Posts tagged: sweet

Gimbal’s Jelly Beans

San Francisco–based candy company Gimbal’s was born in 1898. (Yes, that’s Gimbal’s, not gumballs.) Brothers Alexander, Louis and Eugene Gimbal Joined forces to cook up some of the greatest candy in town. In fact, they first made a name for themselves by using a steam-production process under the name “Pacific Steam Candy Factory.” Making penny [...]

Monday November 26th, 2007 in , , , , | No Comments »

The Reese’s Legacy

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Don’t ever say Candy Direct didn’t give you the best candy with a bit of education to appreciate the fine work that goes into these treats. In 1922 H.B. Reese released the first Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. In 1963 Hershey’s Chocolate Company buys the H.B. Reese Candy Company. 7 years later, Hershey [...]

Thursday November 2nd, 2006 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Shock Tarts

It’s very hard to find good sour candy these days, but luckily for those who love both sour and sweet candy there is now a solution.  Shockers have this unique taste because at the first instant, when you put it in your mouth it tastes sour and shocking, but then it turns a little sweet. [...]

Thursday August 17th, 2006 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Candy Lipstick

Lipstick is a main part of many women’s lives because it is usually in most of their morning routines. Unfortunately it tastes awful and will keep you from licking your lips throughout the day. That’s certainly not the case for the yummy Candy Lipstick. This candy is known as another original, manufactured by Ce De [...]

Friday July 14th, 2006 in , , , , , , | 1 Comment »