spaghetti night, aka. mexican candy night

last saturday rcg and i went over to a friend's house

to have some spaghetti and meatballs -- 

which was absolutely delicious --

but what we really got out of the night 

was an education in mexican candy.

our friends have two kids

so they know candy.

so we learned about candy.

 

duvalín:

almond, strawberry, and vanilla icing

you can just buy little packets of icing

with tiny spoons.

like dunkaroos, 

but without the added benefit of cookies

to dip in it. 

it was a little intense.

and totally sweet.

cajeta quemada:

caramel icing

 

same deal as the duvalín,

it's icing, 

but caramel flavored.

pelon mini:

tamarind and chamoy gel

i never would have tried this one on my own,

it is just too ridiculous. 

it's like a push up

(one of my faves)

 but filled with a spicy tamarind gel.

freaking awesome. 

tueni:

chewy lime square

basically a mexican version 

of the now and later.

only chewier.

animal's candy:

flavored hard candies

these are pretty boring,

but i can see their benefit --

you need candy, 

but you don't want too much

so you just eat one or two.

you can suck on it or bite it,

depending on your mood.

bubu lubu:

chocolate covered marshmallow 

and strawberry flavored jelly.

the jelly is fashioned after a turkish delight--

it's hard, not gooey. 

and the marshmallow is also hard

rather than gooey. 

so not the best candy ever,

but it'll do in a pinch.

mini mamut:

chocolate covered graham cracker cookies

with a marshmallow center.

it's basically a pre-made s'more.

seriously awesome.

gudu:

caramel lollipop with chili

it's a lollipop

but not a traditional one.

it is chewy,

sweet,

and spicy,

and delicious.

it was a very informative night.

and a very tasty one.