Candy Talk

In this episode, we discuss the oft-overlooked perk of dining out – restaurant mints. Which mint pairs best with dodging paparazzi? When did *Ottawa* become the epicenter of mint-related research? And has Andes been lying to us this whole time? (Spoiler alert: yes, yes they have.) Pssst – if you’re in the service industry, this one’s for […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 10: Restaurant Mints appeared first on Ingredient.

The Take 5 unfortunately has nothing to do with Liam Neeson, but is equally intense and satisfying. With their particular set of skills, the Candy Talk team asks the hard questions: What happened to the original Take 5? Is that a standard-issue pretzel or some sort of super pretzel?  Is it actually 5 distinct layers? […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 9: Take 5 appeared first on Ingredient.

Our first thought was to do a show about candy whose names have a lot of hyphens in them, but seeing the selection was limited, we decided to focus on Bit-O-Honey instead. It’s from the 20’s and sometimes tastes like it, but as you’ll hear on this latest episode, this oldie but goodie still has […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 8: Bit-O-Honey appeared first on Ingredient.

Kit Kat is a more than 100-year-old candy brand that comes in a seemingly endless assortment of flavor varieties (but not in the United States sadface) and has perhaps the catchiest jingles in all of candyland. Join us as we delve the depths of Kit Kat-oligy and sample many bizarre flavors from exotic lands on one […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 7: Kit Kat appeared first on Ingredient.

In this episode of Candy Talk, we contemplate what is by far the world’s finest bird-shaped marshmallow confection and the pride of Bethlehem, PA. We conduct a marathon taste test of the dizzying array of Peep variations and line extensions and, if you listen closely, you can actually hear the moment when the sugar coma hits. […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 6: Peeps appeared first on Ingredient.

For some, Cadbury Creme Eggs are the quintessential Easter-themed candy. For at least one Candy Talk host, they’re among the best confections one can buy, regardless of season. On this episode, the Candy Talk crew delve the British roots of Creme Eggs, compare American eggs to their cousins from across the pond, and explore the […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 5: Cadbury Creme Eggs appeared first on Ingredient.

No, not Jellybean Benitez, creator of the seminal 80’s pop masterpiece “Sidewalk Talk,” jelly beans, those crunchy sticky sweet colorful little happy pills that start littering bowls and baskets every Spring. On this episode, we get the Easter candy train rolling and learn jelly bean secrets and sample their pleasures. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 4: Jelly Beans appeared first on Ingredient.

What’s the deal with taffy? Why doesn’t the salt water make it salty? And why is it always sold in touristy places? So much mystery. Your crack Candy Talk team delves into the mythos of salt water taffy on this episode of Candy Talk. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Listen on YouTube. Want more Candy […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 3: Salt Water Taffy appeared first on Ingredient.

As Candyland, the Minnesota-based confectioner who makes them says, Squirrel Turds have “less to do with squirrels than the name implies.” Whew. In fact, they’re a delightful combination of peanut-buttery goodness, pretzely snap, and creamy milk chocolate. On this episode, we dive in to a big ol’ bag of turds and debate their merits. Follow […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 2: Squirrel Turds appeared first on Ingredient.

As a true Minnesota original, it’s fitting that Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll plays a starring role in our premiere Candy Talk. In this episode, we dive deep into Nut Roll lore, appreciate it’s salty-sweet goodness, and extoll its superiority over other nut-based confections. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Listen on YouTube. Listen to more Candy […] The post Candy Talk, Episode 1: Salted Nut Roll appeared first on Ingredient.