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  • Kina Chocolates and Italian gossip

    Leah went to Europe and brought back a reasonable amount of candy for Jocelyn to try. Leah and Jocelyn catch up before trying chocolates from Kina in Barcelona, Amalfi lemon hard candies and some Happy Cherries from Haribo.

    • https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/what-is-working-memory-adhd-specialist-explains/ 
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MoviePass
    • Coyote vs Acme
      • https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/movies/the-story-behind-coyote-vs-acme.html 
      • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1756855/ 
      • Director: Dave Green (James Gunn is one of the writers)
      • https://www.tjanddave.com/
      • https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2627/good-time-charlie/
      • HDTGM You Brace Yourself
        • https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRC6F_FD3vB/?stkn=MXBzczhxMjdyN2lxcA%3D%3D 
        • https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/02/heat-shuts-lake-shore-drive-bridge-for-more-than-4-hours-causing-incredibly-hectic-day-of-traffic/
        • Kina Chocolates
          • https://kinachocolates.com/en/chocolate-shop/origin-chocolates/barra-de-chocolate-70-chuncho
          • https://kinachocolates.com/en/chocolate-shop/origin-chocolates 
          • https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Chuncho_Cacao_26292.php
          • https://kinachocolates.com/en/chocolate-shop/dulces/orange-with-chocolate
          • Haribo
            • https://www.haribo.com/en-us/products/happy-cherries
            • Amalfi Coast
              • https://amalfimarket.com/products/perle-di-sole-amalfi-lemon-drops?
              • Italy history
                • https://www.packonebagshow.com/
                • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_of_Italy
                  • 1 hr 25 min
                • Finland and Schwannomas and Bears, Oh my!

                  Candy Chat is back with a 3-hour extravaganza. Ronnie Raviv joined hosts Leah Jones and Jocelyn Geboy to talk about medical diagnoses, Finland, the Ice Hotel, the last Bears game of the post-season, all while eating a lot of Finnish candy.

                  Candy that we sample during the episode. Photos on Threads

                  • Suffeli Puffi
                  • Marianne
                  • Dumle Winter Mix
                  • Jaffa
                  • Karl Fazer Blueberry Truffle
                  • Karl Fazer Salty Toffee Crunch
                  • Salted Caramel Fudge
                  • Ollo All Sorts
                  • Susu Snacks
                  • Tutti Frutti Winter Mix
                  • Tyrkisk Peper
                  • Fazer Glogikulaat
                  • Lapland's blueberry candy 

                    • Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma information

                    Mayo Clinic

                    Dr. Ricky Wong

                     

                    Ronnie and Leah's guide to Lapland

                    Time-lapse drive to Sweden:

                    Housing between Kittila/Levy and Muonio

                    • Villa Borealis (where we stayed)
                      • https://www.villaborealis.com 
                      • Lapland Dream Villas (3adjacent cabins, different owner, same operator)
                        • https://www.laplanddream.fi 

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                          Appropriate clothing

                          • Our property owner had a warehouse that she took us to for boots, coats, gloves, snowpants, etc
                          • Ice hotel provided coveralls, gloves, boots, balaclava
                            • Base layer of cotton is a no-no in a cold room at Icehotel so make sure you at least have something synthetic or wool for top and bottom

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                              Places we ate in Finland

                              • Swiss cafe Muonio
                              • Takka at Olos resort
                              • Panoramic restaurant at Levi resort via gondola
                              • Levi Pizza
                              • Salteriat (schnitzel)

                                • Finland activities and vendors

                                • Aurora Chase with Arctic Frontiers http://www.arcticfrontier.fi/ 
                                  • Phenomenal. Would’ve booked a second night if needed
                                  • Base camp was on a frozen lake with a hut with a fire, warm juice and brownies
                                  • Dogsled http://www.maglelin.fi/ 
                                    • What a delightful afternoon! Ronnie drove a sled himself and I was a passenger on the guide's sled. Once she saw my cane, she made arrangements for me to sit and take 200 photos. 
                                    • Family owned and operated. She offers different distances based on the weather and party size. 
                                    • Arcandia Adventure Park 
                                      • What a fun, silly night! 
                                      • We did ramen with the shamen for dinner. Hot pot cooking with reindeer meat, filet, ramen, fresh veg
                                      • A la cart sausages and snacks looked good
                                      • Hot chocolate with mint liqueur was delicious 
                                      • We threw spears, axes, archery, and did an astrology chart
                                      • This is hilly terrain with snow packed paths. We saw people slip and fall, but kept our footing. 
                                      • Of course it’s a tourist trap! Take your best ren faire or Comic-Con attitude and have fun
                                      • https://www.arcandia.fi/ 
                                      • Reindeer safari https://www.getyourguide.com/sirkka-l139331/levi-reindeer-experience-with-sled-ride-t418396/?ranking_uuid=3248de96-0922-420f-af99-54f05c66decf 
                                        • Warm drinks in a hut with a fire for fascinating reindeer facts after short sleigh ride and feeding reindeer

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                                          Ice hotel in Sweden

                                          https://www.icehotel.com/ 

                                          What we did

                                          • Ice Dinner
                                          • Slept cold in 365 art suite
                                          • Aurora photography with Scandinavian Sami Photoadventures
                                            • Www.scandanavianphtotoadventures.com. 
                                            • Ice sculpture class

                                              • Ice Hotel suggestions

                                              • Look at the calendar for when the winter exhibit opens. We went a week before. Fun vibe with all the artists and builders on campus, but we didn’t get to see the annual build
                                              • Skip the ice dinner and eat a la carts
                                              • Use their gear! It’s really good
                                              • Make it two nights - one warm, one cold - and enjoy a slower visit

                                                • Overall thoughts

                                                • We went Nov 30 to December 6
                                                • 2 hours of daylight stretched into 4-5 hours with dawn and dusk
                                                • Went before peak season of total darkness, so more cost effective 
                                                • We didn’t do any Christmas or Santa stuff

                                                  • A few notes on traveling fat and mobility-impaired

                                                  • IceHotel had gear in sizes too big for me!
                                                  • The icehotel sleeping bag was snug and a little claustrophobic, but it zipped
                                                  • The property manager had coats big enough for me (actually a little too big)
                                                  • WinterRent coat was my fave, but their 6x pants didn't fit. Their boots were also the best I borrowed for me. 
                                                  • The Snow Country snow pants I bought on clearance last year were perfect https://www.snowcountryouterwear.com/ 
                                                  • Smart Wool base layers in largest size fit great
                                                  • Darn Tough socks were tight on calf, but worked good enough 
                                                  • Every restaurant has comfortable seating for me
                                                  • The wheelchair plane access in Kittila was an elevator on a truck. If you are unsteady on your feet, get wheelchair services in the airports and save your energy for dogsledding. 
                                                  • Bring your own towel. No towel in Finland wrapped around my body. 
                                                    • 3 hr 3 min
                                                  • Bissinger's Chocolate - the tasting (Part 2)

                                                    In a follow-up to our conversation with Dan Abel Jr, the Willy Wonka of the Midwest, we sat down with four boxes of Bissinger's treats to see if the old world recipes hold up.

                                                    Spoiler alert: they do.

                                                    We sampled....

                                                    • The 1668 Collection
                                                    • Strawberry Bark
                                                    • Sea Salt Caramels
                                                    • J'adore Bissinger's

                                                      • The chocolates were provided by Bissinger's PR Team, but we were not compensated for this episode or the interview with Dan.

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                                                      38 min
                                                    • Bissinger's Part 1 - Chatting with Dan Abel Jr

                                                      Jocelyn and Leah sit down with Dan Abel Jr, the Chief Chocolate Officer of St. Louis-based Bissinger's Chocolate. We learn about the history of the company from the 1600s in France to the 2000s in St. Louis, Missouri, why they import oranges and chocolate from Europe and what handcrafted means to them.

                                                      In Part 2, we get into the chocolate treats.

                                                      A few links

                                                      • Bissinger's Chocolate
                                                      • The St. Louis Podcast
                                                      • Youtube: Inside the Bissinger's factory

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                                                        1 hr 2 min
                                                      • Korean candy and summer vacation

                                                        The night before Leah went on her summer vacation to Africa, Jocelyn came over with very special Toney's Chocoloneys and Korean candies. They also tried salt water taffy from Oregon and talked about movie podcasts.

                                                        • Rovos Rail
                                                        • How Did This Get Made
                                                        • Newcomers
                                                        • Blank Check
                                                        • Unclear and Present Danger (Jamelle Bouie)
                                                          • 1 hr 32 min
                                                        • Nougat is nuts?

                                                          Jocelyn went to Woodman's and brought some post-Halloween treats, so we recorded an episode.

                                                          Want to eat along with Jocelyn and Leah?

                                                          • Fiery Cinnamon Zots
                                                          • Pecan Snickers
                                                          • Jello Pudding Cups (candy)
                                                          • Mango Chili Rips
                                                            • 46 min
                                                          • Jocelyn's 50th Birthday Celebration

                                                            In March, Leah and Jocelyn were joined by friend Jo McCawley to celebrate Jocelyn's birthday the only way we know how - by recording a podcast episode. This episode is heavy on chat and a little light on candy, but 100% Candy Chat.

                                                            Show Notes

                                                            • Cheryl's Cookies
                                                          • Carol's Cookies
                                                          • Chamoy pickles
                                                          • YaBoy Chamoy
                                                          • Phony Negronis
                                                          • Mocktails
                                                          • Seedlip
                                                          • Fre
                                                          • Braunschwieger
                                                          • Ham Salad
                                                          • Dehydrated candies
                                                          • Skittles lentils
                                                          • Chubbies (breadsticks and shorts)
                                                          • Girl Scout Cookies
                                                          • Nutter Butters
                                                          • Oreos
                                                          • The history of bagels
                                                          • Little Debbie vs Hostess

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                                                            1 hr 47 min
                                                          • Merry Christmas from Candy Chat

                                                            Leah and Jocelyn are back to talk about Christmas traditions and try some Secret Santa regional treats from Robert Persinger (AKA The Drop King).

                                                            We try...

                                                            Chukar Cherries

                                                            Fran's Park Bars

                                                            Aplets and Cotlets 

                                                            50 min
                                                          • Candy from Spain and Sweden in September

                                                            Happy birthday, Jocelyn! We are working on bringing Candy Chat Chicago back with weekly episodes. Here's an episode recorded in September with treats from Spain and Sweden thanks to Lily, Shai, James and Abby!

                                                            45 min
                                                          • Korean Candy and Roadtrip candy

                                                            In August, Leah and Jocelyn took a road trip to Rochester, Minnesota where they bought a lot of candy. Then our friend Jamie in Germany sent a care package. Jocelyn's friend Matt went to Korea and brought us back candy.

                                                            We have so much candy, friends.

                                                            We're trying candy from Germany, Korea and Minnesota. We're talking sad documentaries and highway signs. Fast 9, AMC movie pass and so much more.

                                                            1 hr 16 min

                                                          About Candy Chat Chicago

                                                          From the publisher's feed

                                                          Jocelyn Geboy and Leah Jones bring you sweet talk from the windy city all about candy. Candy Chat Chicago is a weekly podcast where candy isn’t just a treat, it’s the main event.