Classic Candies And Gum

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    Loved the vanilla ones as a kid.
    You refrigerate them, then smack them on the counter to break into pieces.
    They sell them up this way.
     
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    Most of the 'vintage' candy brands were so full of sugar and unhealthy until it's probably a good thing we didn't pass them to other countries. :D
    I'm sure you guys had much better candy.
     
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    I remember when it getting stuck to my teeth wouldn't make me all nervous. :p
     
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    What about these?
    I've been carrying a film container of Jujubes with me for the past 42 years, since I quit smoking.
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    We love Bit o Honey and so Hard to find !
     
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    For utter sweetness and pleasure, it's Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

    Hal
     
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    Damn it Hal, you beat me to it!!! These are my favorites now because they can be enjoyed with dentures out!!! Also M&M's without the peanuts. In times past PAY DAY! Of course a good ol plain dark chocolate Herseys is great after a dark beer.
     
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  8. Hal Pollner

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    I hear ya talkin', Faye Fox!

    Hal the Owl
     
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    I always think of movie theater candy when I see these.
     
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    I'm ordering a bag of Bit-o-Honey from Amazon today. Thanks, @Ken Anderson; my dentist appreciates you. :D
     
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    The smaller, individually wrapped, Bit-O-Honeys were softer than I remembered the larger Bit-O-Honey bars being.
     
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    Good to know. I have to wait on cool weather to order candies and such, or I have a box o'goo on my porch.
     
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    In case anyone is wondering what to do with the candy corn from Halloween.....
    Candy Corn Pizza ( I guess the recipe would be online somewhere.)
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    Me three!

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    Plenty of Candy left after Halloween! This includes Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

    Howl
     
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