The last day of the Fancy Food Show is a time for me to review my hit list and make sure I’ve covered everything I needed, then wander around waiting for serendipity.
Melville Gummi Bear Lollipops - photo (c) by Manny Treeson
Melville, which I know best for their beautifully molded lollipops had a new item, a giant gummi bear on a stick. And of course, once you’ve done that, you may as well dip it in chocolate.
John Kelly Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge- photo (c) by Manny Treeson
John Kelly is a gourmet fudge line made right in Hollywood near my home. But it seems like I eat more of it when I’m at the Fancy Food Show than any other time of year. (It could be that their pieces are so huge and I always enjoy a little variation.) I tried their peanut butter and sea salt - not too sweet and not too rib-sticking thick.
Eclipse Caramels - photo (c) by Manny Treeson
Eclipse Chocolate is in San Diego and one company I’ve neglected for far too long. They use lots of great ingredients (many from California) and take a lot of care creating their product line. They have caramels, of course, since that’s the big trend the past few years. But I’m really interested in their Rocky Road, made with Plush Puffs ... I’ll have to pick some up and get a full review going soon.
Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy - photo (c) by Manny Treeson
It’s great to see the West Coast version of the Fancy Food Show highlighting East Coast favorites. A Jersey Shore favorite, Fralinger’s Salt Water taffy was exhibiting with a compact booth filled with every flavor of their dense and flavorful salt water taffy. They even had the paddle pops (I got a molasses one to bring home and review).
More photo coverage here and I’ll have lots of reviews and thoughts coming up over the next month or so.
I’m also going to mention the Paddle Pops..a big memory from my childhood. Took one home to eat..and photo.. later.. The Chocolate Covered Gummi Bear Pops were awesome. Love your blog
I just got to try some of the eclipse line the other day (awesome), I’m hoping to see more of your thoughts on the line!
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