Abba Zaba Lyrics

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Captain Beefheart Abba ZabaHey, kids! Listen Up! Using the theme song, “Abba Zaba” by Captain Beefheart, Annabelle Candy Company is sponsoring the “Do the Abba-Zaba Dance Contest” beginning August 18th, 2011 and running through October 18th, 2011. Keeping with the tradition of offering fun contests for our many patrons and fans of Annabelle Candy, the best dance moves win cash and prizes. Should be an easy win for all you dance kings and queens! Check out Annabelle’s Facebook page for all the details. Good luck!-----
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The History of Taffy

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Abba Zaba unwrappedThe history of taffy begins in the early 1800s in the United States. However, not one person is credited for originating this popular treat. At that time, taffy candy was called treacle. (Treacle is a form of sugar or syrup – either cane or molasses-based.) Originally, it was thickened by boiling, made into hard cakes, and then served on a plate. By 1840, everyone wanted a taste of this sweet treat. Because of the nature in which taffy is made, taffy pulls were a favorite pastime. And parties were held just for their taffy-pulling events.-----
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Gotta Hav-A Abba-Zaba Candy Bar

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Abba Zaba Bar WrappedYaba! Daba! Do you want to try an Abba-Zaba Candy Bar, Fred? Wilma? You probably have been living in the stone ages if you have never eaten Abba-Zaba Candy. Your great-grandma and grandpa, who — believe it, or not — are really nowhere near stone-aged, more than likely enjoyed Abba-Zaba candy bars when they were kids, as they have been around since 1922. Just ask them…they will be happy to share their fond memories of the special treat they found in that sweet taffy with the creamy “peanut-y” center when they were youngsters.-----
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San Francisco Aids Walk 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

SF_Aids_Walk_2011The SF Aids Walk 2011 — also known as AIDS Walk San Francisco (AWSF) — took place on Sunday, July 17, 2011. This year’s annual event benefited the San Francisco Aids Foundation and the more than 50 HIV/AIDS programs and services in the Bay Area. The highly successful 10k fundraising walkathon, which begins and ends in Golden Gate Park, is in its 25th year of AIDS fundraising and activism.  During the past quarter-century, more than $74 million has been raised to provide much-needed lifesaving HIV prevention, testing, and care programs and services; to educate the community about HIV and prevent its spread; and to lobby the government to increase its support of HIV care, prevention, and the search for a cure.-----
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The Origins of Candy

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

When it comes to the origins of candy, the English word “candy” is derived from the Arabic word “qandi,” meaning something “made with sugar”, although one finds the word “candy” in English as early as the fifteenth century. Food historians propose the first sweets were consumed as a sort of medical treatment for digestive troubles. Today’s cough drops and peppermint sticks descend from this tradition; and jujubes and marshmallows are prime examples of ancient medicine becoming modern candy.-----
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What should I eat? Candy Edition!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

What Should I Eat - Candy EditionLet this great flowchart help you decide, (click on the graphic to enlarge it). It asks specific questions, such as “Do you want chocolate?” and “Do you want your mouth to love you?” to aid your quest for the perfect candy to satisfyt your craving. We think it’s okay to cheat to skew the results to Abba Zaba or Big Hunk! Thanks to www.topcultured.com for the graphic.-----
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Good News for Chocolate Lovers!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Chocolate-Health-BenefitsA recent study1 published in Nutrition Research provides good news for chocolate and candy lovers and confirms what we chocoholics always knew – we can eat chocolate, as well as candy, without any adverse health effects. The study found candy and chocolate consumers tend to weigh less, have lower body mass indices (BMI), and lower waist circumferences, and have decreased levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome.-----
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June Is National Candy Month

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

June is National Candy Month! Can you imagine there would ever be an entire month dedicated to candy? As if we didn’t have enough candy holidays:-----
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2011 American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Relay-for-Life-LogoOn Saturday, June 4th, the American Cancer Society held it 26th “Relay for Life “ event with over 3.5 million participants in 5,200 communities across the Relay Nation participating, as well as, the millions that participated in 20 countries in the Global Relay Movement. Locally, the event was held at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, CA, with Hayward’s own Annabelle Candy Company proudly serving as one of the event sponsors.-----
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The Chocolate Story

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Annabelle Candy Co.

Pouring ChocolateHey, chocolate lovers! The chocolate story is a tale you have all wanted to hear, see and learn about for your entire lives. And now you can! The Story of Chocolate.com was launched online by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in March 2011, to rave reviews. It’s a first-of-its-kind site, which includes interactive videos, picture galleries and fun-fact libraries compiled from chocolate and cocoa experts, cacao farmers, boutique chocolatiers and large chocolate manufacturers from across Mother Earth. The only thing you don’t get to do here is actually – eat the chocolate!-----
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