Summer Candy FUN!

It's well into Summer and I have so fallen behind in my posts :-( Tonnes of new candy that came in and also some more exciting news... I'm expecting a little Frankie! Due in Nov. and boy has time flown by already.

Ok so back to what's new @ Frankies. Let's see Gummy Popcorn, a fun candy perfect for any movie night or backyard picnic. Each box has a mix of strawberry, watermelon and lemon popcorn, can you guess which one your eating? They even look like popped popcorn! We also have cool new Skull candies in our Pick & Mix selection, perfect for this year's Halloween party for a festive treat. One of my favourites we have in right now is Haribo's Starmix. A mixed bag of tiny gummies in the shapes of fried eggs, hearts, friendship rings, cola bottles and gummy bears. I'm always a sucker for any confections from Haribo :-) Yummy! We also were able to bring in handmade lollies custom made for us that read I (heart) Candy! They are super cute and the best gift to give anyone visiting Vancouver and if you just want a fun candy to have in a bowl at home :-)

A visit with the Dentist

The dreaded dentist appointment, I never really enjoyed going but who does? My teeth and gums are a little sensitive so I won't be having any candy today or maybe for the next few days. And drum roll please......... NO CAVITIES!! I am surprised but super happy of the results :-) So whoever said candy gives you cavities is wrong! As long as you brush and floss (and don't sleep with candy in your mouth) then your ok. But don't quote me on that one.

Candy Buffets

Your party isn't complete until you have a Frankies Candy Buffet set up for your guests to nibble on.

The perfect way to add colour and good times for everyone. Our candy buffets can be customized to match any colour scheme or theme of your party. Choose from over 60 of our instore  bulk candies or have us custom order your favourite candies from your childhood. You can also add wrapped candies and lollys for an added WOW factor. 

Sure you can put together a candy buffet yourself by going to Costco but why wouldn't you want quality candy and different candy from around the world like Germany and Spain. Make it extra special and your guests will always remember your party. Also at Frankies we have an array of beauiful glass jars of all sizes that show off the candy and make it pop! We pride ourselves in making things cute and eyecatching nothing plain and boring. 

Also the fun thing about candy buffets is that you can have little takeout boxes for your guests to fill and eat at the party or to take home as a reminder of the special occassion. So book your Frankies Candy Buffet now and make your party even SWEETER!

Wonka scrumdillyumptious.

The Wonka Sweetart Rope is another candy that mixes two of your favourites into one. Sweetarts and nerds combine to make a soft cherry rope with a blue creamy nerdy center. 

This is a fun candy to eat if you love the taste of cherry and a fondant type cream. I wish that they made the filling a little more sour as the outside is sweet and needs that extra tartiness in the middle. Or maybe they should try a different flavour instead of cherry maybe strawberry or blue raspberry would be good or even grape then a cherry filling. I myself am not a fan of cherry anything and that's basically all that the rope is. I cut into the rope and did see lots of nerds but looks like they have disinegrated a bit from being mixed with the creamy center.

If your a fan of Wonka candy then you must try the Sweetart Rope as it might not be here for much longer as the oompa loompas are always coming up with crazy new candies at the Willy Wonka Factory!

Tooty Frooties

A chew fruity candy with a crunchy candy shell. The great thing about Rowntree's is that they don't use any artifical colours or flavours instead use real fruit juice from strawberries, lemon, apple, orange and my favourite blackcurrent. Never before have I tried blackcurrent candy besides their Blackcurrent Pastilles . 

Tooty Frooties are a great treat to give the little ones as an after school special treat. Hey when it's made with real fruit juice you won't feel bad giving your kids candy. But hey I always say everything in moderation, don't deprive yourselves from the sweet life of candy!

JB Bubblge Gum

JB Bubble Gum what a mouth full this gum is. You never know how much gum your gonna be chewing up with just one gumball but with this one one is more than enough. At first I couldn't do anything until I worked it in my mouth to a blowing bubble consistency. The package reads that each 5 flavors are true to the Jelly Belly beans flavor and right now I have blueberry in my mouth. It didn't smell like blueberry but had a hint of flavor. I expected a more intense flavor like there beans but maybe on the next one so let's see. Ok now I'm chewing Juicy Pear and I can definetly taste pear. The gumball was yellow so I thought it wouldn't taste like pear but I was wrong. 

I would try the rest but I'm kind of gumed out right now so I'll have to finish the rest later and let you know how Very Cherry, Tangerine and Watermelon taste.

Until then have a Sweet Day!

Brandini Toffee

An idea to earn money for a student trip to Italy, Brandini Toffee has quickly grown into a thriving business. The toffee was created from a secret family recipe, each batch is handmade with only the finest ingredients. Being hailed as the best ever, guarenteeing 100% satisfaction. They've won several awards, was on Oprah's O list and appeared on Martha Stewart.

Now you can't go wrong with this combo: toffee, chocolate & a roasted almond nut mix. They sent over a huge bag for sampleing and it's been really hard to resist not eating it all myself. We brought in the Brandini Bites which is a 1/2lb tin filled with bite size nibbles, great for shareing if they're lucky. The perfect hostess gift or Easter gift (which is just around the corner).

WAZOO

TOPPS candy company just came out with a new candy thats named WAZOO. They describe it as a chewy fruity candy sprinkled with crunchies candy bar. Now this isn't your normal candy bar. When you think of candy bar's you think of chocolate & caramel or any otherchocolate bar combo but not actual candy.

I first saw this bar online and was happy to see it in Bellingham last week so I picked up one of each flavor, Blue Razz and Wild Berriez. I tried the Wild Berriez and to be honest was a little anxious to bite into it. I took a little bite and right away loved the crunchies that cover the top of the bar. They are kind of like nerds but not as good. The berry taste was really predominant which was nice cause sometimes when they say the flavor you don't even taste it or smell it. Also I loved the colour of the candy bar, purple on the outside with pink and yellow chewy center.

I recommened the Wazoo candy bar to anyone who likes their candy on the sweeter side and the taste of berries.

Candy Art

Check this picture out! Isn't it the coolest thing you ever did see! The artist had contacted me through my website and she forward me the link and I'm blown away. What they do is cut and paste images that are related to candy and create new works of art. They also write where they get there links from so credit is given where needed which is nice.  What a creative way to make a picture journal of all the things you love right now. The sky is the limit to what you could do, I wanna make one now. My favourites are Candy Buffet ( attached pic), Like me and Violet.

Candy Buffet - by ❤✿PaintHead on Polyvore.com

Nestle's YORKIE bar.

I was searching through You Tube and found a commercial for the Yorkie chocolate bar from England. It's ok but I like that they have a commerical. We need more commercials for candy and chocolate bars.