Why haven't I had these before?? Stop reading this and go find
your nearest Jelly Baby supplier. Just be careful to clarify, because there's
also a mushroom by the same name
(although that could be fun too).
It just isn't fair that a candy lover like me be born in the
States when all the good candy is across the Atlantic. And if it's 2013
shouldn't it be easier to import candy? And so naturally, these yummy cuties
hail from England and I suppose I shouldn't complain because I did buy them
stateside.
Last month I moved to Seattle for work and of course I had
to familiarize myself with the local candy shops. Sweet Mickey's in Ballard was encouraging to find, small though it
may be. It's everything a little neighborhood candy shop should be and perfect
for a treat or two after exploring the city. The natural highlight there seems
to be the homemade fudge and I bet it's wonderful, but what caught my eye were
the Jelly Babies. I suppose they're sort of the British version of Sour Patch
Kids in appearance––and don't get me wrong, I'm a #1 SPK fan––but the
resemblance ends there. The flavors are delicately fruity and my favorite is
blackcurrant. Mostly because I like to say it. Blackcurrant. Just try it! The
candies are soft and a tiny bit chewy, with a dusting of starch that mutes the
colors into pretty pastels.
Jelly Babies originated at the end of World War I and made
their début accordingly with the name "Peace Babies". How could you
not love a candy called Peace Babies? I personally think they should have kept
that name.
This candy makes me think of: Where Have You Been All My Life
i want some booo.
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