Make your presents felt: Spend time if you can't spend money Dec 4, 2008
com to see gourmet items, including Clarksdale's Mississippi Delta Pecans, Poplarville's Robicheaux's Handmade Candies and Magnolia Munchies from the Dixie Sweets Candy Company in Hattiesburg. Read their minds - You don't have to guess what they want this holiday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lead's historic roundhouse has new head of steam Nov 28, 2008
Vintage Caboose -- The gift shop and snack bar features gourmet foods, old-fashioned candies, a children's section, train-theme and inspirational gift items and a unique coffee bar. Good As Gold Gift Shop -- The gift and antique shop that carries train and railroad items, candles (soy and flameless), men's gift items, all-natural cat and dog treats, jewelry, natural soy bath and body products, pottery, art and antiques. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Homes made of gingerbread Nov 27, 2008
Other buildings reproduced in gingerbread, gum, frosting and candies include Sacred Heart Cultural Center, the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson, First Presbyterian Church and the Cotton Exchange. The judging criteria included overall appearance, originality, creativity, precision, difficulty and consistency with the historic theme. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spooky events listed Oct 17, 2008
Completely sealed candies; Submerge your candy in a bowl of water if you see air bubbles or wet candy, throw it away. Take treats to a court house or an airport and get it x-rayed if available. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Chick-fil-A Cows git more honorz Oct 14, 2008
The collectible PEZ dispenser is a great way for fans of the Cows to enjoy these classic candies, as well as to provide an exciting and memorable new way to enhance the Chick-fil-A brand via collectible Eat Mor Chikin Cow memorabilia. In 2007, the Chick-fil-A Eat Mor Chikin Cows were recognized as one of America s most popular advertising icons in a public vote sponsored by Advertising Week, and became members of New York s Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Anchorage Pioneers' Home Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 923 W. 11th Ave. Shoppers will find handcrafted items, homemade goodies, candies, silent auction, fresh-made lattes and more. Proceeds benefit the home's residents. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
Kids wait in another room until they hear a bell then enter to see the tree decorated with candles, ornaments and candies. Everyone sings carols while wishing each other happy holidays. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 6, 2008
I miss the wax candies (the mustaches, lips, and harmonicas) and the flavor it had back then. We used to walk around town searching for empty glass soda bottles, then take them to the Save Mart on the corner of Hutchins and Kettleman and trade them in for penny candies. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* World News Quick Take May 14, 2008
Sean McGuire was arrested early on Sunday at a convenience store after security guards at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, noticed the colored candies falling on the ground around the officer. When the officer turned around, an Mhis shoulder, a police report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shopping Travel Guide to Buffalo May 13, 2008
Peruse the penny candies and ageless toys like yo-yos and kazoos while walking on the hardwood floors. The popcorn vending machine for a quarter is a favorite with store visitors. (Suite101.com)
Mom's day could provide economic stimulus May 8, 2008
Candy from Godiva Chocolatier and See's Candies. Personalized charm bracelets from children and grandchildren from Brighton Collectibles. (AZCentral -- Business)
Billiken to Throw Out First Pitch at Busch Stadium on Sunday May 2, 2008
By 1911, the Billiken's likeness adorned everything from marshmallow candies to hood ornaments. In his heyday, the Billiken enjoyed worldwide fame. (Slubillikens.com)
Holiday City Market Dec 7, 2007
A customer walks directly over to the pumpkin-spice peanut brittle, one of Shalloway's best-selling candies. She remarks that she gave some to her mother as a gift last year and decided she needed to come back to pick up some for herself. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
You want a gift guide? Here it is: Shop locally. Dec 6, 2007
Food products you make yourself or purchase at farmers' markets and from local manufacturers: See's candies, artisanal breads from Berkeley's Acme bakery and Pascal Rigo's Boulangerie Bay Bread on Pine Street, Rouge et Noir cheese from Petaluma - or cookies freshly made in that little bakery around the corner. Forget the Made in China mini-license plate and opt for a personalized bracelet from a street vendor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
Tour guests can expect to see a majestic tree decorated with a collection of hand-blown ornaments of Santas, candies and nutcrackers. The dining room will feature Lennox China Eternal Christmas, and fresh greenery will be used throughout the house. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Black Friday or Sunny Saturday? You choose Nov 27, 2007
Star Courier Online - News. Tuesday, November 27, 2007. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007
Breakfast is served on the patio under hanging baskets of colorful flowers, guests can take in panoramic views of the surrounding hills, and even the bowl of root-beer candies on the front desk is welcoming. Guests come to enjoy the Bisbee Pride festival in June, blues festival in September and wine festival in October. (AZCentral -- Travel)
NONPROFIT Community roundup - Fall Clothes Closet kicks off this Friday Nov 6, 2007
St. Paul Lutheran Church's third annual Holiday Bazaar features hundreds of items and takes place Friday, Nov. 9, 2-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., at 202 Brooks St. There will be Christmas decorations, homemade food - including lefse, jams, jellies and candies - crafts, antiques and collectibles. Homemade pie and coffee and tea will also be available. (Missoulian, MT)
Eisner has his new Mickey: It's Bazooka Joe Nov 5, 2007
Gum and candies, including Ring Pop lollipops, grappled with the steep rise in sugar prices. Topps ended up moving some production to other countries, including Mexico, with lower tariffs. (USA Today -- Money)
Activities planned downtown Saturday Oct 16, 2007
Velvet Touch Candies, 122 Ferry St. W. Introduction to chocolate. Vintique, 325 First Ave. W. How to tell real antiques from reproductions. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Downtown to usher in autumn Oct 2, 2007
Some new vendors appearing this year are Joyce Layman's Joyous Cards and Original Photography by Joyce, who uses recycled paper from Costa Rica, Dawn Backer's custom gift baskets with molded chocolate candies and lollipops and Michael and Kim Shingler's Remember When Antiques. Participating downtown businesses include Eichholz Flowers, Country Attic, Key Insurance, Waynesboro Historical Society, the Presbyterian Church Youth Group, Country Expressions, Elks Club, TranquiliTEA, All State... (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Class 1, Breads Class 2, Cakes Class 3, Cookies Class 4, Cheesecakes Class 5, Pies Class 6, Candies Class 7, Miscellaneous. Culinary II Canned Foods must be a regulation canning jar. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Geena Davis to hold celebrity auction Sep 25, 2007
Learn to melt chocolate and make a take-home box of chocolate candies. Cost is 20, includes all supplies. (North County Times)
Canonsburg gets taste of Giuliani campaign Sep 13, 2007
Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani checks out the ice-cream selections at Sarris Candies in Canonsburg, while Tammy Smoke, from Washington, Pa ... Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani was that kid yesterday when he toured the confection-laden aisles of Sarris Candies in Canonsburg ... It's like a wonderland in here," he said upon seeing the colorful rows of chocolates, candies, toys and collectibles set out by proprietor Frank Sarris. During a tour of the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rudy Guiliani Sep 13, 2007
Canonsburg gets taste of Giuliani campaign Republican hopeful visits Sarris Candies Thursday, September 13, 2007 By Dan Majors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani checks out the ice-cream selections at Sarris Candies in Canonsburg, while Tammy Smoke, from Washington, Pa ... Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani was that kid yesterday when he toured the confection-laden aisles of Sarris Candies in Canonsburg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Montreal's moment Sep 8, 2007
Visit the expansive Le March Jean-Talon (7070 Rue Henri-Julien; 514/937-7754) for regional cheeses and maple candies, and 53 kinds of sausage at William J. Walter. Eat. (CNN -- Travel)
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Amy Stone, of Man In the Moon Candies, described a billboard of traffic on the George Washington Bridge, with text saying Average wait 45 minutes. She noted that compared to that, Oswego is not so bad. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
A fine day for tasting wine Jul 16, 2007
Genevieve, selling its candies and toys. Pam Zielinski of Zielinski s in Ste. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Venice Biennale Jun 15, 2007
I returned a few times to the sepulchral white room in the pavilion where a rectangular carpet of licorice candies (you may take one, if you wish) evokes a gravesite beneath a rectangle of scrimmed skylight. My heart leapt every time. (International Herald Tribune)
And if antiques are your thing, don't miss Antique Row on Castle Street May 22, 2007
"After a shopping spree at Monkee's, get beautiful next door with a makeover at its sister store, Blush where you can find high-end beauty brands like Laura Mercier, Kiehl's and Lip Fusion. They also offer in-store beauty services such as waxing, facials and in-demand eyelash extensions by Lindsey Bush. Details: Monkee's, (910) 256-5886; www.shopmonkees.com. Blush: (910) 256-1151.Island Passage: You just can't come to Wilmington without falling in love with Island Passage. Their free-spirited,... (The Morning Star)
Hot dish: At the Eclectic, dessert is the main course May 16, 2007
Fine chocolate and bulk candies also will be sold. The dessert bar, with murals by Greenville artist Glenn Nelson, features seating for 45 people at tables and the bar. (The Daily Reflector)
Moorefield Wal-Mart invites community, military to customer appreciation event May 12, 2007
Vendors scheduled to participate at this time include: Mann's Bait Company, Crayola Crayons, Tyson Foods, Keebler, Kellogg's, Nabisco, Interstate Food Products (Hostess), Little Debbie, Pillsbury, Coke, Pepsi, Anheuser/Busch, Ridgeley Distributing, Utz Potato Chips, Snyders of Berlin, Pepperidge Farms, Frito/Lay, Voortman Cookies, Castor Motor Oil, Wrigley's Candies, Quaker Oats, Tropicana and Gatorade. Girl Scout Troop 618 of Burlington will have Girl Scout cookies for sale and the American Red... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Something special for Mother May 6, 2007
Fill the larger vase with red, pink or white candies so all you see are the candies. Fill the smaller vase with water and a bouquet. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sweet celebration benefits downtown revitalization work Feb 24, 2007
WAYNESBORO Chocolate candies, chocolate desserts and a chocolate fountain. Lovers of all things chocolate can get a Willy Wonka experience while sampling those succulent treats and drinking champagne. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Abundant resource Feb 12, 2007
Sodas, candies, even Kuzu-Yu, a sore throat remedy Kosaka recently drank last week to alleviate a cold, Japan's perception of kudzu is 180 degrees from the American Southeast. That would change if kudzu advocates had their way. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Belhumeurs to close Snooky’s Jan 23, 2007
Over the years, they added handmade chocolates and other candies. There are large displays of greeting cards for all occasions and collectible bone China tea sets. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
