I knew about Florence Baras's love of candy before I'd ever met her. In 2014, I went to her and her husband's all-natural Scandinavian candy store, Sockerbit, and immediately became so excited G captured this superstar pose of pure joy. The candy was laid out so irresistibly, ...read more
There’s no other place that fills me with quite as much joy as Beverly Hills-based candy shop Sugarfina. People all over town tap owners Rosie O'Neill and her fiancé Josh Resnick to create magical, sugar-filled concoctions that delight both hosts and guests alike for weddings, ...read more
When I was a kid, my parents went to great lengths to make Easter one of the most enjoyable holidays. They'd set up an egg hunt inside, complete with jelly bean trails that lead to each hidden treat, ending with an amazing basket full of my favorite candies. It's always been ...read more
Ever since I made these homemade Twix bars last year, I've been thinking of new candy combinations that I could make at home. Since my all-time favorite candy is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, I figured they could only be improved when made with high quality chocolate (I used ...read more
{Christian Louboutin + Gummy Red and Black Raspberries} As part of an upcoming project I'm working on, I've been drawing inspiration from everything around me - vintage scarves, old matchbooks, photographs, and bright, candy colors. Since my blog stems from two of my biggest ...read more
I have an interesting relationship with taffy. It's not one of my favorite candies (like this or this), but there's something about the chewy confections that makes me unbelievably nostalgic. It reminds me of old fashioned candy shops in San Francisco and the delight of ...read more
There are few things quite as perfect as toffee. Bonus points when it's covered in chocolate. And almonds. English toffee has always been one of my favorite treats, but somehow I'd never attempted it at home. Yesterday afternoon I made a batch (from this recipe) and they were ...read more
One of the main, if not most obvious, reasons why I love Halloween is the influx of candy. For the month of October, everywhere you go there are bowls filled with sugary treats that serve as a constant reminder of my favorite holiday. I had a Twix for the first time in what ...read more
One of my fondest memories from childhood revolved around the annual sample day at Lyla's Chocolates. Each October my mom and I would squeeze into the tiny shop, among hordes of other women, to try out their newest sugary sweets. My favorites were always the honeycomb (which I ...read more
I think caramel apples are one of the most appealing desserts imaginable. And it's such a simple concept: dunk a piece of fruit into a sugary coating, and you're done. I had set aside the better part of yesterday afternoon to make these, but decided that instead of making my ...read more
I am - and always will be a fan of all things chocolate. But when caramel is done right, there's really nothing better. I'm consistently disappointed with the caramel products readily available, whether it's an impossibly chewy Milk Dud or a Sugar Daddy that's hard as a rock. ...read more
When I was in middle school, the majority of my hard-earned babysitting money was spent at The Sweet Factory. Bulk candy still proves to be just as enticing, especially when it shares the same space with adorable clothes. Yesterday I stumbled upon A.sweeT, a boutique whose ...read more
A few days ago I had my first Pop-Tart in what must have been 15 years. Let me just say that the experience left me horribly dissatisfied. This spurred an hour-long conversation with my co-workers about all of the amazing junk food that originated in the 80's. To my ...read more
Over the years, I've developed a sort of obsession when it comes to compiling lists. Whether I'm standing in line for coffee or waiting at the doctor's office, I find it relaxing to sort things out in my head. Not that anyone's ever quizzed me on my favorite movie soundtrack ...read more