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Artisan Candies Rocky Road artisancandies.com
David's Australian Licorice in red or green chocolatesignaturesinc.com
Koppers Chocolates Blue Almond Jewels kopperschocolate.com
Marich Pumpkin Spice Caramels marich.com
Saxon Chocolates Gingerbread Almond Caramel Gift Boxes saxonchocolates.com
Sweet Jubilee Gourmet Peppermint Bark Cube sweetjubileegourmet.com
Torie & Howard Organic Hard Candies torieandhoward.com
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holiday bar packs real marshmallow pieces in creamy milk chocolate, and is joined by such flavors as Hot Buttered Rum and Holiday Cheer Eggnog. Available for the holiday season only,
the charming packaging seals the deal. "We liked the idea of using hand-rendered illustrations to best capture the feeling of warmth and nostalgia," Ellison says. Creating the line required reconnect-
ing with what made life special in the 50s. "Inspiration came from lyrics from holiday songs from the 50s, like 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' and 'Winter Wonderland.' We matched vintage-style designs and flavors to capture the romance, glamour and inno- cence of that period. It was a time when family time was a focus and life was a little simpler. Skis were long and narrow. Dressing up was the norm and children dreamed of owning their very own Flexible Flyer," she says. With the holidays as its top-selling
season, Seattle Chocolates has another new (continued on p. 118)
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