Archive for November, 2019

There’s just something about old fashioned candy. Maybe it’s the memories it brings back of youthful days, visits to see your grandparents, or a trip to the corner store to drop a few pennies on a sweet treat. Whatever it is, there’s one thing for certain… we love it!

Nostalgic candy has a special place in the hearts of many of our customers, from penny candy bubble gum and hardtack to old fashioned candy sticks from Gilliam.

The Gilliam Candy Company has been in business since 1927 and is best known for one of our most popular nostalgic candy choices. Their famous candy sticks are about 5” in length and come in a variety of flavors including banana, butterscotch, lemon, root beer, and many others.

You can buy Gilliam Candy Sticks in 80 count boxes or if you’re looking for a sweet gift for someone who would just love a taste from the past, pick up one of our Old Fashioned Sticks Gift Tin with an assortment of 24 flavors.

While we have you in a nostalgic mood, be sure to check out our complete assortment of old fashioned candy for a truly memorable trip down memory lane.

We have some new sweet treats to show off in today’s blog post – and we’re pretty excited about them! Our customers are already raving about the new line of organic Christmas candy from YumEarth and today we’re happy to showcase even more healthier choices.

First up are new Smart Sweets gummies. Available in gummy fruit bears, peach rings, red fish, and sour gummy buddies, these gummy treats contain only 3g of sugar, are non-GMO, gluten-free, as well as soy, dairy and lactose free. Plus they contain no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

So how do they taste? Well, let’s just say they were a big hit when we blind taste tested them around our office when they arrived at our candy warehouse. If you’re looking for a healthier gummy treat, look no further than the new lineup of Smart Sweets.

A new sugar-free version of everyone’s favorite caramel candy – Werther’s Original – is now available! The sugar-free Werther’s Original satisfies everyone’s craving while maintaining that rich caramel taste that these hard candies are famous for.

Finally, if you’re looking for some healthy snacks to pop in the kid’s lunch boxes or take along to work with you for when you need an afternoon pick-up, check out these new items from Nature Valley.

Nature’s Valley Oats and Chocolate Snack Mix contains a mix of chocolate drizzled pretzels, chocolate covered peanuts, and oak clusters.

Nature’s Valley Oats and Peanut Butter Snack Mix has a delicious mix of honey drizzled oats, and peanut butter covered peanuts and pretzels.

Finally, one new snack that we can’t get enough of is Nature’s Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars. These wafer snacks are layered with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter and are naturally flavored.

We’re always on the lookout to bring you healthy candy and snack options, so be sure to check out our blog, Facebook page and website frequently to find out what’s new.

The holidays are the perfect time of year to show off your creative skills – especially if you like spending time in the kitchen baking and making treats to share with friends, family, and co-workers.

Cookies, cupcakes, pies, and sweets make great gifts and always are always welcome in the office breakroom.  If you have children, making these treats together as a family activity can be the start of an annual holiday tradition.

One easy to make treat that’s fun for the whole family to make is Christmas Tree Pretzels. Like snowflakes, each one is unique and how you decorate each tree is up to you!

Photo credit: KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com

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Let’s dig into the recipe that can be found here at KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com:

• – 1 bag of mini pretzel sticks that you can pick up at any grocery store
• – 1 bag of candy melts that we sell in red, green, brown and white
• – 3-5 tbsp coconut oil
• – 1 container of Christmas sprinkles or any sprinkle of your choice including these rainbow sprinkles we sell in bulk if you want to make a lot of these to give away as gifts
• – 1 cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
• – 1 squeeze bottle with a number 2 tip Sugarbelle line from Michaels

Once you gather all your ingredients, it’s time to have fun!

• – Using a double boiler, melt the candy melts and coconut and mix until smooth
• – Carefully scoop the melted candy melt into the decorating bottle
• – Place about 10 pretzel sticks onto the parchment paper
• – Using the squeeze bottle, pipe the details of a Christmas tree onto the pretzel
• – Sprinkle some Christmas sprinkles onto the chocolate
• – Allow to harden for 2 hours before carefully removing from parchment paper and enjoying!

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The photos our friends at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons posted show just how neat these treats are, but don’t worry if yours don’t look as perfect!  There’s nothing wrong with a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree the first time around! Plus, the best part about these treats is that you can make each one unique right down to the color since we have different colors of candy melts you can use.

Photo credit: KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com

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Here’s all the ingredients you can purchase right now from Blair Candy:

Chocolate Melting Wafers – Click image to purchase

Green candy melting wafers, click image to purchase

Red candy melting wafers, click image to purchase

White candy melting wafers, click image to purchase

Bulk rainbow sprinkles, click image to purchase

If you made some of these treats yourself, be sure to share pictures on our Facebook page!

It’s almost time for everyone’s favorite elf to make his annual appearance bringing joy and laughter to kids (and admit it, adults as well!) around the world.

The elf we’re talking about is none other than the Elf on the Shelf who first appeared in a children’s book in 2005.  Since then, the little guy has become a huge hit and a social media sensation as he helps kids count down the days until Santa arrives.

We all know the Elf on the Shelf helps Santa maintain the “naughty and nice list” so in turn we have to treat him well so we keep in the good graces of the man with all the toys!

This Christmas, we have some new Elf on the Shelf items that are sure to be hit and like most of our Christmas candy and advent calendars, sell out quickly.  

Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar

This isn’t just your ordinary Advent calendar!  This one features the main elf himself and comes with…. chocolate!  It’s a sweet way to add a bit of whimsy to the traditional Advent calendar and kids will love counting down the days until Christmas while enjoying the 24 pieces of milk chocolate and the fun-cut included with the calendar.

Elf on the Shelf Chocolate Elves

We all know that the Elf on the Shelf loves to leave little gifts and treats for good boys and girls, and these mini chocolate elves are perfect for that!  We won’t tell if you save a few for yourself as well, because we know these sweet treats are pretty irresistible.

Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas
If you’re looking for some creative inspiration on how you can start an Elf on the Shelf tradition in your family, or are stuck for ideas this Christmas, click here for some funny and creative ideas from Country Living Magazine.

 

 

 

The holidays are rapidly approaching and the new year will be here before you know it.  As we turn the calendar and begin to look forward to 2020, there’s one thing all of us here are excited about.

If you’re a nostalgic candy fan, you probably heard the sad news several months ago about the closing of the 170-year old New England Confectionary Company.  Who’s that? Well, they’re more commonly known as Necco – the makers of the “original candy wafer” a classic candy that’s been around since 1847.

These hard wafer candies have a cult following and, well, you either love them or hate them!  Either way, when production ceased in 2018, Necco Wafer lovers around the world stocked up on their favorite sweet treat.

But hang on!

The Necco Wafer is coming back!  Yes, it’s true. The Spangler Candy Company purchased the original recipe and began producing what is perhaps the quintessential classic candy of all time.

By now you probably know what we’re most excited about in the new year!  That’s right, the return of the Necco Wafer.

The old fashioned candy treat will be available once again in January 2020 and we’re going to be one of the first nostalgic candy stores to have them in stock.  We expect demand to be high, so we’re encouraging all our fans to click here and enter your email address to be notified the second they arrive in stock and are available to order.

Tis the season… for organic holiday treats!  That’s right, we now have organic Christmas candy from YumEarth, and like their name implies, they’re yummy!

YumEarth Organic Candy Cane Pops
Everyone’s favorite holiday treat is now available in a lollipop you’ll feel good about.  The classic peppermint flavor that’s synonymous with the season will bring sweet, simple, smiles to everyone who snacks on one of these pops.

 

YumEarth Organic Mini Candy Canes
If you’re more of a traditionalist, have no fear!  We have your favorite as well in the form of the classic candy cane with an organic twist.  Each one of these mini candy canes are individually wrapped and Kosher too.

YumEarth Organic Christmas Gummi Fruits
You’re going to love these new gummi treats – not just because they’re made with simple ingredients, they’re delicious.  These organic gummies come in assorted holiday shapes and fruity flavors. 

YumEarth Candy Cane Pops, Mini Candy Canes, and Gummi Fruits are all gluten free, vegan, USDA certified organic, non-GMO and are gluten and nut free.

Keep your eye out for more organic candy from YumEarth coming soon to BlairCandy.com.  Be one of the first to know by following us on Facebook, and subscribing to our email newsletter where you’ll be treated to special deals and offers all year long.