OT: (Halloween) Candy.

[Peter P.]

I gave out full-size Hershey Bars-and a toothbrush-to every Trick or Treater!
You'd be amazed how much the kids love the toothbrushes.

I also give out dog biscuits to the pooches that come around.

I agree; Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are killers, especially in the King Size package.

[Tommasini53]

We only had a few kids in our neighborhood, so I have a good supply of mini Snickers, Paydays, and chocolate-dipped Paydays for fall ride food.

As I said, we only have a few trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood, and that is fine with us as it primarily consists of kids who live on the block. A friend lives in our city's historic neighborhood, where they see more than a thousand trick-or-treaters. It is not uncommon for residents in that neighborhood to purchase 50lbs of candy for that evening. I'm so happy to live on the quiet side of town.

[jadmt]

candy corn....one of the 4 food groups and perhaps the healthiest....I can eat candy corn all day long and never feel guilty....

[Louis]

Originally Posted by jadmt

I can eat candy corn all day long

Now I know you're not telling the truth.

[nonprophet]

I must admit that I like Smarties. To be honest, as someone who can't eat dairy, they're one of my only options from the standard halloween repertoire. Still there's a something about those sweet and sour chalk morsels that really hits the spot.

[Louis]

I've never had wax cola bottles and don't really love Tootsie rolls, but I like just about everything else on that list except for candy corn, which is probably my least favorite candy no matter the time of year.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Top row: yes
Bottom row: pass

[schvezon]

I know I will never be sponsored by anyone for cycling, but a candy sponsor ranks very high on the dream sponsor list. Twix Kit FTW.

[jadmt]

Originally Posted by Louis

Now I know you're not telling the truth.

Holy crap other than the peanut butter kisses and tootsie rolls that list has most of my favorites. Circus peanuts are almost as good as candy corn not something i consider nearly as convenient to eat every day. Good&plenty are another favorite and i think if were given a choice of only being able to have one candy the rest of my life it would be neccos. I have spent way too much on those lovely wafers chasing that perfect sugar high.

[bigbill]

When I lived in Paris (TX), our house was in a tony neighborhood and trick or treat was strictly 6-8 PM. During those two hours, I'd go through 20-25 bags of candy. Anything left over when to the bowl in the conference room at work.

[makoti]

#2,3,4,5,7,8,9 ick-ola

[cgolvin]

I didn't like (black) licorice as a kid, which is saying something since I would eat just about anything sweet.

Now, licorice is one of my favorites, especially the weird varieties like double salt. So many varieties.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

I didn't like (black) licorice as a kid, which is saying something since I would eat just about anything sweet.

Now, licorice is one of my favorites, especially the weird varieties like double salt. So many varieties.

Check this out: (never gotten anything from the myself, but it looks pretty good)

https://sockerbit.com/collections/li...SBbrp2hUs2HEJj

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Louis

Check this out: (never gotten anything from the myself, but it looks pretty good)

Thanks

[bikinchris]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, thankfully. It certainly saved me from the patisseries around every corner in France. (Although, when in France…)

But, once a year, when the ghouls, goblins, and ghosts come back with their holiday bounty, I succumb to temptation. When my little pumpkins go to bed, I secretly sift through their treasures. I discard almost everything. I’m only in search of that tell-tale iconic bright orange, gold, and brown lettering.

This one. Nothing comes close.

I do feel guilty for plundering their treasures. But I’m their Father, and it’s for their own good.

Cool story about Reese's from the TV. There was a series that did the history of brands like Pepperidge Farm, Hershey's etc. They did the story about the guy who worked originally for Hershey and his breakthrough on the Reese's Peanut butter cup was a mistake. He accidentally roasted the peanuts too much, making them slightly bitter and that was perfect!