/tags/candy Candy en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:59:36 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers New data reveals a big spike in the number of children getting their hands on edibles like gummies and candies containing THC due to their increased accessibility. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:59:36 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers Emma VandenEinde /npr-news/2014-06-05/why-a-pack-of-peanut-butter-m-ms-weighs-a-tiny-bit-less-than-a-regular-pack One hungry reporter goes on a quest to find out why his package of Peanut Butter M&M's weighs 0.06 ounces less than a package of Milk Chocolate M&M's. Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:08:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-06-05/why-a-pack-of-peanut-butter-m-ms-weighs-a-tiny-bit-less-than-a-regular-pack David Kestenbaum /npr-news/2013-04-26/the-lollipop-war Candy makers and sugar farmers have been fighting for years in Congress. The sugar farmers are winning. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-26/the-lollipop-war Zoe Chace /npr-news/2012-09-05/to-maximize-the-joy-of-eating-candy-apply-physics What's the best way to make the pleasure of eating a candy last? A team of Austrian researchers devises a simple method for observing how spherical candies dissolve. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:46:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-09-05/to-maximize-the-joy-of-eating-candy-apply-physics April Fulton /business/2012-08-26/lakewood-to-begin-taxing-soda-and-candy The city of Lakewood is moving forward with a plan to impose a 3 percent city sales tax on soft drinks and candy. The new tax will be considered once more… Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:38:29 GMT /business/2012-08-26/lakewood-to-begin-taxing-soda-and-candy Emily Boyer /2012-08-24/maines-needhams-a-sweet-treat-of-earthy-potatoes Needhams are a traditional Maine candy made with chocolate, coconut and an unlikely state staple: potatoes. Maine's official state treat is the whoopie pie, but many still look fondly on the coconutty goodie their grandmothers used to make. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:25:00 GMT /2012-08-24/maines-needhams-a-sweet-treat-of-earthy-potatoes Patty Wight /npr-news/2012-08-18/valomilks-a-sweet-treat-that-runs-down-your-chin The chocolate cups filled with oozy marshmallow have been around for eight decades. They're made by the Sifers family, whose legend holds that the gooey treats were created by a candy maker who imbibed a bit too much vanilla. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-18/valomilks-a-sweet-treat-that-runs-down-your-chin J. Schafer /npr-news/2012-08-04/grand-ole-goo-goo-sweetens-fans-old-and-new The Goo Goo Cluster, a chocolate-covered bundle of marshmallow, peanuts, and caramel from Tennessee, turns 100 in October. After a long association with Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, the gooey treat is looking for a new audience. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-04/grand-ole-goo-goo-sweetens-fans-old-and-new Mike Osborne /2012-07-29/in-new-mexico-a-brittle-treat-that-smolders In Las Cruces, a candy shop whips up nut brittle made with red and green chili powder almost daily. Luis Flores' parents started in the candy business four decades ago. Today, you'll find his spicy brittle in farmer's markets and gift shops across the Southwest. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:59:00 GMT /2012-07-29/in-new-mexico-a-brittle-treat-that-smolders /2012-07-21/the-modjeska-a-star-on-stage-sweetly-remembered There once was a candy maker who was infatuated with an actress. Now, there's a candy shop in Louisville, Ky., that's been selling his tribute to her for decades. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:06:00 GMT /2012-07-21/the-modjeska-a-star-on-stage-sweetly-remembered Rick Howlett