See’s Candies

Posted By: JMom  //  Category: Eats, shopping

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketWe used to live just a couple of blocks from this chocolate factory and once in a while, when the ocean breezes are blowing just right, we would get a whiff of cooking chocolate and whatever flavoring it is they are working on that particular time. Our mouths would start watering, our stomachs grumbling and we would inevitable put our walking shoes on and start following the scent. We made it a point to walk down the couple of blocks to the store to get our chocolate fix. It made us feel a little better about our obsession, although deep down the couple of blocks worth of steps probably didn’t make a tiny dent on the amount of calories we ingested.

Growing up in Los Angeles, See’s Candy became part of taste palate. I’ve had my taste of fancy chocolates far and wide but always, we come back to See’s candies. When I go to visit family in California now, their store on La Cienega is a must-stop. See’s candy is a permanent on my husband’s wish list. When in doubt what to get him for Christmas or any other occasion, See’s candy is sure to please. I’m glad to see that they have expanded nationwide, even in our little corner. Starting a couple of years ago, they started having a cart at one of the malls. They sell pre-packed boxes, so I don’t get to fill up on a couple of pounds of our favorites, but all of their flavors are good so we’re happy to get a variety anyway. I just heard today that they will be at the mall starting this weekend, after Thanksgiving. You know where I’ll be ;)