All about Gummy Bears, I mean Gummi Bears!
Posted by Ken Shenkman on Apr 29, 2019
Hey candy lovers! It's 2019, and nothing in the candy world compares to the beloved Gummi Bear, or is it Gummy Bear? We'll get to that later...With choices like Watermelon, Hot Cinnamon and Gigantic Bananas we don't think any other candy can compete with the demand of these fun and cute confections. No matter your favorite adaptation of these chewy delectable temptations, you have every reason to adore them.Haribo or BustThose shiny and squishy b...
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DIY Rainbow Candy Buffet
Posted by Ken Shenkman on Oct 22, 2015
While brainstorming on our next creative project, our marketing team headed over to Pinterest for some much needed inspiration.As any Pin-oholic knows, that social site is highly addictive, and will suck you in like a hungry black hole. We love that black hole. We don't mind being sucked in by it...With countless inspiring ideas, we ultimately decided on creating a Candy Buffet. A RAINBOW one. Colorful, Sweet, and Upbeat!Rainbows and Lollipops =)...
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The Pop Rocks Urban Legend Debunked
Posted by Ken Shenkman on Jul 30, 2015
Pop Rocks: Urban Legend Vs. RealityThe tall tale of deadly Pop Rocks came from the infamous Little Mikey, the cute face of the classic Life cereal commercials in the 70's. The legend states that poor Mikey gobbled up a bag of Pop Rocks, and then decided to guzzle a can of Coke which "according to folklore" made Little Mikey's insides burst like a microwaved egg. Have you tried this risky concoction? Is it risky at all? Let's find out.M...
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Introduction to Candy Buffets
Posted by Ken Shenkman on Jun 18, 2015
Come one, come all to the best candy store in town! I'll be your sweeter-than-sweet-tarts hostess, Denise. This is a series, my friends, a series about candy buffets. A hush comes over the crowd. Eyes focused, ears perked, everyone is holding their breath.
A candy buffet as part of the Frills & Spills wedding collection by Neviti decorations.
First order of business: to tell you exactly what a candy buffet is.&nb...
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Valentine’s Day – How it started
Posted by Ken Shenkman on Jan 14, 2013
St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, includes remnants of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Have you ever wondered about who Saint Valentine was, or how he started this romantic ritual? One legend tells us that Valentine was a priest who lived in Rome during the third century. Roman Emperor Claudius II had just outlawed marriage, because he believed that single men made better soldiers than those with families. Saint Valentine cont...
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