We barely had time to sit down, let alone get some blogging done. As a thank-you for your patience we've got all your tasty blog entires here in one post - don't want you to miss a single sweet thing!

Les Anis de Flavigny - worth the wait

At the base of every pea-sized candy is an anise seed and four centuries of tradition. Made in Flavigny, France, a town founded in 52 BC by the Romans, and dating back to the Benedictine Monks, these hard candies are layered with flavour. Over the centuries the only thing to change with Les Anis are the tins, beautifully portraying a shepherd and shepherdess in front of the town Abbey. The time-honoured tradition of hand-panning these sweets in large copper bowls takes more than 15 days and takes the seed from 2mg to 1g in size.

Each flavour has an underlying hint of anise paired with delicate notes of original anise flavour, licorice, mint, rose, orange and violet. Each flavour comes in its own unique tin and with six tastes to choose from, you can enjoy finding your perfect match.

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Retro Rules!

Do you remember Pixi Stix? Or Gold Mine Gum? How about Charleston Chew? At The Candy Store, our wide range of retro favourites will have you doing your very own version of the Time Warp! From gum to chocolate bars and candy, there's a wide range of items that used to tickle your funny bone and will do so again - why not introduce them to someone new? At The Candy Store we've had the pleasure of watching a new generation of children enjoy some very old favourites. Like NECCO Wafers, made in the same flavours since 1847! And Pop Rocks, a relatively younger candy, made since 1975.

Adding a few retro treats to a gift or stocking for a youngster is a great way of not only sharing your favourite treats, but also your memories. Take the time to relate a story or memory about your childhood and these treats to create a sweet moment. Or give someone a taste they've long-since forgotten and watch their eyes light up as they experience a time warp.
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British Invasion!

The British aren't coming...they're already here! The Candy Store has an expansive British selection of confections and we couldn't be more chuffed. From Curly Wurly to Sherbet Fountain, we've got your UK cravings covered and will help you fill the stockings of any ex-pat or Anglophile!

Various treats from Cadbury's, Nestle, Barratts and Thorntons, just to name a few, are all found in store. Buttons, Wispa, Yorkies and Turkish Delight sit proudly on the shelves while Jelly Tots and Jelly Babies look on. Not to be left our are the Flake bars, holding pride of place in original, dipped and praline.

Recently a guest tipped us off to a decadent treat that we just have to share: toast a slice of bread and spread with peanut butter. Then take a Flake bar and crumble some of that smooth milk chocolate on top. If the chocolate doesn't melt enough to suit you, heat the Flake-laden toast briefly and enjoy a gooey and heavenly heated treat!