Hands-On Holidays

Homemade Candy Canes Are a Holiday Tradition at This Houston Shop

Papabubble’s hands-on candy classes invite Houstonians to turn classic candy canes into a modern holiday ritual.

12/23/2025 Photography by Nicki Evans

Hidden Gems

Houston's Homegrown Mexican Candies Mix Spicy and Sweet

Seek out the goods from these local candy purveyors, who infuse their snacks with the tongue-tantalizing flavors of their Mexican heritage.

07/15/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Sugar Rush II

Candytopia Bringing Sweet Escape Back to Houston

The limited-time interactive experience of confectionary goodness open July 2.

06/16/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Sweet and Scary

Here's What Wine to Pair with That Halloween Candy

We asked a couple experts what goes best with candy corn, Snickers, and other treats.

10/12/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

The Choco-Tastic Group

5 New Easter Candies to Sweeten Up Your Week

An homage to Prince? Lemon Kit-Kats? What to get ... and not get ... for your basket.

04/06/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Spirits Everywhere

Pairing Halloween Candy With Alcohol? It's a Thing

In case you really want to know what goes with candy corn ...

10/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

On a Roll

Food News: We're Approaching Hand Roll Time in the Heights

Plus, Indigo is celebrating its anniversary with a block party.

07/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Marshmallow World

Candytopia Is The Most Fun Sugar Rush on Earth

The ridiculous installation will send you back to childhood, before propelling you into the next room.

06/18/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Variety is the Spice of Life

The To-Doux List: June 14-16

This weekend brings acupuncture, giant candy, and a second chance at prom.

06/13/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Candy Lineup

A Serious Judgment of Those New Snickers Varieties

Only one can come out on top. But at least getting to the bottom of it will be fun.

06/06/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

The Sweetness

How Super Are Sugarfina's Bonbons? We Put Them to the Test

The Rice Village shop specializes in grown-up treats made for your sweet tooth.

03/21/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Shine a Light

Glow-In-The-Dark Candy: Is This Really a Bright Idea?

Hershey's and Mars are both rolling out products with radiant wrappers.

10/08/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Go Through

Fantastic Houston-Themed Bon Bons Abound at Cacao & Cardamom in Montrose

Indulge in fun flavor combinations at the newest location of the chocolate shop.

09/06/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Grizzly Reaper Mowing

Cacao & Cardamom Opening Montrose Location With Chocolate Fountain

The luxury sweet shop is also unveiling a line of Houston-inspired treats.

08/29/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

The Election Crunch

We Know Who We're Voting For in the Crunchy M&M Debate

Here's where we stand in the sweetest election of 2018.

05/17/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Across the Pond

This Year, Fill Your Easter Baskets With British Candy

A brief introduction to the world of British chocolate bars.

03/29/2018 By Cory Garcia

Candy Sneakers

Win a Gummi Replica of James Harden's Sneakers

Yes, we're serious.

03/23/2018 By Cory Garcia

Chew on This

Head to Spec's for Booze-Flavored Gummi Bears

These treats may be tasty, but they won't get you tipsy.

10/16/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Ghosts at the Grocery

Halloween Supermarket Treats: the Sweet, the So-So, and the Scary

A sugar rush is far from the worst thing that can happen if you pick the wrong snack.

10/13/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Candy Mountain

Three Sweet Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month

You'll find everything from vintage treats to global goodies at these sugar stops.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt