Malena loves candy. And travel. And both together. And thus, this site was born.
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I grabbed some of the famous (infamous) black licorice while I was in Amsterdam, along with a cannibis flavored lollipop. I have yet to eat that, but I did try the licorice. The small, dull black pieces were “double extra salt” and absolutely repulsive. Even worse than the cricket!
In short, I cannot recommend this candy. Partly because I hate black licorice, and partly because adding salt to black licorice doesn’t improve the taste. It was rather like chewing on a salt lick.
I’m in Paris right now! If anyone has any suggestions for things to do or candies to eat there, make sure to comment.
posting from United StatesSeptember 16th, 2008 11:53 am
I agree! Black licorice is already nasty. Add salt? What do they think it is? A Margarita? How misguided! Is that the best candy of the Netherlands? Or do you have to smoke their candy in Amsterdam? (Just kidding)
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Eat lots of fancy French food.
posting from United StatesSeptember 16th, 2008 1:28 pm
I wouldn’t try the lollipop. Probably tastes like dirt! LOL I have a French co-worker, I will see what he says
posting from United StatesSeptember 16th, 2008 7:46 pm
black licorice isn’t so bad.
you gonna swap me next easter?
- your sister (who is full of fond memories of ending up with an easter basket full of only black jelly beans)
posting from FranceSeptember 17th, 2008 2:16 am
Trust me, the black licorice was bad! And it’s definitely the most traditional candy of the Netherlands. I believe the smoked kind is the most popular though…
posting from United StatesSeptember 17th, 2008 12:59 pm
Great blog! There is great hot chocolate to be had at Angelinas. Have fun!
PS found your blog because I do love all black licorice!
posting from United StatesSeptember 17th, 2008 5:09 pm
So…. does the cannabis flavored lollipop really taste like cannabis?
posting from United StatesSeptember 18th, 2008 3:48 am
Hey Malena,
I remember eating Langue du chat when I was in France. Absolutely delicious semi-sweet chocolates, long and thin–like a cat’s tongue!
posting from RomaniaOctober 7th, 2008 10:44 pm
Black licorice…wel i stayed 3 years at uni in Groningen and i couldn’t stand it but as i understood the dutch love it
posting from United StatesOctober 21st, 2008 8:04 am
I believe that Malena’s dislike of Black Licorice is a Freudian rebellion against her parents, both of whom enjoy this delicacy which is certainly exits at the apex of the candy hierarchy (note how I capitalize the very name.)
On the other hand, I have had salted Black Licorice, and I wouldn’t recommend to anyone for anything. At the least, it is the work of the devil.
September 16th, 2008 5:48 am
Malena
Black licorice being repulsive? How can that be? Any luck with the computer?
Love, Mom