Hi-Chew, Bilar Candy Cars, and Wonka Fruit Marvels

Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I'm a sugar addict. I stole my first peach at the age of three, just to get that sweet, sugary high. The moment I made my first dollar I escaped to the grocery store, on my own, to get my fix of Pixie Stix, Ghiradelli's chocolates, Circus Taffy, Big League Chew , and whatever else would give me the most bang for my buck. The situation has of course escalated since those days. I've been on and off the wagon a million times. Each time I fall off, I fall into a bigger pit of fudge than before (mmmm, fudge...penuche...marzipan...Turkish Delight...but I digress). These days you can find me combing the candy aisle, in a fashionable trench coat, in the wee hours of the afternoon, searching for the latest craze in sugary confections. I look for anything new, anything that catches my eye and can be quickly consumed to give me that delectable buzz, that glorious, sweet feeling of well-being. The more exotic the better for my tastes, but in a pinch I have been known to raid the brown sugar bowl. On my most frequent prowls I have found some awesome treasures. Here are a few that I would like to share with you (not literally):

Hi-Chew. I have actually known about these for years, but they seem to be moving more main stream and I can find them in lots of different places, and in lots more flavors, than I used to. I LOVE these. In fact, these may be my favorite candy (along with a few others). They are super duper chewy. You can dislocate your jaw on them if you are an amateur. They taste like real fruit. They have real fruit puree in them, so they are "healthy". They come in amazing flavors. And they are extremely, completely, impossible to share, so you don't have to feel guilty about that either. TRY THESE.

Ahlgren's Bilar Chewy Candy Cars. So addicting--even if you are not a sugar addict! I love these, too (my other favorite). You can find these at Ikea. They are chewy, spongey, menthol-y, lovely little treats. They are a unique experience and may not be for every taste, but I can't get enough of them.
 
Wonka Exceptionals Fruit Marvels. They are made from real fruit juice (and sugar) and have a great candy coating surrounding a soft jelly center-- the perfect church candy. The texture and shape can keep your tongue and mind entertained through a good portion of Sunday School and if your toddler finds them and spills them all over the floor you can fill a good five minutes scrambling to pick them up. These should be a staple in every church bag.