Sweet-Toothing at the Candy Expo
It’s the last day of All Candy Expo 2008 in Chicago, “the largest confectionary, cookie & snack show in the Americas.” It’s a bit tough for everyday sweet heads to get in to the Expo, but I’m sure a dedicated candy freak could find a way. For those of us outside of Chicago, or those who are in Chicago but not going to try the sugary spy route, there are articles, like this one on Confectionary News (that mentions a “Chevere, which comprises a dark chocolate bonbon filled with a goat cheese and pear buttercream with a touch of crushed black peppercorns” that's made by Chuao Chocolatier and that sounds delish enough to make it hard for me to concentrate), and the always reliable and delectable Candyblog and Candyaddict are also reporting from the Expo, providing the updated scrumptious news and reviews. It’s not exactly like being there, but reading them with a favorite candy in one hand (for me, today, it’s a classic Kit Kat) is the next best thing.
--A.J. Rathbun
Peter Wilson on May 23, 2008 at 07:52 AM
It sure would be nice if info like this was posted in time for us readers to be able to actually attend the event. This was posted on 05/22, the last day of the show - the show started on 05/19. The article should have been posted on 05/15 at the latest.
Candy Addict on May 27, 2008 at 01:30 PM
The Expo is open to trade professionals, buyers, and press only.