The Love of Cupcakes
The recent trend of fancy bakers has fueled the love of cupcakes. I know this trend is a bit, well, not that current, but still – who doesn’t love cupcakes? This weekend, we had 3 birthday celebrations and one very Read More …
Tag: chocolate
Are You Ready
Tomorrow (depending on when you are reading this) is Valentine’s Day. Are you ready? Remember what I wrote a week or so ago…planning takes time. Advance planning on a holiday as crazy busy as Valentine’s is essential. E-mails sent out Read More …
Take 5
There is a really yummy candy bar, named Take 5 and it was a life changing thing for me. It was launched by Hershey quite a few years ago when I was a candy buyer – right around the time Read More …
Candy
Who doesn’t love candy? Kids. Adults. Halloween trick-or-treaters. It isn’t something you have to feel bad about. If…you normally: eat well exercise drink plenty of water and don’t indulge – all the time We all love candy. Some, more than Read More …
Healthy and Delicious
We try oh, we try to make meals and to buy snacks that are both healthy and delicious, but honestly, it’s hit or miss. We love french fries, burgers – or the Philly alternative – The Cheesesteak. We enjoy cookies, Read More …
Not Funny
With all of the online controversy of this election, the Vote with Candy promotion at Hallmark is not funny, at least, not quite as funny as I think they thought it would be. I saw the sign in the window Read More …
Limited Editions
Every season and holiday, now have limited editions of candy to help us celebrate – not just the Big 5*. Of course, the word limited is intended. The retailers do not want to be stuck with it after the last Read More …
Isn’t It Romantic
Isn’t it romantic to celebrate with your loved ones? No matter the occasion, no matter the season, it is always a good time for love. Whether you have time today or not, things went your way or didn’t…there is always Read More …
Give It All You’ve Got
Sometimes, you have to give it all you’ve got to be competitive. Being open, late on a Saturday night, isn’t easy. Especially when you’re a bakery. This place we like in the town up the road is open early and Read More …
Brand Favorites
Growing up, you probably have a few brand favorites and you choose them each and every time you shop. Or, maybe you try something new… even if you don’t like them once you try them. The other day, I watched Read More …