With Easter on the horizon, the annual novelty-candy wars are in full swing. For the kids, Brach's jelly beans or Jelly Belly? For more refined palates, Lindt or Godiva treats? For chocolate bunny fans, Russell Stover or Hershey's? read more
Cadbury Creme Egg: The Hershey plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, manufactures Creme Eggs for the US market under license from UK-based Cadbury, a subsidiary of Mondelez (formerly Kraft). Marshmallow Peeps: Just Born Inc. makes Peeps in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and distributes them in the United States and Canada. read more
The Cadbury Creme Egg has been incorporated into many types of desserts, with seemingly infinite possibilites. And when it comes to Peeps, each person has their own personal way of chowing down. With such varied reactions, it's hard to know which one is the real favorite of Easter treats. read more
However as cultural icons, Peeps win hands down. If you Google Marshmallow Peeps, the results are truly astounding. Peep sculpture. Peep dioramas. Peep-decorated cars. Peeps in costume. You owe it to yourself to check it out. No amount of narrative can do this justice. read more