Ah, Pixy Stix. Just the thought of those paper straws full of dextrose takes this old man back to a simpler time when all of a child’s problems would melt along with the sugar dissolving on his tongue ...

In the 20th century, St. Louis was a hub for candy manufacturers. Chief among them was the Switzer Candy Company, founded by Joseph Murphy and his brother-in-law. “[Switzer Candy Company] is the story ...

Every Saturday, the Honey Tree sets up shop at the Huebner Oaks Farmers Market, then on Sunday rolls over to the Alamo Heights Farmers Market. And when you find the booth, manned by owner Joe ...

My husband got a great birthday gift that brought back a lot of memories for us both: Candy from the 1970s. I had not thought of this stuff for several decades and really got a kick out of these ...

Here it is Halloween, so what to talk about? Candy of course. And what's more interesting than candy originating in Missouri? We start with the third-oldest candy bar in the country: the Cherry Mash.

I was immediately obsessed when I came across this “Make Gourmet Pixy Stix” pin – despite the fact I’m not a fan of pixy sticks. Not only is it an excuse to put my pretty paper straws to a unique use, ...