Candy Chat Chicago

Leah and Jocelyn are determined to finish the Trader Joe's Caramel Taste Test in 2021! We talk about Christmas nostalgia candies, managing chemo farts, and the classic SNL ad for Colon Blow.

Things we tried

• Jelly Belly Apple Cider

Things we talked about

• Brach's Christmas Nougat

Shout out to Lily from Friday Night Movie Podcast for the treats from Spain

Jocelyn and Leah are going to finish those Trader Joe's chocolates in 2021! Plus we made a GoPuff order to get holiday themed candy and we try a Scottish soda that Leah's Secret Santa sent to her. (We also talk about poop, death, and farting).

Bike Aid returns in 2022!

What we tried

Scottish soda - Irn Bru

Trader Joe's Caramel Taste Test continues

Twix Santas

Smartfood Popcorn with Cap'n Crunch Merry Berries

SweetTarts Twisted Holiday Punch Rope

SweetTarts Candy Canes

Other stuff we talked about

Signs of that someone is coming to the end of their life

What is pastry?

What is candy?

Salt Dough

Is toast sweet or savory?

Waitress the movie

Horehound Candy

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Saturday night at Leah's annual Hanukkah party, the talk turned to candy and the microphones came out! Laurel Crown, Nick Manesis and Daliah Fritz all joined Jocelyn next to the fire pit to talk about candy and taste test from the Fannie May Colonial Box. Then Jocelyn dropped by a few nights later to try more caramels, jelly beans and see if Lily's candy choices could be redeemed.

What we tried

Zum Zum Miel from Lily on Friday Night Movie Podcast

Fannie May Colonial

Trader Joes Taste Test Caramels

Belly Flops

And we talked about...

Milk Shake Candy Bar

Figs vs Dates vs Prunes

Fig Newtons are a rich kid's snack?

Ice cream as an adult vs kid?

Worst candy in the world?

Pastores Brunch on Lincoln is great!

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Leah's mom, Linda Jones, came up for Thanksgiving, so we got out the microphones and candy from Lily at Friday Night Movie Podcast and recorded for nearly two hours.

We tried...

• Trader Joe's Caramel Taste Test 2021

And we talked about

• Burnt French Peanuts

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This week we dive into the Trader Joe's Taste Test of Caramel and try three mystery flavors in the two foot box of treats. Trust us - you should follow the directions on the box and actually share the very rich, large caramels with your friends, families and frenemies.

We try or discuss

• Trader Joe's English Toffee

Finally, we ask the question - what is the candy that should be served at your funeral?

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Leah and Jocelyn tried three types of Girl Scout candies from the Fall sales. Seems like sales have closed for most troops, but we found one link that is still working through November 15th, 2021. Go and support the Girl Scouts and get some delicious treats!

We try Dulce de Leche Owls, Mint Penguins, and Caramel Apples!

Candy News

Ferrara Candy Ransomware Attack

ButterFinger Peanut Butter Rumors

Warheads tongue injuries

Warheads FAQs

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Jocelyn and Leah open a surprise from the fine folks at Pearson's Candies and try another round of Pearson's Salted Nut Rolls, then we rank the candy that Leah bought for Halloween. Jocelyn calls her mom for help with some nostalgic sodas and Leah tells the tall tales she expects her dad to fact check.

Candies

• Salted Nut Roll

How would you order these candies?

• Milky Way

Other random links

• Pearson's Hitler Doll

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Daliah Fritz, the financial mastermind behind My Small Business Pro, dropped in during Leah's recovery and we wound up recording a podcast. When she mentioned her favorite candy was Nerds, we had some delivered by (not our sponsor yet) GoPuff. Over the course of the meandering two-hour conversation, we tried a dozen candies.

Show Notes

• Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

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Jocelyn's dear friend John was in the mood to talk about Willy Wonka, so we hopped on Zoom at midnight and got to Candy Chatting about the movie. Jocelyn and Leah tried two new Pearson's Salted Nut Roll flavors - Apple Pie and Pumpkin Spice!

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Leah and Jocelyn got their hands on Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn as the ultimate candy corn sample. The flavors in 2021 were updated to include Apple Pie and Coffee, which permeated the bag.

We also tried Eton Mess Candy Kittens thanks to Vicki in London! Guest Claudia sent over some Reese's Pieces Candy Eggs for Leah to try.

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