Throwback Thursday #tbt

Who remembers the Seven Up Bar?

Due to high manufacturing costs this item was discontinued in 1979 by the Pearson's Candy Company.

The closest candy now on the market is the Sky Bar by Necco.

Candy everywhere!

Who knew we could be surrounded by MORE candy than our huge warehouse?! For the next few days we're at the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2013 in Chicago. For those of you who don't know, we're located in Southern California so this is a sweet treat for us on all levels! Hope you're all having as amazing of a week as we are-keep your eyes peeled for candy updates after the show.

Dreaming of Chocolate...

Who doesn't do that? According to DreamMoods.com, dreaming of chocolate isn't just a sign of a sweet craving.

"To see chocolate in your dream signifies love, celebration and self-reward. It also suggests that you may be indulging in too many excesses and need to practice some restraint.

To eat chocolate in your dream indicates that you are embracing your own sensuality."

Thirsty Thursday!

Airhead shooter

1 part peach schnapps 

1 part cranberry juice cocktail.... 

but watch out, too many of these may have an "airhead" effect! :)

Homemade Salt Water Taffy!

What you need:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil ( or any other flavor you like)
• 7 drops red food coloring or 7 drops green food coloring
  
  
  
  

How to make:

*Butter the sides of a 2 qt saucepan.

*Add to the pan the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.

*Cook over med heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.

*Continue cooking to 265 degrees (hard-ball stage) without stirring (mixture should boil gently over entire surface).

*Remove from heat.

*Stir in butter or margarine, flavoring and color.

*Pour into a buttered 15x10x1 inch pan.

*Cool about 20 minutes or until easily handled.

*Butter hands and pull candy until difficult to pull.

*Cut into fourths.

*Pull each piece into a long strand about 1/2 inch thick.

*Cut taffy into bite size pieces using buttered scissors.

*Wrap each piece in clear plastic or plastic wrap with a Christmas design.

*Store overnight.

If you dream about........Gummi Bears

To see or eat gummy bears in your dream implies that your tenacity and perseverance will pay off in the end. The dream may be telling you to be more flexible or yielding. It also symbolizes the sweet rewards in life. Consider the color of the gummi bear for additional significance.

To dream that gummi bears are coming to life indicates that something that may seem innocent or insignificant is suddenly becoming a problematic issue. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you need to be careful who you trust or who you believe.

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