Jonny | Candy Gurus

Charms Blow Pop Minis

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 14, 2014

Man oh man, was I obsessed with Charms Blow Pops as a kid. A whole bag of them? Sign me up.

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Wiedenbauer Hibiscus Apple Chai Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 8, 2014

These are made in an elf's shop under a mushroom in the Shires of Germany

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Video Review: Homemade “Chocopoo”

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 7, 2014

Struggling to find the words for this one.

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Katjes Salzige Heringe – Long Overdue

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 31, 2014

Oh, another licorice review. (Yawn). Except they're just THE BEST BAG OF LICORICE ANYONE CAN BUY.

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Werther’s Caramel Apple Filled Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 26, 2014

The combo of apple and caramel is a winner. It's so obvious IT'S DUMB, AMIRIGHT? Or is it this candy that's dumb? Dumb as hell, perhaps?

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Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 21, 2014

I love licorice, coconut, fruits, and chocolate. Love. But will I love them together? I DON'T KNOW, THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT. Together.

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Haribo Clown Fish. Sad, sad Clowns.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 19, 2014

These are safe to eat without cooking first. I checked.

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Trolli Watschel – DUCKS THAT CAN STAND!!

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 12, 2014

More marshmallow? WHY??! DAMN IT WHY??? But….they're so cute, how can I stay mad at them??!?

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Colts Bolts – Classic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter & Almonds

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 3, 2014

It's like everything good in a portable puck.

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Victoria’s Grandma Caramel Lovers

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 28, 2014

Yes, I am. A lover. A caramel lover, among other things. When I got this hefty bag of caramel themed hard candies...

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Taveners Rhubarb & Custard

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 20, 2014

Ooh! Another take on the super Brit treat rhubarb & custard boiled sweets! (That's "hard candy" on 'Merican)

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Jelly Belly Dark Chocolate Covered Tobasco Flavored Beans

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 18, 2014

Dark chocolate, Tobasco sauce, and a sweet chew jelly bean. Thoughts/comments/suggestions?

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Taveners Blackcurrant & Liquorice

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 13, 2014

“licorice”? All these years we’ve been gracefully handling the way the Brits pronounce aluminum...

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Katjes Grün-Ohr Barchen (They’re Neu!) Green Ear Bears

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 27, 2014

Dudes, check this: There’s no end to the amount of “gummy bears” that candy companies make, and...

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Grandma’s Finest Licorice Fruits

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 8, 2014

Know how I regularly talk about “Grandma Candy”? It generally requires some variation of hard candy and...

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Creatables Snagz

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 20, 2013

You’ve no doubt seen this kind of thing before. Once super special, now they’re kinda everywhere. Most...

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Sri Racha Candy Canes

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 11, 2013

Oh joy! Holiday season! Another Sri Racha flavored candy! Another opportunity for disappointment!

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Trolli iGums

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 6, 2013

These little crazies hold a secret. A delicious secret.

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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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