Candy Corn on the Cob

I would be remiss if I didn't have at least one post about Candy Corn this Halloween. 

I had often thought about Candy Corn on the Cob but never delved deeper - either on the interwebs or at home. But after reading a post over at Spookshow's blog, I think I may try this. 

Click here for instructions at Instructables!

In Search of Candy Corn Confections....

With Halloween rapidly approaching, Candy Corn has become a staple around our house. 
And I have gone in search of other Candy Corn Confections. 

First I went searching for the limited edition Candy Corn Oreos. They are only being sold at Target stores. Unfortunately, the Target closest to me didn't have any in stock when I was there. 

Then I had heard rumors of Candy Corn M&M's. Still haven't been able to find any of those either.
I have found lots of Candy Corn though......

***Next week I will be preempting the normal posts (Cat Tales & Weird Wednesday) and will be writing about a recent trip Hubby and I took into the mountains, Colorado's mining history and its present day repercussions***

*And don't forget to stop by and enter my give-away! I'll be announcing the winners on September 22! Click Here to go to that post! *

Candy Corn Kisses

I am a HUGE fan of Candy Corn! 

I mean what's not to LOVE about this delectable goodie?

And while cruzing the interwebs, looking for Candy Corn, I ran across these ~

Hershey's Candy Corn Kisses!

It seems that the Hershey Company put these out a few years back.

But alas, they are not to be had now....

{{SIGH}}

Candy Corn on FB

Candy Corn on Facebook

If you're on Facebook and haven't "Liked" Candy Corn yet, SHAME ON YOU!

Candy Corn Graph

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It's Candy Corn Time!

Don't you just LOVE it when the Candy Corn finally gets ripe and can be found in the stores? I do! Those yummy, delectables can now be found in so many different shades of brown, orange, red, or even blue! (They must be hybrids!)
Here's some trivia for you:
1. Halloween accounts for 75% of the Candy Corn production.
2. October 30th is National Candy Corn Day.
3. Each year Americans eat enough Candy Corn that if the kernels were laid end to end, they would circle the Earth 4.5 times!

Let's celebrate by munching on a handful of CANDY CORN!

New Listings

I currently have a couple Fairy Doors listed on eBay along with a Valentine's Shadow Box.

Here take a peek....




And I have a new item listed in my Etsy Shop. They are the Candy Corn Cernal Crew.

My Love Affair

Okay, I must confess! I've had a secret Love Affair for many years. (Ssshhhhh!!! Don't tell my Hubby!)

It's the type of affair that only really surfaces during the Autumn of the year. And NO, I'm not talking about Candy Corn or Halloween. Though Candy Corn does run a close second. (Mmmmm, gotta love those Candy Corn Kernals!!) And Halloween - well, that's a whole other story!

But I'm digressing..... Back to my Love Affair. (You know you're just waiting for the 'good parts'!)

Pumpkins! Gourds! How I love those wonderful vining vegetables! There is just something so very delightful about the feel of a pumpkin or a gourd. Their shape, their skin texture (or lack of), their many unusual sizes and shapes and colors. And the many ways they can all be used! From eating to crafting. Now that's what I call a most useful vegetable!
Over the next few weeks, as the Garden Catalogs arrive, I will be posting more about this Love Affair. (Do Garden Catalogs have centerfolds?? They should! A nice, big, fat, round Pumpkin!)

So stay tuned! You never know when I might get to the 'Good Parts'!

Trick-or-Treat Tip #5 ~ Candy Corn

You knew today's Trick-or-Treat Tip would be about Candy Corn.
Didn't you ? ?

Candy Corn is the King of Halloween Candy. Getting a little bag of it while out Trick-or-Treating makes the night complete. And the Best part about Candy Corn is the Sweet Golden tip on each Kernel.

Some folks like to hold them by their Golden tip so it will be the last part eaten, but others bite it off first thing and maybe even throw away the rest.

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Trick-or-Treat Tip #4 ~ Popcorn Balls

Popcorn Balls! Mmmm! Yum! There's nothing like that crunchy, sticky, sweetness. They can be made just plain or sometimes people add things to them, like nuts, raisins, MM's, even Candy Corn! You'll be sure to get at least one of these while out Trick-or-Treating. But just hope that it is wrapped in cellophane when it is dropped in your Treat Bag. If it isn't then you'll have a glob of yuck! - kinda like the Candy Apple thing. And don't try to eat one when your mask is on! You'll end up with pieces of popcorn stuck to the outside of your mask making you look entirely too goofy!

Welcome! To The Halloween Party!

A Party! So much to do! Where to start....

My dress ~ should I have it cleaned?



And my hat ~ it appears ready to wear.



And what should I serve?
Maybe some little fluffy ghosts? Can't you just hear them screaming, "Eat Me!".



Or maybe a few Creepy Cookies? Are they calling your name?


And what would a Party be without some Candy Corn to munch!


Whew! Cooking is such hard work!


It's here! The day is here! We've counted down to Party Day!


The Doors are dressed up with Wreaths and other Seasonal Decorations.



The old fence at the end of the drive and the hitching post are adorned with their Autumn finery. Ready to Greet the Guests!



And the house is decorated.


Oh look! The Skelli Bunch is showing you some of the decorations they put up.


The bathroom even put it's best face on!



The table is set.


and Mr. Skelli is pointing the way to the Brew.

There's even some wee cups for any Fae Folk that might show up.

The tree is lit.


What is that I hear? Someone coming down the drive?
Oh look, The first guest has arrived.


Would you please answer the door?

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HAGS Theme of the week

The art theme for the week of October 12-18 is Trick-or-Treat, What's your Favorite Halloween Candy.

That's an easy answer! CANDY CORN!

And to represent this theme I have created a Fairy Door entitled Trick-or-Treat. A little ghost is going on his rounds in Fairyland getting his treats. Wonder if he has any chocolate in his bag??


I have also created some candy pockets to fill with treats to give to those little ghosts and goblins that come knockin' on your door on Halloween.



Both items are at auction on eBay.

Happy Haunting!

Lil' Bits about Candy Corn

• October 30th is National Candy Corn Day
• One serving of candy corn contains only about 140 calories
• Candy corn has 3.57 calories per kernel
• More than 35 million pounds of candy corn will be produced this year. That equates to nearly 9 billion pieces -- enough to circle the moon nearly four times if laid end-to-end.
• Halloween accounts for 75% of the annual candy corn production
• A cup of candy corn has fewer calories than a cup of raisins.
  
• Candy Corn was invented by George Renninger and produced by the Wunderlee Candy Company in the 1880's. In 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company, now Jelly Belly Candy Company, started mass producing the candy, but, due to the lack of machinery, it was only made available seasonally from March to November. Its recipe has remained unchanged.
• Candy corn isn't just for Halloween there is also:
  • Reindeer corn for Christmas (red, green, and white)
  • Indian corn (it's chocolate and vanilla flavored)
  • Cupid corn for Valentine's Day (red, pink, and white)
  • Bunny corn for Easter (pastel-colored)

But my All-Time Fav is still Halloween Candy Corn!

In the Begining...

There was Candy Corn.

My obsession with Candy Corn began when I was young. I don't know what it is about the wonderful tri-colored sweet, but it can be quite addicting. No one can eat just one kernel! Is it the size? A person can't quite get the full flavor by eating just one of those little delectables! In fact, the different colors have different flavors. (Just like brown cows give chocolate milk) Don't you agree?

And now that wonderfully, whimsical Halloween Treat has inspired a little dude!