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Sugarfina: Wild Blueberry Fruttini

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 17, 2014

Introducing your new favorite candy store.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lovely Candy: One for me…One for you

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 5, 2013

Real fruit. No Fake nothing. Real good. L'Chaim.

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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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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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Ocho Coconut Bar: When Price is No Object

Reviewed by Matty on Apr 15, 2013

Great coconut. Perfect for the rich!

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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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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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Trolli Sierra Cruz : No Seals Were Killed Making These

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 14, 2012

You think the kids who make your Nikes have tough conditions?

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King Leo Royal Mints : Civilized Mints. At Last!

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 11, 2012

King Leo make some pretty yummy mint-based candies. We’ve reviewed a few. They understand how to mix different...

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Yume´ Blush: Rub All Over then Eat

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 27, 2012

When you want to rub someone and then eat it off. Litrally.

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Torie & Howard Organic Hard Candies : Something Very Different

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 18, 2012

Does your candy usually have cabbage and carrots in it?

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Newman’s Organic Sour Licorice : There’s No Way This Can Be Good

Reviewed by Jonny on May 30, 2012

Red "licorice" products almost always suck. Will these be any different? Will they really be sour? Will I ever stop asking questions?

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Gary West Jerky – This mos DEF aint yer Momma’s jerky.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 9, 2012

All jerkies are NOT created equal. Yet everyone MUST eat jerky- this I decree.

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Sweetriot: Attractive People Make Chocolate Not War

Reviewed by Matty on Feb 28, 2012

Say what you want about how the Man is keeping you down by making Red Dye #5-riddled aspertame products but don't blame the kids at sweetriot who are doing what they can to be green, save the world, keep you healthy and, oh yeah, make chocolate.

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Arnold’s Crispy Peanut Brittle: nomnomnomnom…

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 8, 2012

Do you like peanuts? Salt? Sweetness? What the HELL are you waiting for?

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Sweetriot Nibs. Dunked in Chocolate.

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 13, 2011

Can a poorly named, hideously packaged chocolate item even BEGIN to interest Jonny?

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Yummy Earth Sour Beans

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 30, 2011

Let’s get this out of the way first off- We’re not paid by Yummy Earth. We’re (sadly) not paid by...

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Trader Joe’s Mango! Mango! Fruit & Yogurt Gummis: Grocerific

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 14, 2011

Mango gummis from Trader Joe's are damn good. Nuff said.

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Yummy Earth Organic Hot Chile Pops. Is The Spice Nice?

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 5, 2011

Can Yummy Earth once again produce a top notch hard candy and ride the line between spicy and sweet?

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Lammes Habanero Pralines – Spice is Nice.

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 18, 2011

Did I just find the best spicy candy ever made? Did I actually find it? Did Matty? Will I continue to ask myself questions? Is anyone listening?

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Sunspire Coconut – The Evolution of “Mounds”?

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 4, 2011

Finally, is there a better alternative to the classic yet somewhat corporate Mounds bar?

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Altoids Ginger – Darn goood, but ultimately who cares?

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 29, 2011

A mint isn’t really a “candy”, is it? Regardless of how good it is, it’s still not fun. No...

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Pappabubble Hard Candies – “Pillow Fight”

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 18, 2011

Candy is trendy. Me? I’ve been eating it for years. But apparently the secret’s out, and...

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Toffee Turtles – Eat Some, Save the World, No Big Whoop

Reviewed by Matty on Mar 22, 2011

Why we don’t rely on kids to review candy: Dad: So how’d you like the candy? Kid A: Awesome Dad: Wow....

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Guest Review : Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 4, 2011

Dudes who buy bunny snacks...just sayin'....very masculine.

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Chimes Mango Ginger Chews : Boring or Yum?

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 13, 2011

Tired of boring ginger candy, I was reluctant to try these...

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Happy New Year Means Make Your Own Gummies!

Reviewed by Matty on Jan 3, 2011

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Too Haute Cowgirls’ Popcorn Turns my Son into a Wild Beast

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 23, 2010

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American Heritage Chocolate: I say good show sir!

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 20, 2010

Olde skoole chocolate with bold taste - great for cooks. From Mars inc. If you can find it, get it.

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Darrell Lea and Natural Vines: Licor-esque

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 12, 2010

Candy is dandy but Licorice is ridicorous.

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Tru Sweet Candy Canes: A Halloween Treat!

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 4, 2010

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Quick Hit : Yummy Earth Halloween Lollipops Can’t Be Beat

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 11, 2010

Revisiting the best lollipops in the world.

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Goody Good Stuff: Strawb & Cream Natch Gummis

Reviewed by Matty on Sep 10, 2010

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NEXT!!! (organics) Dark Chocolate Covered Coconut Are Better Than This Review

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 27, 2010

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Nugo: Leggo My Nilla Yogie Nuggo!

Reviewed by Matty on Jul 2, 2010

I'm plum out of candy and I'm tired of Viet Namese sweets that no one has ever heard of...So I went down to my work's all-organic, we-feed-you-all-the-time-so-you'll-never-leave cafe, and I bought me some Nugo. Vanilla Yogie Nugo.

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And The Winner Is…Vosges Haut Chocolat!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 8, 2010

Vosges continues to make chocolate based candy treats that are insta-classics. This time is no exception.

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Gail Ambrosius: Truffles that Men Won’t Hide From

Reviewed by Matty on Jun 4, 2010

I don't think I've ever heard a dude say, "Man, I sure could use a smooth chocolate truffle right now." Still - when the experts at Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier sent us a note asking if we wanted to try their wares, I of course said yes since - well, it IS candy, and well, I AM a pushover and I'll try anything once espesh if it's free.

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Happy Goat Caramels: SO not Baaaad

Reviewed by Matty on Apr 23, 2010

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Ireland – Is There More Than U2, The Name “Rowan” and Guiness???

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 14, 2010

Here's a first- candy from Ireland. Will it suck, or stay strong like the rest of Europe?

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Vosges Peanut Butter Bonbons Slay The Ass off Reeses

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 12, 2010

The ass-kicker of Reeses has arrived.

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Vosges Chocolate Covered Chile Tortilla Chips : Stoner Food 101

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 24, 2010

You can't get these at Taco Bell-yet.

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Umeboshi – No, They’re Not Shrunken Heads.

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 10, 2010

Salt. Sour. Sweet. Okinawa.

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Bissinger Gummy Pandas: Overpriced Candy Better Be Damn good!

Reviewed by Scotty on Jan 18, 2010

Organic grapefruit flavored gummies outrageously priced at $4.50 for a 4 ounce bag from Bissinger's - the Choice of Kings and Connoisseurs. Don't want to ruffle any royal feathers - but these ain't worth a king's ransom.

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