We consider weeding out the worst of Halloween candy an essential public service. If one must consume sugar laden treats that conspire to erode one’s pearly whites, at least let them be quality.
Top 10 Worst Halloween Candy (2023 edition)
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PEEPS Showcase
When I was a kid the holiday of Easter was always associated with chocolate bunnies and candy galore. Yet it also meant the release of speciality items such as PEEPS marshmallow yellow chicks. Those little yellow confections were downright addictive and often became the object of PEEPS hoarders hoping to stock up on the limited supply. Little did I know that PEEPS were available year round. A point of fact I discovered on a recent visit to a PEEPS holiday showcase I attended in New York City. Indeed, they have PEEPS for just about every major holiday season.
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As a kid growing up in the Bronx, Halloween was always a special time to me. Visions of overflowing bags of candy, costumes, and the thrill of the unknown made concentrating in school nearly impossible. Yet Halloween in the Bronx also meant large groups of kids actively roaming about in search of mayhem. Candy merely represented an added bonus to the evening. Neighborhoods were transformed into the wild west as evidenced by the sticky aftermath of epic eggs and shaving cream battles. For one crisp Autumn night each year, we were unapologetically wild things. Then seemingly overnight, times changed.