So that’s why they call it Snickers. The average person probably has no clue how the renowned Snickers candy bar got it’s name and where it came from. Under the eminent candy brand Mars Inc., the Snickers moniker actually traces back to a horse belonging to the founders of the company Ethel and Frank Mars, … Read more
There’s a deeper meaning behind your favorite chocolate bar. Candy fans are in disbelief over what Twix means — after a 2018 tweet resurfaced exposing its sweet truth. The popular treat, manufactured by Mars, consists of two bars of caramel shortbread biscuit coated in chocolate, packaged in a gold wrapper with “Twix” written in red. … Read more
Forget sleeping pills and an eye mask — chocolate could be the key to avoiding jet lag. The sweet discovery was made by Australian experts during recent research into passenger recovery from international flights. A team from the University of Sydney partnered with Qantas to create simulations of long-haul plane rides as the airline prepares … Read more
Forgetting something? Can’t recall the actor’s name — you know, the one from that movie? Maybe you need more red wine and cherries in your diet, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that people whose diets were poor in flavanols — a substance found in certain foods — had better memories after three years … Read more
You can order your “event” cake — but you may not want to eat it, too. A woman was left speechless after her $300 chocolate dream cake was delivered — only to discover the resulting nightmare looked nothing like the pictures she was sold on. Libby Carlson posted the tall, sprinkle-covered mess to her TikTok, … Read more
You can dress your dogs as the Easter bunny for the holiday, but be sure to keep them far away from the egg hunt. It’s commonly known that chocolate can be fatal if a dog gets ahold of it, but new data shows that chocolate poisoning in dogs nearly doubles during Easter time. The volume … Read more
Charlie and the bad chocolate factory. A group of veterinarians is warning dog owners of the danger of some popular Easter snacks. PDSA, the UK’s largest veterinarian charity, has issued guidelines for chocolate poisoning after a dog was rushed to a clinic after the pooch ate a two-pound share bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Charlie, … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to take your love for Cadbury Creme Eggs to the next level, now’s your chance. Subway, the sandwich empire, is joining with them to launch a new — if perhaps strange-sounding — creation just in time for Easter. However, not everyone is eggs-cited about it. The 6-inch sandwich, available in the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Treat yourself or your loved one to some sweet chocolatey goodness. No matter who the sweet tooth is in your life, there are places to order chocolate delivery online that’ll have them in sugary bliss — especially with … Read more
Ears one you don’t see every day. Crash — an eight-year-old, one-eyed feline rescued in Idaho — has been named 2023’s Cadbury Bunny, just in time for Easter Sunday. Besides appearing in a Cadbury commercial, Crash is to be inducted to the chocolate creme egg maker’s hall of fame, and will nip home with $5K … Read more
Toblerone chocolate bars will soon no longer have their iconic Matterhorn mountain peak on their packaging, due to the brand’s US owner moving some production outside of Switzerland, reports say. “Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reported that Mondelez International Inc., which produces the triangular treat, is changing the design of the mountain depicted on the cardboard wrapper … Read more
Want some healthy chocolate? Just print it. Chocoholics, rejoice! A Rutgers scientist discovered a formula for healthier low-fat chocolate that can be created using a 3D printer. Scientists substituted cocoa butter — which is responsible for the texture, structure and consistency of chocolate — for a lower-fat, water-in-oil emulsion, which mimicked the characteristics of the … Read more
Some 37% of people say they have a bigger sweet tooth now than when they were a kid, new research found. A recent survey of 2,000 American adults found 49% of people who identify as extroverts claim their sweet tooth has grown since childhood. More self-reported introverts preferred chocolate desserts (46% vs. 31%), and they … Read more
His eggcellent plan didn’t hatch quite right. A UK man is facing two years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs worth over $37,000, according to news reports. Joby Pool, 32, was charged with criminal damage and two counts of theft after towing away the trailer full of chocolate Saturday. … Read more
Maya Rudolph is taking a bite out of the M&M’s candy controversy. The “SNL” alum said Monday that she is “thrilled” to be taking over as spokesperson for M&M’s as the company puts their “spokescandies” back in the refrigerator, reported TODAY.com. “I’m thrilled to be working with M&M’s,” Rudolph, 50, said. “I am a lifelong … Read more
Happy National Pie Day (not to be confused with National Pi Day). In his post apocalyptic debut novel, “The Gone-Away World,” Nick Harkaway writes, “Pie is . . . ephemeral. From the moment it emerges from the oven it begins a steep decline: from too hot to edible to cold to stale to mouldy, and … Read more
Dark chocolate has long been seen as a healthy sweet — but a new report suggests that the treat might actually be harmful. A new investigation by Consumer Reports found that dark chocolate bars may contain two heavy metals that are linked to a wide range of health problems. The organization tested 28 dark chocolate … Read more
A chocolate advent calendar sold at Lidl grocery stores as recently as Monday is under voluntary recall over concerns it may be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. Lidl — which operates more than 170 stores across nine East Coast states and Washington, D.C. — says the issue was discovered during routine … Read more
If you needed yet another impetus to prepare for winter by consuming ungodly amounts of sugar, look no further, National Cookie Day arrives on December 4, and there is no better day or reason to steal a cookie from the cookie jar. National Cookie Day was first observed, quite naturally, by the Cookie Monster who … Read more
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