Candy store memories

[wtg]

@AndyD said in Candy store memories:

My favourites as a kid were called crispets which were also in the shape of a UFO and I'd buy a quarter. Crispy milk chocolate with coconut.
No longer available but I think 'Crispy Bits' made in Scotland are the same.

Something like this?

https://www.toffeeworld.co.uk/product/original-crispettes

[AndyD]

Yes, looked like this chocolate but in ufo shape

[Amanda]

As a kid, I used to love candy lipsticks - tasty and a way to feel grown-up (they colored your lips pinkish).

[AndyD]

Sherbert fountain, the extra fine white sherbert going up your nose.

[wtg]

@AndyD I had to look that one up!

https://www.universalyums.com/product/barratts-sherbert-fountain

[wtg]

These look....interesting.

https://www.universalyums.com/product/rhubarb-custard-bonbons-2

[AndyD]

Not my first choice of sweet flavour I have to say , even now
We used to have strawberry or lemon covered toffee bonbons
Like these

I was also partial to candy cigarettes

[AdagioM]

@Amanda You were fancy! We just used the red m&m’s as lipstick!

[AndyD]

@Piano-Dad
That type of counter display is still seen here at some outdoor markets/craft/food fairs.
In Bowes Museum grounds last Saturday there was a stall with deep sections like that, of nuts etc including cashews.

[wtg]

@AndyD The idea of rhubarb custard candy made me chuckle. Despite all the positive reviews I don’t think I’ll be sampling it, though.