Candyology101 - Episode 20 : Salt Water Taffy (Let's get sticky!)

Growing up in New Jersey, salt water taffy has always been synonymous with summer. It instantly makes me think of seagulls, sandy beaches, and those tiny fudge samples they hand out on the Wildwood boardwalk, where every single candy shop sells fudge, and when you buy a pound of that, you get a free box of salty water taffy. It's a "daily" special that has been going on every single day, every summer, since before I was born. (It's a scam for shoebies, but what a delicious scam it is.)
On today's episode, Cybele and I discuss the origin story of this summer classic, compare east and west coast taffy, and brainstorm about what flavors we'd love to see in the future. Tune in and treat yourself to a little taste of summer. (While it lasts. ;_;)

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Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 19: Lemonade, Cotton Candy & Watermelons, Oh My! (Summer Flavors)

July is flying by fast, so let's take a moment to relax and enjoy some classic summer flavors. On today's episode of Candyology101, Cybele and I discuss three candy flavors commonly associated with summer: lemonade, cotton candy, and watermelon.

We take a moment to talk about what makes a lemonade candy different from a plain lemon candy, give you a little history on the origin of cotton candy/fairy floss, and finish things off with some watermelon themed bubble gum machine memories. Which flavor is your favorite?

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Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 16: Treat or Trick Revisited!

Many of you have commented that you love our Treat or Trick segment where we list new products headed our way and what we think of them. Today, Cybele and I get to find out whether or not our gut instincts were correct!

We made a list of every new product we've mentioned on the show, which is available on the Candyology101 website, and we tried a bunch so that we can give you the candy 411 on what items you should check out! Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the just plain weird.

How many items on our list did you try? 

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Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology 101 Episode 15: 2015 Sweets & Snacks Expo!

Let us give you a virtual walk-through of all the new yummy products headed out way!

The 2015 Sweets and Snacks Expo was earlier this month, and even though it's not open to the public, Cybele and I give you the scoop on what's headed out way. This entire episode is practically a super long Treat or Trick segment, so join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the innovative. Which of the items discussed are you most excited for? 

Be sure to check out the Candyology101 Website to see photos of all the new products mentioned. (I kind of geek out over the packaging, so this way you can look at it and geek out with me.)

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Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 12: The Sweet & The Tart

Basically, this show is about the various candies are that made by compressing sugary flavored powders into various tablets and shapes. For a while Cybele and I struggled over what this unique family of candies were even called, I mean, "compressed dextrose" just sounds so...not fun, but that's what they are. (I found myself referring to nearly everything as Sweettarts, but that's a brand, not an overall concept.) 

It might sound like an oddly specific category, but there's so much to talk about! Bottle Caps, candy necklaces, Runts, Cry Baby Tears, Spree, Sweettarts, Asian sweets like Kabaya's Ju-C tablets, and much more! Tune in to find out which candies have been reformulated, discontinued, if we prefer compressed tablets with or without a sugary shell, and, as always, what new items are headed your way in our Trick or Treat section.

Tune in and let us know, what's your favorite compressed dextrose candy?

(Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 11: JELLY BEANS! (Easter Part 2)

Our Easter show was too big for one podcast, so we split it into two! In episode 10 Cybele and I discussed all the chocolatey goodies you'll be wanting in your Easter baskets, the classic Chocolate Easter bunny, and I tried Mystery Peeps on air. Today's show focuses more on our favorite Easter candies and another iconic Easter treat, Jelly beans!

Tune in (do people even say that anymore?) and find out what jelly beans you should scoop up after the holidays.

(Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 10: Easter Goodies Pt.1 (I TRY MYSTERY PEEPS ON AIR!)

Easter is upon us, and it might sound a little bit shocking to some, but Easter is actually the biggest candy holiday of the year! (It beats out Valentine's Day, Halloween and Christmas.) There are so many sweets for us to discuss that it couldn't be contained in one show.

In this episode Cybele and I discuss our favorite Easter sweet, the must-have traits of a good Easter candy, and chocolate bunny eating strategies. Plus, I try a package of the new snazzy Mystery Peeps on air! What do they taste like? Listen and find out!

(Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101 Episode 8: Pick a Winner! (Pick-a-Mix)

The ever-sweet Cybele came up with the brilliant idea of visiting local Candy shops and doing a Pick-a-Mix challenge. What's a Pick-a-Mix? Listen to out podcast and find out!

(Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Here are some photos of my Pick-A-Mix Items

     

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Candyology101 Episode 7: Be Our Valentine?

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is on the way. Even if you don't have a sweetheart, you still have your sweet tooth! On this episode of Candyology101, Cybele and I discuss our favorite Valentine's Day candies, what items we scoop up when it all goes on clearance, and who actually eats all those chalky little conversation hearts?  Plus, Cybele gives me the scoop on some new candies that are headed out way. (Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology101: I Ask Cybele about her trip to the Winter Fancy Food Show

On this episode of Candyology101, I get to geek out, gush, and be totally jealous of Cybele's trip to the Winter Fancy Food Show. Listen to hear about all the cool new candies and food products headed our way! Everything from different kinds of fancy chocolate, to chicken and waffle flavored salt water taffy! Seriously, there is a chicken and waffles flavored taffy and I totally want some. (Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology 101's Best of 2014 (& Items We Never Got Around To Reviewing)

On this episode of Candyology101, listen to us dish on our favorite candies of 2014, and talk about a few candy items that never made it to our blogs. (Click the Candyology link to see all the different items we talk about in this podcast and find out where you can buy it!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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Candyology 101 Epsidoe 2: The Peanut Buttering!

So November is actually National Peanut Butter month, and while I want to act cool and say that I totally posted yesterday's review knowing that, I was totally oblivious.

Thankfully Lauren and Cybele are on the ball, to celebrate National Peanut Butter month, we discuss peanut butter cups and other peanut butter-y goodies on this episode of Candyology 101! (We also talk about a few candies that will be coming out very soon, like cherry cola cordials!)
Please have a listen to the player above and let me know what you think. (I really think we did a lot better this time!)

Meet the cast:

Cybele from Candy Blog

Lauren from Candy Bar Reviews

Maria (Me) from Sometimes Foodie

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