Episodes
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42: Summertime Candies
Candy can be eaten throughout the year, but there are issues with some candy when the weather gets warmer. In this episode, we discuss what makes a candy summer-safe and share our favorites. Links to the products we talk about can be found at candyology101.com/42/. Thanks for listening!
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41: Mango Madness
Mango is the hot flavor this summer. In this episode we talk about our favorite mango candy and discuss what other flavors go with the tropical fruit. Links to products we talk about during the episode are available at candyology101.com/41/. Thanks for listening!
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40: Trends at the 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo
In the last episode we talked about new products at the 2016 Sweet & Snacks Expo. In this episode we discuss some of the trends we noticed at the trade show. Links to many of the products we talk about are available at candyology101.com/40/. Thanks for listening!
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39: New Products at the 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Every May, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is held in Chicago. It's America's largest confectionery trade show. Hundreds of companies from around the country display their goodies for retailers and the press. In this episode, we talk about the most interesting products showcased during this year's expo....
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38: Now and Later
The first Now and Later bar was produced in 1962. Its name was meant to suggest to customers that they eat some of the taffy squares right away and save the rest for another time. In this episode, we share our thoughts about the fruity chewy candy. Show notes are available at...
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37: Lemonheads
The Lemonhead is a classic sweet and sour candy. The Ferrara Candy Company has been making it for over 50 years. In this episode, we share our thoughts about the lemon candy with a hard candy core in a soft shell and its fruity siblings. Show notes are available at www.candyology101.com/37/.…
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36: Kit Kat
The Kit Kat has been giving breaks for over 80 years. In this episode learn why it's produced by Hershey's in the U.S. and Nestle everywhere else in the world, find out if there's a difference between the two, discover what Kit Kat eating technique drives Cybele and Maria crazy, and much more.…
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35: Whatchamacallit
Hershey's Whatchamacallit isn't as popular as other Hershey's candy bars, but it's been around for almost 40 years. In this episode we talk about its history, advertising, packaging, and its cousin, the Thingamajig. Show notes are available at www.candyology101.com/35/. Music: Royalty Free Music...
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34: Mike and Ike
Mike and Ike are ubiquitous, dependable, and come in a surprisingly wide variety of flavor mixes. We talk about the many varieties and our love for these little chewy candies. Show notes for the episode are available at www.candyology101.com/34/.
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33: Snickers vs Milky Way
In this episode, we debate which is better, Snickers or Milky Way? Show notes are available below (if your podcast app allows it) or at www.candyology101.com/33/. What We're Sweet On(starts at 00:20) Trolli Evil Twins Amarelli Sassolini Snickers vs Milky Way Intro (starts at 03:44) Names (starts…
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32: Easter Candy 2016
In this episode we discuss all the new Easter candies we've seen on shelves that will be 50 percent off on March 28th. We also talk about giant filled eggs and the clutch of new Peeps in stores. Links to the products we talk about are below (if your podcast app allows it) or at...
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31: Sour Power
In this episode we make your mouth water and lips pucker by discussing sour candies, from Lemonheads to Warheads. If your mouth can't stop salivating during the episode, we apologize in advance. Show notes can be found below (if your podcast app allows it) or at www.candyology101.com/31/. Thanks...
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30: Valentine's Day Candy 2016
Love is in the air and Valentine's Day candies are lining the shelves. We discuss the strawberry flavor trend and a few other Valentine's candy trends. Show notes are available below (if your podcast app allows it) or at www.candyology101.com/30/. What We're Sweet On (starts at 00:18) Cybele:...
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29: Coffee Candy
In this episode, we dive into coffee candy. We discuss our favorites, those you might've forgotten, and a few foreign brands. Show notes are available below (if your podcast app allows it) or at www.candyology101.com/29/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starts at 00:21) Maria: GoOrganic Hard…
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28: Best and Worst of 2015
It's the end of the year, so we're going to share our best and worst candies of 2015. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/28/. Thanks for listening! Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starts at 00:20) Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Mints Unoriginal Skittles Best and Worst of 2015...
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27: Christmas Candy 2015
It's the Christmas season again, so we're talking about new Christmas candies and spending some time talking about many of the mint-flavored products that have returned this year. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/27/. Thanks for listening! Show Notes What We're Sweet On...
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26: Honey & Maple
We're well into fall so in this episode we talk about two popular fall flavors -- Honey and Maple. Show notes can be found below or at www.candyology101.com/26/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:18) Cybele: Halls Defense Assorted Citrus Maria: Dubble Bubble Fizzers Quick Halloween...
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25: Halloween Candy 2015
In this year's Halloween episode, we talk about new and returning Halloween candy, share what we're giving out to Trick-or-Treaters, and spend some time on candies to pass out for those who have food allergies. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/25/. What We're Sweet On...
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24: Candy Corn
In this episode we're focusing on the classic fall candy -- candy corn. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/24/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:20) Maria: Trader Joe's Mango Mango Gummies Cybele: Gimble's Sour Jelly Beans What is Candy Corn and How is it…
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23: Trader Joe's Candy
In this episode we have a discussion about Trader Joe's candy with the folks from the blog What's Good at Trader Joe's, who also do the Let's Talk TJ's podcast. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/23/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:20) Maria: Cola Puchu...
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22: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
We get nutty with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! We talk about the history behind this iconic candy and the many Reese's variations and limited edition flavors. Thanks for listening! Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/22/. What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:18) Cybele:...
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21: Red Licorice
This episode is all about red licorice. Are you Team Red Vines or Team Twizzlers? Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/21/. What We're Sweet On (Starting at 00:21) Maria: Project 7 Front Porch Lemonade Gum Cybele: Coffee Rio Red Licorice Introduction (Starting at 03:16)...
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20: Salt Water Taffy
In this episode Maria and Cybele take on the summertime favorite, Salt Water Taffy. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/20/. What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:18) Cybele: See's Butterscotch Squares Maria: Tootsie Pops Salt Water Taffy Introduction (starting at 02:36) One…
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19: Summer Flavors
In this episode we spend time discussing what makes a great summer candy and go over the three iconic summer flavors: Lemonade, Cotton Candy, and Watermelon. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/19/. What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:20) Maria: Chimes Ginger Chews Cybele:...
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18: Introduction to Japanese Candy
In this episode we give an overview to three exceptional candies unique to Japan: Glico Pocky, Kasugai Gummy and Morinaga HiCHEW. This is just an introduction to Japanese candy, so we'll be talking more about other candies in future episodes. Links to the products we talk about can be found below...
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17: Haribo
We're focusing on one of the most popular gummy candy companies in the world -- Haribo. We discuss their most popular products in the US and compare it with their most popular products in Haribo's home country. We also share our favorites and talk about Butt with Ears. Yes, Butt with Ears. Show...
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16: Treat or Trick Revisited
We're looking back at all the new product announcements we’ve covered on Trick or Treat. Maria and I have gone back and tallied up what we’ve tried and how it went. There’s a full list of all the items at the bottom of the show notes, see how you did. Show notes are available below or at...
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15: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2015
In this episode, we talk about the interesting products and trends from this year's Sweet & Snacks Expo. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/15/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starts at 0:19) Maria: York Peppermint Patties Cybele: Good & Plenty Sweets & Snack Expo Intro...
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14: Panned Candy Plus a Sweets & Snacks Expo Preview
Cybele & Maria talk about one of the oldest candy techniques, panning. As a bonus, they have a few teases from the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago this month. Show notes are below or available at www.candyology101.com/14/. What We're Sweet On (starts at 0:19) Maria: Cadbury Milk Chocolate Mini…
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13: Skittles
This episode is all about Skittles, Skittles, and more Skittles. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/13/. What We're Sweet On (starts at 0:19) Maria: Reese's Spread Cybele: Pastel M&Ms Peanut Skittles History (starting at 2:02) Qualities That Makes Skittles Great (starting…
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12: The Sweet and the Tart (Dextrose Candy)
We examine a curious little genre known as Dextrose Candy. The best known versions are SweeTarts and Smarties, but the flavors can also range to minty flavors, soda inspired arrays and of course the sours. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/12/. If you subscribe to the…
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11: Jelly Beans
We're continuing with our Easter topic this episode, because there are so many candies. We'll talk about our least favorite Easter candies plus jelly beans. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/11/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On (starting at 00:30) Maria - Cadbury Mini...
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10: Easter Favorites
Easter is the biggest candy holiday, so we're tackling it in two episodes of Candyology 101. For this episode we're talking about our Easter candy favorites and the iconic chocolate rabbit. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/10/. What We're Sweet On Maria & Cybele: Cadbury...
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9: House Brands
In this episode, Maria and Cybele go downmarket and pick up house brands and dollar store knock offs of popular candies. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/9/. What We're Sweet On Maria: Gobstoppers Heartbreakers and Mike & Ike's Strawberry Reunion Cybele: Sconza Malted…
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8: Pick-a-Mix
In this episode, Maria and Cybele challenged each other to go to the candy store and pick out 15 different candies sold by the pound. Show notes are available below or at www.candyology101.com/8/. Show Notes What We're Sweet On This Week: Maria: Fettuccine Cybele: Chewy Spree What is Pick a Mix?...
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7: Valentine's Day
Maria and Cybele talk about Valentine's Day candy and rant about Red Velvet and the definition of classic. Show notes can be found below or at www.candyology101.com/7/. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: What We're Sweet On: Maria: Strawberry Astronaut Ice Cream Cybele: Trader Joe's Sea Salt...
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6: 2015 Winter Fancy Food Show
Cybele makes Maria jealous with notes and photos from the 2015 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Show notes are available at www.candyology101.com/6/.
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5: 2014 in Review
Maria and Cybele look back at the best and worst of 2014 and make a few new resolutions. Show notes can be found at www.candyology101.com/5/.
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4: Christmas Candy
We're talking about candy associations with Christmas. It's all the good and bad that the season has to offer. Show notes can be found at http://www.candyology101.com/4/.
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3: Chewing Gum
In this episode we're taking on chewing gum, all its variations and waxing nostalgic about the gums of our youth. Show notes can be found at http://www.candyology101.com/3/
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2: Peanut Butter
We tackle the big wide world of peanut butter and its most perfect confectionery creation: the peanut butter cup. Links to many of the products we talk about are available at http://www.candyology101.com/2/
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1: Halloween Candy
In this inaugural episode of Candyology 101, Cybele from Candy Blog, Lauren from Candy Bar Reviews, and Maria from Sometimes Foodie discuss fall flavors, Halloween candy, and trick-or-treating.
About this show
Candyology 101 is a podcast about candy. It's hosted by Cybele from Candy Blog and Maria from Sometimes Foodie. We’re bloggers who are some of the biggest candy fans on the internet.
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