoe City Chocolates, Munch, and Old Faithful Peanut Clusters

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 1, 2013

Come with me, won't you, as I take a stroll through the aisles of Tahoe City Chocolates, and uncover som gems old and new.

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Haribo Jelly Beans : Yet Another Player in the Bean Game

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 25, 2013

We’ve reviewed and spoken about jelly beans quite a bit round these parts. Every year before Easter rolls...

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Dude, Seriously. Mamba Sour Gummies are Kinda Awesome.

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 17, 2013

I talk a lot of smack about Mamba. Cool name, pretty lame candies. Will this Mamba gummie be any different? SPOILER ALERT: yes, it will. Very. A lot much very.

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Mentos Lakrits Mint : Licomint

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 11, 2013

Mint, Licorice, Chew, Repeat, Rinse.

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Swedish Jelly Horses : Fruity Syrup

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 4, 2013

In a world...where one old dude finds a mystical wood horse that smells like syrup. Coming soon to a theater near you.

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Haribo Christmas

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 25, 2012

I was actually a 4th alternate on trombone for the 1984 recording of "Do They Know it's Christmas?". Didn't make the cut. Still brag about it, though.

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