|
 |  |  |
I like scary things. Always have, since as far back as I can remember. I’m sure for a time this caused some consternation for my parents—like the time I was 12 and they caught me taking horror novels out of the adult section of the library using a modified library card (I’ll share that one [...]
In 1949 an English man moved his family from abroad to New Jersey to open a confection business. Equipped with a tablet presser and wrapping machine, Edward Dee founded Ce De Candy, Inc. and began production of Smarties candy rolls. The candies weren’t exactly a unique idea. Edward’s brother, David Dee, had specialised in fizzy compressed [...]
My friend, Billy, is addicted to gummi bears. He can eat them at any time, and in any amount. He’s very particular, though, and will settle for nothing less than Haribo Gold-Bears. When the store’s hook is void of them, he frowns (and sometimes pouts) and walks quietly out the door. In an instant, Billy [...]
If you’re looking for a unique gift for that special someone, a retro candy gift basket or gift box is the perfect solution. Unlike flowers and “edible” baskets, there’s no short-term spoilage. Filled with penny candy and nostalgic treats, these gifts bring back memories. With yummies from the ’40s through the ’80s, who could resist [...]
Some would say I’m an M&M’s connoisseur. Truth is, I know how to eat them… very well. My favorite M&M’s technique is to place 3-4 in my mouth and allow them to slowly melt on my tongue. Once all evidence of chocolate is gone, I quickly chew a few more, and repeat the two-step process. [...]
Last week I shared my affinity for old fashioned candy, and how I’d rather get a big box of penny candy than flowers. (See the original post.) I’d referenced the opening scene to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, where the kids rush to the candy store after school. Lucky me, there’s a video of [...]
When I was a kid, there were but two things you could offer that would get me to do… well, just about anything. Change to use in a vending machine or to play video games, or…candy. Either choice was fine by me. While I adored chocolate bars, it was the candy you could pick from [...]
We at Retro Planet were saddened to hear of the recent death of Nello Ferrara, inventor of one of our favorite retro candies, Atomic Fireballs. The former head of the Ferrara Pan Candy Company – which also produces Boston Baked Beans and Lemonheads – Ferrara came up with the idea to make a spicy candy [...]
Set aside all the controversy about candy cigarettes. These classic sweets were quite popular in the 20th century. Unfortunately, the taste left more to be desired – chalky sugar, bubblegum and chocolate were common flavors. The controversy was over the packaging (most resembled real cigarette packs) and the tips (often painted red or orange). Candy [...]
Remember going to the corner store and picking out penny candy to enjoy on the way home? Mary Janes, the bite sized peanut butter and molasses morsels, were always a favorite at candy counters. The story of Mary Jane began with a small candy company started in 1884 by Charles N. Miller and his three [...]
