Chocolate of Choice: Ko-Ed's Sponge Candy

 Newspaper Editor and Big Buffalo Fan SJ Velasquez swears by Ko-Ed's Sponge Candy 

Name S.J. Velasquez

Location Syracuse, N.Y.

Occupation Newspaper copy editor, blogger on Religionisms

Chocolate of Choice Ko-Ed Candies' sponge candy

I've moved around quite a bit in the last four years, squatting in places like El Salvador, London, Manhattan and eventually Syracuse. No matter where I go, I crave food from my hometown, Buffalo, N.Y. Even though I now live only two hours from Buffalo, I still can't get standard Buffalo cuisine.

Exhibit A: SPONGE CANDY!This chocolate-covered crunchy toffee candy with a sponge-like appearance can only be made in certain climates. You might find variations of sponge candy in some parts of the world, but it always has a different name and a slightly different list of ingredients (see the Wikipedia article for more info). I eat Buffalo sponge candy exclusively. During my last trip home, I bought a half pound of the chocolate-dipped confectionery oddity and hoovered nearly every piece. Want to try some legit sponge candy? I suggest having it shipped to you directly from Ko-ed Candies' site.

- SJ

Check out her take on Buddhism and Tiger Woods' karma on Religionisms. This is one lady to look out for!
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Psst, does your hometown have a specialty chocolate shop you want to brag about? Send me a picture and a few words about why you like it and show some hometown love! - Kris