Abbae de Flavignas: I enjoy a sweet trip through history.

In 1592, Abbae de Flavignas candies changed the way they make there candies, switching from cane sugar to sugar beet.  I recently tried three flavors of this "new" recipe a couple weeks ago.

The flavors I ate were anise, orange, and violet.  As far as taste goes, violet a lot better than I thought and my favorite.  The anise hit the hardest and was pretty good. Orange?  No.  All of the candies are rock hard, but fun to roll around on your tongue.

Truth be told, the candy eating part of this candy experience was the least interesting part for me.  Please read that year I mentioned in the first paragraph again "1592.". I discovered that when I checked out a website for the candy. I really encourage everyone to check out the story of this candy. I believe it will bring a smile to your face.

Hard Milk Candy

I tried my first international candy.  I ordered something called hard milk candy from Japan.

I have to admit I was really excited when I saw the parcel. First, I ripped away the box to get to the candy package. When I held it my hand, I studied it all over. The Japanese print made me a little more giddy than it should have, I think. I tore off a label sticker on the back that contained nutritional information in English. To me, it ruined the authenticity of the package.

After marveling at the packaging, I pulled it open, carefully pulled. I did not want to damage it in anyway.

Then I grabbed one of the little candies. They're individually wrapped, so I had another package to study. Being smaller and with less print and having the candy inside, I spent less time looking over this little package.  I tore open the wrapper and took the cream colored candy in my hand. Of course I looked it over. I circled my finger over its disc shape. Then I popped it in my mouth.  First I tasted milk then a subtle sweetness hit.  I think the best comparison is condensed sweetened milk.  I found it to be a pleasant candy that got better the more I kept it in my mouth. It's definitely worth a try.

International Candies

I've decided to order various snacks from around the world and give them a try. I've been doing a little research and have found a list of things I want to try. My only criteria was to find something not available in the United States. Right now I have twenty different countries or territories represented. I've found candies, cookies, chips, drinks, etc that I want to try. Some seem a little scary, but Im looking forward to the fun