Contrary to what you may imagine based on my last few posts, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth (I’d generally choose cheese or one of those enormous deli pickles over a piece of chocolate). However, I make an exception for the Five Star bars, which Steve Almond rhapsodizes over in CandyFreak and which I tracked down (at Dean & Deluca) immediately after reading the book for the first time. They are, quite simply, the best candy bars I’ve ever eaten. I’m a little confused why they chose to base their latest bar around granola (seriously…GRANOLA?), but I can vouch that all the other flavors are spectacular.

My favorites: Fruit & Nut and Hazlenut. Order them here.

Presenting…a Goo Goo Cluster.

Manufactured by the Standard Candy Company in Nashville (where my lovely friend Nes, who also loves her some Goo Goos, lives), these delicious things are composed of a caramel/marshmallow core, roasted peanuts, and a thick layer of chocolate. They’re pretty tough to find in these parts, but are definitely worth sampling next time you head down South. Standard also makes Goo Goo Supremes (which substitute pecans for peanuts and have a slightly maple-y aftertaste) and Peanut Butter Goo Goos (which I’ve never tried, but which I hear are a touch too peanut butter-y).

If you simply must have one now, go ahead and order yourself a box here.