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Fellow Pinners!!

2012-03-03T10:13:00.001-08:00

We love Pinterest- how 'bout you?!
Follow our pins at:
http://www.pinterest.com/candycrate/

We can't wait to see what you've pinned :))

What the Bleep?!

2012-03-02T11:29:00.001-08:00

The once discontinued BLEEP candies are back! It's been a while since we've enjoyed the sugary goodness of this Concord brand confection. Bleeps are large round candies similar to Sweetarts. Don't let those other pressed candy balls fool you, authentic Bleeps have an extra raised belt around their midsection.
Join our Candy Crate Crew in sugar oblivion with a 5lb bag (approx 214 pieces!) for just $24.95!
http://www.candycrate.com/bleepscandy5lb.html

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!

2012-03-02T08:15:00.001-08:00

“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,
stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons.
It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.
And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore.
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before.
What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”-The Grinch

Here at Candy Crate we spend our entire year working towards one main goal-Christmas! So it's easy to see why 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is our favorite. Which Dr. Seuss story is your favorite??

...'I'm craving for you, I'm missing you like candyyyyyy"

2012-03-01T09:33:00.000-08:00

What candy are YOU missing?!

Happy Leap Day Bloggers!

2012-02-29T11:20:00.000-08:00

Technically a day created to keep balance between the astronomical year and the calendar year, Leap Year has become so much more for businesses and consumers. Because this is considered a 'free' or extra day, companies are offering plenty of spending incentives. From 6am today 2/29/12 until 6am tomorrow 3/1/12, Disneyland will be open, that's 24 consecutive hours at the happiest place on Earth!
Check out our Facebook (www.facebook.com/candycrateinc) to see our offers and giveaways!

What are YOU doing with this extra day?

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe Contest!

2011-11-05T10:18:00.001-07:00

Come 'like' us on Facebook and enter our contest! :)

http://www.facebook.com/notes/candy-crate/thanksgiving-dessert-recipe-contest/269835493061395

Who doesn't love Candy Corn?

2011-09-27T11:08:00.000-07:00

Candy Corn was originally manufactured by the Wunderlee Candy Company in the 1880's. Later in 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company (more commonly known now as Jelly Belly Candy Company) began production of this current holiday staple. More than 130 years later this item is consumed world wide.

Besides eating alone, blending into trail mix, or topping baked goods, candy corn has also inspired recipes, other candies and adult beverages.

Candy Corn Shooter

What you need:

1/3OZ Galliano

1/3OZ Orange Curacao

1/3OZ Heavy Whipping Cream

To Create:

Pour Galliano into bottom of shot glass, float Orange Curacao on top of that,

and finally float the Heavy Whipping Cream and enjoy :)

Candy Corn Taffy!

http://www.candycrate.com/candy-corn-salt-water-taffy-candy-bulk.html

Candy Corn Dots

http://www.candycrate.com/candy-corn-halloween-dots.html

Candy Corn Twinkle Pops

http://www.candycrate.com/cndycorn-halloween-twinkle-pops.html

Not to mention all the fun flavor variations shown here:

http://www.candycrate.com/brachs-candy.html

Drink recipe and photo from: https://www.totalbeverage.net/index.php/entry/show?id=ADULT+HALLOWEEN+CANDY%3A+The+Candy+Corn+Shooter!

It's Friday, time to prop your feet up and have some bottle caps!

2011-09-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

Bottle Cap

What you need:

Root beer Schnapps, Raspberry Liqueur, 7UP, Lime Margarita Mix

Shot Glass, Small Tumbler

Pour equal parts of the Raspberry Liqueur and Root beer Schnapps into the shot glass.

Fill the tumbler 2/3 of the way with 7UP and add 1oz Margarita Mix.

Drop the shot into the 7UP/Margarita Mix glass and enjoy!

Smith Brothers Stained Glass Cookies

2011-09-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

What you need:

1 cup sugar

2 sticks butter

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

2-3 boxes of Smith Brothers Wild Cherry Cough Drops

1 (2-3 inch) star cookie cutter

1 small triangle cookie cutter

Instructions:

Preheat oven for 350 degrees

In a large bowl cream butter with sugar until smooth, add egg and vanilla.

Mix in flour until well mixed. Press dough into rectangular shape and wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 1-3 hours.

Section dough into thirds. Roll out one section at a time to about 3/16 inch thickness. Cut out as many large stars as possible. Repeat until all dough is used.

Cut a small triangle out of each of the arms of each star.

Place the cough drops into small plastic bags, place a towel over the bags and crush candy with a mallet.

Place all cookies on parchment lined sheet pans. Fill each triangle in each star with crushed drops.

Bake 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from sheet.

History of Smith Brothers Cough Drop

2011-09-08T11:13:00.000-07:00

Smith Brothers Cough Drop packaging portrays two bearded gentlemen who are affectionately known as Trade and Mark, are legendary. The Smith Brothers really existed. Their names were William (Trade) and Andrew (Mark) and they helped found Smith Brothers in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1847.
William and Andrew were sons of James Smith who moved to Poughkeepsie from St. Armand, Quebec in 1847 to establish a restaurant. Though James was a fine carpenter by trade, he was an even better candy maker and a businessman. The story of the birth of the first Cough Drop is a good example. As that story goes, a journeyman stopped at the Smith restaurant and gave James the formula for a delicious and effective cough candy. James saw a need for such a product in the cold, windswept Hudson Valley and immediately mixed up a batch on his kitchen stove.
The Drops were a quick success and demand for the "cough candy" grew fast up and down the river. Only a few years later, in 1852, the firm’s first advertisement appeared in the Poughkeepsie paper, inviting all "afflicted with hoarseness, cough or colds" to test it. Young William and Andrew were active in the new business from the start. They helped mix the family secret formula in their father’s kitchen and busily sold the product in the streets of Poughkeepsie. The two boys inherited the fast growing business on the father’s death in 1866, and the company officially became known as Smith Brothers. As sales grew throughout the Hudson Valley, this success was met with a whole flurry of imitators-"Schmitt Brothers", "Smythe Sisters" and even other "Smith Brothers" appeared with imitative product. The real Smith Brothers, by this time having long, flowing beards, decided to place their own pictures on their product packaging, which consisted of glass bowls for a counter display and small envelopes into which the shopkeeper counted the Smith Brothers Cough Drops for each sale.
By chance, the word "Trade" appeared under the picture of William and the word "Mark" under that of Andrew. Thus, it happened by a mere coincidence that the famous Smith Brothers’ trademark was born and the Smith Brothers became known to generations of Americans as Trade and Mark. The glass bowl and envelopes then in use, had definite limitations. For one thing, the Smith Brothers could not be sure that only genuine Smith Brothers Cough Drops would be sold in envelopes which bore their pictures, so in 1872 the brothers developed a package bearing their likenesses, which was filled under their own personal supervision. This package was one of the first "factory filled" packages ever developed. Andrew (Mark) died in 1895 but William (Trade) continued as President of Smith Brothers almost up to his death in 1913. He was succeeded by his son, Arthur G. Smith, under whose direction the company continued to prosper. Menthol Cough Drops were added in 1922, a cough syrup in 1926 and the famous Smith Brothers Wild Cherry Flavor in 1948.

http://www.candycrate.com/smithbrotherscoughdrops.html

There are so many ways to enjoy PEZ, why limit yourself to just the candy?

2011-09-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

PEZ for big kids ;)

The Orange PEZ

1oz Soli Ohranj Vodka
8oz Red Bull energy dink

Pour Red Bull into medium glass, drop in shot of Stoli and enjoy :)

Read more: Orange Pez recipe http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink12163.html#ixzz1WcrIworp

The PEZ

1 part Captain Morgan® Original spiced rum
1 part Chambord® raspberry liqueur
1 part sweet and sour mix

Mix ingredients together over ice in a tumbler. Shake well, and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Adjust sour mix ratio to taste.

http://alcohol-drinks-recipes.com/pez.html

Lemon Raspberry PEZ Cupcakes

3/4 cup room temperature butter
3 eggs at room temperature
1 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons Chambord
2/3 cup buttermilk

Red food coloring

Chambord Frosting:

3/4 cup room temperature butter
7 cups confectioners sugar
6 Tablespoons Chambord
red food coloring

PEZ Candies for Garnish

For the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350

Mix the dry ingredients, set aside.

Use mixer to combine butter, lemon zest, sugar, lemon juice, and Chambord.

Add eggs, one at a time, continue to beat.

Add buttermilk and flour in three additions, beginning and ending with flour.

Add red food coloring to desired shade.

Fill lined cupcake tin 2/3 with batter.

Bake 15-20 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

Beat butter and 2 cups of confectioners sugar, add Chambord.

Add remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired consistency.

Add food coloring to desired shade.

Frost cupcakes to desired appearance and decorate with PEZ candies.

Enjoy :)

Did you know? PEZ edition!

2011-08-31T09:14:00.000-07:00

Top ten facts you might not know about PEZ candy!

The name PEZ was derived from the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, because it was the original flavor.

Over 3 billion of these sweet brick like treats are consumed in the United States alone annually.
PEZ originally came in a small tin much like Altoids today.
This candy has been around since 1927

It wasn’t until 1955 that the now familiar PEZ character dispensers were created
The highest sale of a PEZ dispenser was a Mickey dispenser sold from an Australian dealer and a California collector for $7000.
There is a PEZ convention in Ohio called Pez-a-mania (http://www.pezamania.com/) that has been around since 1991
Discontinued flavors include but are not limited to coffee, flower, and yogurt.
The traditional spring cage design was patented in 1974
The first PEZ dispensers made in the actual likeness of living people were manufactured in 2006. They were of the Teutul family from Orange County Choppers.

http://www.pez.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pez

Fun with food, one thing Mom was wrong about!

2011-08-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

Mom always said it was never okay to play with my food,

but we've found some cases where it just makes sense!

Here are some fun ideas to keep your kids learning this summer.

Spelling your name (and other words) just got SO much more fun when you're spelling in candy. You can also use pieces to create shapes, build scenes from favorite books (Tootsie Roll Canoe anyone?) or make a map of the USA.

Use smaller candies such as Runts or Sweetarts to practice counting and simple mathematics.

These candies are also perfect for creating custom picture frames or artwork with some Elmer's glue wooden frames or construction paper.

New to our Warehouse! :)

2011-07-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks we have received several new items to our warehouse.

Check it out!!

Cinnamon Cube Pops

At $47.79 for 100 pops you're looking at only $0.47 per pop!

http://www.candycrate.com/cinnamon-cube-pops.html

Choco-Starlight Mints

This old time favorite comes in a 5 pound bag for $19.88.

Approximately 450 pieces

http://www.candycrate.com/choco-starlight-mints-bulk.html

Key Lime Disks

5lbs for $19.88

Approximately 450 pieces

http://www.candycrate.com/keylime-disks-bulk.html

Gummy Green Army Guys

5lbs for $20.99

To see all our other new items visit: http://www.candycrate.com/new-arrivals.html.

As always coupon code 'candies' takes off 10% :)

http://www.candycrate.com/gummy-army-guys-green.html

Nostalgic Adams Gum

2011-07-21T11:08:00.000-07:00

The manufacturer of the famous nostalgic gums, Thomas Adams, is commonly regarded as the founder of bubble gum. Originally creating Chiclets, he then went on to experiment with various flavors. Finally, in 1884 he found a flavoring that worked and thus Black Jack, black licorice flavored gum was born. Not only was this the first flavored gum issued in America, it was also the first offered in stick form. Initially, gum was sold in uneven lumps, Adams had an idea that this stick would ensure a more even and long lasting flavor.

Due to the active ingredient pepsin powder, Beemans gum was first marketed as a digestive aid. Created by Dr. Edward Beeman this gum has been manufactured since 1898. Newest to the trio is the Clove gum manufactured in 1914. Flavored with natural clove spices this item is both unique and memorable.

One of the most interesting facts about these gum has nothing to do with taste or texture. These items are manufactured only every three years. Now in honor of Cadbury Adams138th anniversary they have been released again! Get yours before they sell out, three years is a long time to wait!

http://www.candycrate.com/adamsgum.html

Break it! Freeze it! Crack it! Smack it! Bite it!

2011-07-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

During our tour last week, we noticed a heightened interest in the Dosher's Famous French Chew Taffy. So much so, that we were inspired to find out a little more about this old time favorite. The French Chew Taffy comes in four flavors, Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, or Banana.

Created in 1902, this chewy sweet taffy is not actually taffy at all! Because it is whipped and not pulled like traditional taffy it is actually considered a nougat. Originally this item was sold by the pound in broken up chunks. Eventually, Dosher's graduated to hand cut bars and finally to a machine that pre-cuts the gooey nougat.
There are many ways to eat a French Chew, according to the wrapper you can break, freeze, crack, smack, or bite it. Our favorites include freezing it and microwaving it for about 10 seconds.

Information can be found in Candy:The Sweet History by Beth Kimmerle

Fun with food Friday!

2011-07-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

S'More delicious ideas for S'mores!

Looking for a new spin on a summer time favorite?

Branch out from traditional Hershey's, try some other chocolate favorites!

Marshmallows and Graham crackers

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Those marshmallows are a bit too large, started cutting them in half at this point! :)

Mounds!

Curly Wurly

Original Nestle Chocolate Bar

Kit Kat

Have other ideas? Tried something different? Share your favorite summer recipes with us!

Have a sweet weekend!

Facebook Contest!!!

2011-06-28T14:38:00.000-07:00

Candy Crate Sweet Ones Contest

Submit a photo of your little one enjoying their favorite sweet treat for a chance to win a $40 gift card redeemable on our website CandyCrate.com.

Photos must be submitted via email to CandyCrate@rocketmail.com

no later than 7/8/11 at 10pm PST.

Voting begins Tuesday on our Facebook Page

7/11/11 at 2pm PST and ends 7/29/11 at 2pm PST.

The photo with the most ‘likes’ will win!

Rules:

*Only one photo per child may be entered

*Only the parent or legal guardian of a child may enter a photo of their child.

*The photo must be in .jpg file format no greater than 10MB

*The treat must be purchasable through CandyCrate.com

Any violation will render you ineligible and your photo will be removed.

www.facebook.com/candycrateinc

A fun addition to your 4th of July Bash :)

2011-06-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

Rocket Pops

What you need:

Pop Rocks:

We used the Candy Cane red/white cherry flavor

http://bit.ly/lEbak0

Blow Pops/Tootsie Pops

We used a blow pop

http://bit.ly/iOuhlT

But the patriotic Tootsie pops would probably be best

http://bit.ly/lF8ldu

Juice or water.

Directions:

Dip pops in juice and roll pop into pop rocks. Set aside of wax paper to dry.

Wishing a sweet father's day to all the dad's out there!

2011-06-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

A Father’s Day poem

because my Pop Rocks!

Even though you can be a nut roll

with butterfingers,

Mom and I know

what a big hunk you really are!

You’ve been the best dad

a sour patch kid like me could have

and I love you more than a hundred grand.

Although parenting can be a

Rocky Road

You handled it well with a few chuckles

and a lot of snickers!

It might seem like Tommie is Slo-Poke

and I’m an airhead,

but U-No what smarties we really are!

So thanks Dad for all that you do!

Now that we’re grown,

enjoy your payday

by throwing back some

bottle caps and tequila suckers!

Love you zotz, and zotz, and zotz!

Fun with Food Friday...

2011-06-12T19:25:00.000-07:00

I apologize for the posting delay with this week's FwfF!

Fish Bowl Centerpieces

WHAT YOU NEED:

Rock Candy Strings: Blue Raspberry

http://bit.ly/klcrpA

Swedish Fish

http://bit.ly/kO0tUS

Gummi Sea Critters Candy

http://bit.ly/lkTodG

Sour Belts Candy

http://bit.ly/m5iuqO

Wooden Skewers

http://amzn.to/ijtAtD

TO MAKE:

Fill the bottom of a jar, fish bowl, or punch bowl with the rock candy strings. Cut 2-3 skewers in varying lengths from 3in- 4in tall. Attach Swedish Fish to the sharp end of your skewers and push into the rock candy so that they are 'swimming' above it. Cut sour strips in half, then use scissors to cut strips, stopping about a half inch from the end to create a fringe like appearance. Secure uncut end in rock candy and fan the cut pieces. Repeat until desired sea plant effect is created. Place your sea critters around to decorate your tank.

Our winning jingle :)

2011-06-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

We held a jingle contest on our Facebook page this week and wanted to share our winner with you!

Diane Mohr wrote:

"Sweet Tooth's screamin'

and longing for the past?

Candy Crate's the place

for a little nostalgic blast!!

New candy, retro candy

items in between,

online or drive by

Candy Crate's where it's happening!"

Fun with Food Friday!

2011-06-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

Silly Snakes

What you need:

* One Roll Necco Wafers (we used chocolate)

http://bit.ly/jv1BTO

* Candy strip, like Bubble Gum Tape, Sour Strip, or Licorice

(we used Broadway Delfa Rolls)

http://bit.ly/iS1Edh

*Cookie Icing

(we used Wilton's)

http://bit.ly/lrb5GN

*Small round candy for eyes (Skittles, Dots,Red Hots etc)

We used pieces of chocolate Cow Tales

http://bit.ly/jeVmKf

To Make:

Cut candy roll into a 3-4 inch strip and flatten (for severely rolled candy microwave for 5-7 seconds). Cut one end into a 'V' to create the tongue for your snake.

Layer Necco wafers to create scales, using cookie icing as glue.

If using Cow Tales cut 1-2cm pieces off and attach to front most wafer to create eyes. For other candies, attach with cookie icing.

Eat sweets without blowing your diet!

2011-06-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

These sweets are all under 100 calories!

Abba Zaba Mini

Only 50 calories each piece!

http://bit.ly/lDOKCv

Tootsie Pops

Only 60 calories per pop!

http://bit.ly/ijsXfE

Cow Tales Mini

Only 42 calories per piece!

http://bit.ly/jcAF9H

Jaw Busters

Only 90 calories per box!

http://bit.ly/ki7xdS

Salt Water Taffy

Only 15 calories per piece!

http://bit.ly/mlo9Bh

Brach's Chocolate Stars

100 Calories per 5 Stars

http://bit.ly/lihfkl

Caramel Apple Pops

Only 60 calories per pop!

This item is also Glutten Free :)

http://bit.ly/itLgoJ

Fun with Food Friday!

2011-05-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Holiday weekends are meant for barbecue!

Caramel-Nut Lime Chicken

Ingredients:

* 6-10 pieces Squirrel Nut Zippers http://bit.ly/lun5wt

* 6 tablespoons soy sauce

*5 tablespoons Lime Juice

*4-5 boneless chicken breasts

Preparation:

Place Squirrel Nut Zippers in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave 10-20 seconds until candy is softened. Spray a medium sized skillet with a non-stick cooking spray, turn on medium flame. Heat candy, soy sauce, and lime juice stirring constantly until candy is dissolved and sauce has a honey like consistency.

Put in bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.

Place chicken in container and cover with glaze. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally. If using a gas grill light flame on only one side. If using charcoal, light charcoal only on one side. Place chicken on non heated side and cook 25-10 minutes until done.

In our warehouse...

2011-05-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

In the last month we have seen the return of long lost favorites and the appearance of new (to us) items! Here's a look at what's on our shelves!

It's back! Classic Caramel's Black Cow® Candy. The original Black Cow® was a Slo Poke® caramel dipped into a compound chocolate. The retro candy Black Cow chocolate-caramel candy has returned after a 25-year absence. This new version is a firmer, full-flavored caramel with real chocolate in the candy piece itself. 24 - 1.5oz candy bars http://bit.ly/j5uss0

Sugar free Black or Red Licorice Vines from Red Vines. Sweetened with Maltitol. 5oz bag. http://bit.ly/mo25xN

Patriotic USA Tootsie Pops in a 5 pound bag, perfect for 4th of July parties!! Each 5 pound bag has an assortment of red (Cherry), white (Strawberry Vanilla) and blue (Blue Raspberry) wrappers covering the ever so famous Tootsie Pop. http://bit.ly/lF8ldu

Just Married Candy Rolls can serve as a dual purpose! These Wedding Candy Rolls can be used as decorations on tables, used as favors or they can even be used in a wedding candy buffet. Each candy piece says just married inside of a heart.

25 candy rolls per pound. 2 1/4" long and 3/4" in diameter.
http://bit.ly/kEjbCH

Individually flavored gummi bears from Albanese Confectionary.

Now you can have your favorite flavor of gummi bears in bulk!

http://bit.ly/lf2mXH

Monday Morning FLASHBACK!!

2011-05-23T11:51:00.000-07:00

Candy Buttons!

Often referred to as paper candy due to the bits of wax paper often eaten along with the sugar sweet dots, candy buttons have been manufactured by Necco since 1980. There are 3 flavors Cherry, which is pink, Lemon, which is yellow, and Lime, which is blue. These candy favorites were most commonly found on ice cream trucks and in soda pop shoppes. They are now sold online at http://www.candycrate.com/candybuttons1.html either individually or in 24 count boxes. There are 56 calories and 14 carbs in one strip.

Memories

2011-05-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

Isn't it funny how and certain smell or taste can bring back a memory? The other day my sweet coworker brought me a Fun Dip packet. From the first bite, memories came flooding back. Of sleepovers with my elementary school best friend (we pretended to be sisters lol), of the ice cream man outside my house during the summer, of fighting with my brother over the last sugary stick. Those were the days 'eh? I guess that's all life is, a series of memories. Some good, some bad. In the end its those moments that shape us into who we are. Next time you find yourself opening a long forgotten wrapper, take a minute to savor not only the sugary sweetness, but the memories they invoke.

http://www.candycrate.com/fundipniklmaid.html

Looking to the sweeter side...

2011-05-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

Lately it seems on every social networking site, all you see is negativity. Phrases like FML and FAIL are more commonly used than LOL and OMG. Which leaves me to deduct that more people are crying than laughing over the proverbial spilled milk in their lives. We at Candy Crate, make our living promoting the sweet life. We encourage patrons to see the sweetness in their day to day life. With that said, we issue this challenge: Whenever you catch yourself posting FML status update, change it to a MSL (My Sweet Life) one. Got a flat tire on the way to work? Instead of saying "Late for work because I got a flat tire FML," post "Got to have a little 'me' time this morning on the side of the road, MSL." You'll be amazed at how far a little positivity goes!

Have a sweet day!

Mother's Day

2011-04-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and the question on the minds of husbands, sons, and daughters everywhere is "how do I say everything she wants to hear with just one gift?"
Not all Mom's are created equally. There is no one magical gift that is sure to please. However, as cliche as it might sound- 'it's the thought that counts.' When all else fails, everyone loves sweets :)

Here are some of Candy Crate's top sellers for Mother's Day!
http://www.candycrate.com/eagrgrrecagi.html

http://www.candycrate.com/earecagiba.html

http://www.candycrate.com/sugar-daddy-lover-lunch-box.html

Also check out http://www.candycrate.com/ for any of Mom's childhood favorites, from Black Cows, to Abba Zaba, to Atomic Fireballs.

New Items!!

2011-03-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

We've had some new arrivals to the Crate recently.

Cinnamon Hot Ball Jawbreakers 5lbs $18.95
http://www.candycrate.com/cinnamon-hot-ball-jawbreakers-bulk.html

Assorted Jawbreakers 1inch 5lbs $18.95
http://www.candycrate.com/1-inch-jawbreakers-bulk.html

Jawbreaker - Large 4" $11.79
http://www.candycrate.com/large-4-inch-jawbreaker.html

Warheads in all sizes and packages
http://www.candycrate.com/impact-confections.html

~*~ Twinkle *~*
http://www.candycrate.com/twinkle-candy.html

Don't forget your 10% Off coupon code either! (candies)

For my PEEPS ;)

2011-02-22T09:22:00.000-08:00

http://www.candycrate.com/just-born-candy.html

For most of us, Marshmallow Peeps have been a holiday staple our entire lives. We don't recall an Easter basket without the sugary confection. The history of the marshmallow goes back much farther than that. The marsh-mallow plant emerged as a sweet treat in ancient Egypt when mixed with honey to create one of the earliest candies. In the Nineteenth century doctors used the plant as a medicine for sick children. By mixing juice extracted from marsh-mallow plant roots with egg whites and sugar a foamy substance was created. Once hardened this was used to soothe sore throats. Unfortunately, modern techniques eliminated the need for the original plant roots, also stripping the mallows of any healing properties.
It actually wasn't until 1953 that Just Born purchased the Rodda candy company. Rodda hand crafted marshmallow chicks, which Bob Born quickly fell in love with. It was only a year after taking over the original company that Bob acquired a machine to mass produce his 'Peeps.' The traditional chick was solely created until 1960 when Just Born began introducing other seasonally shaped marshmallow into the Peep family. Today Just Born reigns supreme as the largest marshmallow candy manufacturer in the world!

Information source: http://inventors.about.com/od/foodrelatedinventions/a/marshmallows_2.htm

Touring the 'Crate!

2011-02-14T20:22:00.000-08:00

This week we are doing a tour for a local pre-school. What kinds of things would you expect to see on a tour of a Candy Warehouse?

What's better than Retro Candy?

2011-02-08T20:21:00.000-08:00

Not much really, but Retro Candy Commercials are pretty amazing. Here are some that bring back favorite childhood memories for me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q596AhiyU7Q&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JdFa2wu3j8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mFmb4gf2qY

What are some of your favorites?

***Find all these candies and more at http://www.candycrate.com/

Heart shaped candy.

2011-02-03T22:16:00.000-08:00

What is it about the heart shape that makes candy taste so much better? From Sweetarts, to Gobstoppers, to Peeps, to Reese's peanut butter cups...can't get over the Valentine's Day candies!

What are you getting your sweetie this year?

Valentine's Day Sweets!

Where do they go?

2011-02-02T21:35:00.000-08:00

Do you ever wonder what happened to your favorite childhood candies? Many of them, such as Candy Cigarettes, Abba Zabba, U-NO, Licorice Pipes, Bonomo's, and Bit O Honey are still manufactured and sold online at CandyCrate.com. Others have been discontinued. Even classic holiday staples such as Bob's Big Jim's (discontinued December 2010) are not safe from termination.
What causes a manufacturer to discontinue a product? A majority of the time candy companies aren't informed of the reasoning behind losing their favorite product, only that they will no longer be able to order it. Just know that we are just as sad as you are to see our favorites disappear!
The Harry Potter line from Palmer's has been discontinued as of this year, we do still have a few of the Chocolate Frogs in stock: http://www.candycrate.com/harry-potter-chocolate-frog.html, but once they have sold out we will be unable to order more. Also recently discontinued but still in stock are the Kits Original Taffy Chews, we still have a few 144ct tubs: http://www.candycrate.com/kiortach14.html.
What favorite items have you been unable to find locally?

Helping you make your Superbowl XLV Party a success!

2011-02-01T12:15:00.000-08:00

Every Superbowl party is essentially the same. You've got your typical football watching foods (pizza, hot wings, chips and dip) and beer/soda. Not that we don't love some yummy pizza and wings, but we at Candy Crate think candy is the perfect addition to any event!
From black and yellow candy (if you're rooting for the Steelers), yellow and green (for the Packers), to chocolate footballs Candy Crate has everything you need to make this Superbowl a success.

For a Steelers Buffet visit:
Our Black Candy page: http://www.candycrate.com/blackwhitecndy.html
and
Our Yellow Candy Page: http://www.candycrate.com/yellow-candy.html

For a Packers Buffet visit:
Our Yellow Candy Page: http://www.candycrate.com/yellow-candy.html
and
Our Green Candy Page: http://www.candycrate.com/green-candy.html

For the adorable (and delicious) Chocolate Footballs: http://www.candycrate.com/chocolatefootballbulkcandy.html

10% off your order with the coupon code 'candies!'

Our Retro Buffet from our 2009 Mixer :)