The History of Easter Candy

tanagra writes "The days are longer, the sun is brighter, the colors are rich, and the candies are pastel. It's springtime once again, and in celebration of its triumphant return we enter into the saccharin sanctity of a world filled with Marshmallow Peeps, Jelly Beans, and other well packaged bits of sweetness sure to bring about a sugar-induced coma. Join us as we delve into the delectable not-so-distant past of Easter candy and learn, among other things, just how Marshmallow Peeps came to rule the world."

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Cadbury Eggs - my secret master

[ChePibe]

OK, so they're actually my wife's secret master. Last night, we spent over an hour driving to and looking in three different grocery stores all in a vain quest to find Cadbury eggs. This even included a trip to Wal-Mart on a Saturday night, something I recommend to no man who wishes to keep his car undinged, his sense of dignity whole, and the smell of the quite literally unwashed masses from accompanying him...

All started by one known rabbit

[Man in Spandex]

One thing we're sure of, the Easter Egg originated from the one and only Effram the Retarded Rabbit.

Ummmmm

[TubeSteak]

These days, nothing symbolizes Easter and Spring quite like your child throwing up marshmallow peeps. It's now a tradition rooted deep into the grain of our culture.

Wha?
I knew my childhood was missing something...
But throwing up peeps?

Candy Hacking

[Potor]

I made my own marshmellows today - bloody fantastic. Covered them in chocolate too. You should try hacking your own candy.

Marshmallow peeps nutritional value secret

[mybecq]

I once looked at the nutritional value on a packet of Marshmallow Peeps. I discovered that they actually contained more grams in Sugars than the Serving Size weighed.

I vowed from that time forward never to touch a product which violates all known laws of physics...

Re:Easter without candy

[TCQuad]

Only if we can integrate candy and the Martin Luther King Jr. day.. somehow....

I have a Dreamsicle?

Re:Easter Candy! Hooray!

[thewiz]

Perhaps you should change your underwear now.