I'm not sure where or when the obsession happened, but there's a few in our family who anticipate October because of the yummy, nummy candy corn that shows up on the Halloween shelves in the stores. There's usually a few cell phone texts between three of us . . . whoever finds the candy corn first.
I thought if I was going to blog about candy corn, I'd better do some internet research first:
Candy Corn Quick Facts
•Candy corn has 3.57 calories per kernel (Yay!)
•Halloween accounts for 75% of the annual candy corn production
•Candy corn isn't just for Halloween there is also:•Reindeer corn for Christmas (red, green, and white)
(Meh. Don't mess with perfection.)
•Indian corn (it's chocolate and vanilla flavored) (This one's acceptable.)
•Cupid corn for Valentine's Day (red, pink, and white)
(Meh. Again, don't mess with perfection.)
•Bunny corn for Easter (pastel-colored) (Oooh. Meh, meh meh!)•The National Confectioners Association estimates that 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold annually. (Come on . . . I only account for half of that.)
•The top seller of candy corn, Brach's (The best, as far as I'm concerned)
, sells enough candy corn each year to circle the earth 4.25 times if the kernels were laid end to end. (Follow the yellow brick road to Oz!)
•Though most candy corn is purchased at Halloween, the confection is available year-round. (I want to know WHERE!)
I've never seen nor tasted the below concoctions, but I thought they were fun anyway. I'll reserve judgement until I've sampled . . . anyone can send these to me if you find them. :-)
Brach's Milk Maid Caramel Apple Candy Corn
Brach's Milk Maid Chocolate Caramel Candy Corn
Chocolate Covered Toffee
Flavored Candy Corn
Hershey's Candy Corn Kisses
(These are ADORABLE! I want them!)
So yes, we are (I am?) obsessed. I guess it's lucky for my waistline they're only around once a year, at least in our area.
But the other day my daughter (one of the obsessed) came across this on the internet. I think she needs to make one for her daughter and pass the obsession on to the next generation.
Scrumptious!
love it! I have some at my desk as we speak. P.S. my co-workers and myself were also curious about the Hershey's Candy Corn Kisses. I was not a fan but I have to note that I'm not really a fan of white chocolate (which they are made of)...I'll let you be the judge ;)
ReplyDeletep.p.s Jared would totally kick my but if I went out and spent money on the yarn needed to make that fabulous outfit but I have been SOOOOOOOOOO tempted... SOOOOOOOO tempted... boise purchase?? ;)
Soooooo I have had the caramel apple ones and they pretty much taste just like a caramel apple. I approve but in really small doses. As for that baby candy corn hybrid.... you guys disgust me.
ReplyDeleteHI Nancy!! Thanks for commenting on my blog! I never would have found your blog otherwise! And I love it! I'm brand new to this, but hoping to learn and have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteAnd we love candy corn! (I actually had to go get a few to pop in my mouth as I read your blog :)).
I sure miss you...glad we're friends, but wish we could talk more often.
:)Tricia
P.S. The picture of you and Harvey is gorgeous!!
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