Did you know? PEZ edition!

Top ten facts you might not know about PEZ candy!

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

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

5. It wasn’t until 1955 that the now familiar PEZ character dispensers were created
6. The highest sale of a PEZ dispenser was a Mickey dispenser sold from an Australian dealer and a California collector for $7000.
7. There is a PEZ convention in Ohio called Pez-a-mania (http://www.pezamania.com/) that has been around since 1991
8. Discontinued flavors include but are not limited to coffee, flower, and yogurt.
9. The traditional spring cage design was patented in 1974
10. 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!

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! :)

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

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!

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!

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!!!

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.

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