Sweetly Spooky!
October is the month for ghosts, ghouls, and gumballs!
I think it is awesome that October doesn't go quietly into the night like almost every other month. Nope! October goes out on a sweetly spooky strut!
Remember when people handed out homemade treats like yummy
cookies, fresh popcorn balls, and handmade taffy? We used to get apples from people's
trees, too.
Bagged candy has replaced those goodies. Which candy is your
fave? Here are the top five top sellers in recent years. Is your go-to snack on
the list? (One of my faves – 3 Musketeers – didn't make the top five!)
#5. Starbursts
Originally a British fave called "Opal",
Starbursts are a chewy Halloween staple. The original fruit flavors still rule
but Starburst has other tasty flavors, including Tropicals, FaveReds, and
Sours. Which is your favorite chew?
#4. Snickers
Some call this traditional candy bar the most perfect candy.
It has nougat, caramel, and peanuts covered in milk chocolate. What's not to
love about this chewy, crunchy treat?
Popcorn balls ready for party goers
(Photo courtesy of kinwart on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/74TiUH)
#3. M&M's
"Melts in your mouth, not in your hand" has been
their motto for decades! The traditional milk chocolate goodie has some
interesting cousins: peanut, caramel, peanut butter, cocoa crisp, and even milk
chocolate popcorn flavors! Yes, they have combined the chocolate with buttered
popcorn for a totally unique flavor!
Bowl of candies for Halloween treats
(Photo courtesy of Alexa LaSpisa on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/aCtqFJ)
#2. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Hubby's
fave! Hershey's iconic candy is fabulous as a snack or as a great s'mores
treat. Try replacing the classic Hershey's chocolate bar with the Reese's
Peanut Butter Cup! The chocolate-peanut butter flavor elevates the campfire
treat to a deliciously sinful gourmet delicacy!
And
the #1 choice is…
Skittles!
Like the Starbursts and M&Ms, Skittles comes in an array of flavors. And like Starbursts, Skittles are a British creation!
(Photo courtesy of Mike Mozart on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/kT7UCR)
Although
the classic fruit flavor Skittles still dominate the top candy choice, you can choose from a
variety of flavors. For a variety, pick from sour, tropical, orchard, wild
berry, or even "flavor mashups". Looking for more exciting flavors?
Why not try "fizzed fruit", "crazy cores", "sweet heat
spicy", or Skittles bubblegum! If you can't find them in your local
stores, you can order them online.
So, are you buying candy for your trick-or-treaters or for your sweet tooth? (If you are like 90% of people, you will sneak a nibble of two of the Halloween treats!) Which candy is your fave? Or do you prefer baked treats?
Enjoy October and help ring in November with
some fun and fantasy!
(Photo courtesy of Mike McCune on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/7bWA4T)
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