![]() ![]() Though fairly indiscriminate in his taste for bonbons, Almond does acknowledge MWMs (' Mistakes Were Made') - I have to agree with him on white jelly beans, but vehemently disagree with his distaste for coconut concoctions.Īlmond mourns the loss of the Caravelle, asking one of life's big questions, ' How is it that a candy bar, an absolutely sensational candy bar, can be banished to oblivion?' There's a thorough exploration of Boston's candy history and candy's golden age in general, factory tours of current candy production, and a discussion of the serious problem of industrial espionage in a market dominated by the ' Big Three' - Nestlé, Hershey, and Mars. ![]() ![]() He brings to a candy tasting the same fervour (and detailed descriptions) that oenophiles bring to a fine old bordeaux. ![]() In Candyfreak, he takes readers on a ' candyland adventure' tour, tasting enthusiastically at each stop.Īlmond comes by his candy-addicted genes honestly as he explains via some family history. I found lots to titillate the taste buds in Almond's ' Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America', as its author is omniverous in his candy consumption. Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America by Steve AlmondĪre you a candyfreak? If you read Steve Almond's book and find much in common with its author, then you probably are. ![]()
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