CANDY

Most of us have a sweet tooth on the Fourth of July.

Map Shows the Most Popular Red-White-and-Blue Foods By State

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

What do you hope to get in your basket on Easter morning?

Every State’s Favorite Easter Candy, Mapped

According to Google search data, these are the most popular sweets across the U.S. for Easter 2025.

These cities are ideal for Easter lovers.

The 10 Best Cities for Easter Celebrations in 2025

Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo lead the way on this list of the best places to celebrate Easter.

That Sugar Rush Is All in Your Head—But Here’s Why It Happens

Scientists claim that sugar rushes aren’t actually as real as you might think, but the origins of this myth go back deep into American history.

1985 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream commercial.

7 of the Most Bizarre Discontinued Ben & Jerry’s Flavors

Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.

Some exciting changes might be coming to Wendy‘s.

The Wendy’s Frosty May Be Getting a McFlurry-Inspired Upgrade

Wendy’s may be taking a page from the McDonald’s and Dairy Queen playbooks in the coming months.

Peppermint bark is both elegant and fun.

Making Peppermint Bark at Home Is the Perfect Holiday Activity

Surprise your guests with this chocolate and peppermint treat.

In celebration of season 2 of Netflix‘s “Squid Game,” McDonald‘s released a new Happy Meal in Australia.

McDonald‘s Is Selling Squid Game Happy Meals in Australia

A critique of wealth inequality never tasted so good.

This strawberry pâte de fruit will be a hit with people of all ages.

Brighten Up Your Holidays With Homemade Strawberry Gumdrops

Strawberry pâte de fruit are the fanciest gumdrops you’ll ever taste.

Celebrate the holidays with an Aldi Advent calendar.

Aldi Unveils Its Advent Calendars for 2024

Aldi’s shoppers, rejoice! The store’s 2024 Advent calendars are coming soon.

Halloween is a thing again in Des Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

Give your trick-or-treaters what they really want.

The Most Popular Halloween Candy By State, Mapped

Want to be the house everyone loves on Halloween? Hand out these popular candies.

You can do something good with unwanted Halloween candy this year.

Cash for Candy Will Pay You for Halloween Leftovers—and Then Send Them to Troops

Even candy corn.

Blowing gray bubbles just wouldn’t feel as fun.

Why Is Bubblegum Pink?

We uncover why bubblegum is traditionally pink—and also explore what flavor bubblegum even is.

How Did Jelly Beans Become an Easter Candy?

Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?

Fun fact? Those eyes are virtually indestructible.

16 Sweet Facts About Peeps

Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.

6 Easter Traditions From Around the World

When it comes to Easter, the feast dishes, public celebrations, and even the candy often vary depending on where you live.

What’s the Right Way to Eat a Chocolate Easter Bunny?

Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.

Chocolate bunnies have an unexpected origin.

Why Do We Eat Chocolate Bunnies at Easter?

As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.

No Baking Is Required to Make This 5-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge

Make a decadent chocolate dessert tonight without turning on your oven.

We hope your valentine doesn't give you a 'what-ever' heart.

A Brief History of the Conversation Heart

Valentine's Day means chalky candy hearts with a lot to say. But what's the history behind these very loud little candies?

‘Very Bad Lies’: When Kids Believed Bubble Yum’s Secret Ingredient Was Spider Eggs

Did Bubble Yum gum really contain spider eggs? Learn about the schoolyard urban legend that threatened the success of this popular chewing gum back in the 1970s.

Put your eye for picking out gifts to the test.

Spot the Hidden Gift in This Valentine’s Day Brainteaser

Can you find the surprise Valentine’s Day gift in under 2 minutes?

Cupcakes are older than you might think.

The Origins of 10 Tasty Treats

Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.