Krysta Wood is a freelance writer that loves to bring a story to life. She is a candy fanatic that likes to try different types of candy and learn more about their histories.
All too often, we get wrapped up in just trying candy or snacks that are local to us. But sometimes it can be a lot of fun to get familiar with other cultural candy creations. You just never know what treasures you might find. We’re open to any candy that is a delight to try,…
If you’re looking for a Jolt, Jolt Cola was totally the option to give it to you. This soda drink was known for having a LOT of caffeine, which was sure to work when you really needed that extra boost. It was an energy drink, with a soda style ultimately. Keep reading to learn more…
What’s better than a simple soft drink? What about one that makes you feel cheery? In the South, Cheerwine has been known to do exactly that for a very long time. While it is harder to find this drink than it may have been at some times in the past, it’s still around, and it’s…
There are jelly beans, and then there are gourmet jelly beans. Jelly Belly is the gourmet jelly bean that was brought to life before any of those other crazy beans that are now on the market. They’ve thought of tons of flavors, and bring you fun and excitement with every little bean. Learn more about…
From a timeless treat to something you can use to make all kinds of desserts, Jell-O is one of the most versatile sweets on the market in so many ways. It has a long history of being there in times of sickness and in times of joy. There is much to learn about this simple…
Ice, Ice Baby! You probably recognize those all too familiar words of a popular song, right? When it comes to candy, you might even be familiar with Ice Cube Candy. We all know about Ice Cubes gum, but the candy we’re talking about today is not that. Instead, we’re talking about Ice Cubes German chocolate…
Mmmm… the sweet taste of honey, paired with a crunchy corn cereal, and topped with a bit of milk. Doesn’t that just sound delicious? Of course, you could also just skip the milk, and eat it dry, and it’s still pretty delicious that way too. If this sounds yummy to you, check out Honeycomb cereal….
When you love chocolate and you love hard candy, it can be challenging to find a candy that satisfies both of those urges. Hershey’s TasteTations were a fabulous solution. While they didn’t stick around all that long on the market compared to other Hershey’s candies, they were something memorable and many people wish they would…
What do you get when you combine the delicious flavor of pink bubble gum with soda? Why, you get Hubba Bubba Soda of course! If you love sweet treats like Hubba Bubba, their soda was a phenomenal addition to the line. Unfortunately, this is yet another product gone far too soon. But while it was…
If you love pizza and hot sandwiches, and you love frozen items you can microwave for a quick meal or snack, you are definitely going to love Hot Pockets. These tasty treats have so many different options to choose from and the flavors are absolutely delicious. This isn’t your typical sweet treat but instead the…