The Giddy Delights of Trompe L’Oeil Candy
The long history of — and current appetite for — trompe l’oeil confections.
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Parents Outraged After Willy Wonka Event in Glasgow
Families traveled to Glasgow for an event that claimed to channel the magic of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” They got a couple of jelly beans.
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Hate Valentine’s Day? There’s a Market for You, Too.
Single, anti-consumerist or just not a romantic? From petty heartbreak healers to anti-Valentine’s Day parties, groups are finding ways to resonate with naysayers.
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Fruit Stripe Gum, Famous for Short Bursts of Flavor, Is Discontinued
Its disappearance from store shelves after more than 50 years invited nostalgic posts on social media. “Best two seconds of flavor you’ve ever had,” one person wrote on Reddit.