the fact of the matter is - candy corn is probably the epitome of "candy"
it is pure sugar and corn syrup
it is not, however, a substitute for your veggies come dinner time kids!
Honestly, I'm not even sure children like it; it's one of those grown-up treats. It is something we had as children because cool candy hadn't been invented yet - so we eat it for old time's sake.
I do know that my mom loved a bowl mixed with salted peanuts sit out around this time of year to grab a handful every now and again.
As for me, I think it makes for a pretty jar filler. I suspect I would not be sad or missing anything (except empty calories with empty satisfaction) if I never ate another piece for the rest of my life.
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I always think I would like to have some when I see it in the stores...must be memories of my childhood or something..because I really don't like candy corn.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot - the candy itself, not so much.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous photo and I so agree with you! It is such a beautiful and inviting candy and then I buy a bag and think to myself-why?!
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Those sweets are high calorie bombs, but they are great photography props. I love their sunny colors!
ReplyDeleteI never really liked candy corn found it too sweet. Great colors though.
ReplyDeleteI just had candy corn for the first time in ages - whoa it's addictive!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of candy corn.....my husband loves it. He can and will eat bags of it.
Yuck!!!
I love candy corn, and I think that you are right about most of the generations gone by loving it for old time's sake. It was a herald of autumn and Halloween. Still is for me. I also love them with peanuts. Tastes like a Payday bar!
ReplyDeleteBeing from the UK i haven't tried them Halloween is still quite a new thing over here but we seem to be catching up fast !!
ReplyDeleteIt may be all sugar but it sure makes for a great photograph!! My daughter still buys candy corn, so when I am there I always grab a handful.
ReplyDeletefun shot. i love candy corn and the little pumpkins -- old-fashioned candies that i remember from my childhood -- many, many many moons ago!
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! Love your comment about veggies. I shall have to remember that. You made these look spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYep, not my favorite although I do have to admit that it is pretty. Terrific photo of this old classic!
ReplyDeleteHow corny! Love the photo.
ReplyDeleteI like candy corn and I'm thinking the salted peanuts your mom added would take away from the super sweet taste.
ReplyDeletePeanuts + candy corn = yum! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me! :)
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