Honoring Bertie Bott

 

Our candy selection for National Candy Day is Every Flavour Beans,  created by the noted candymaker, Bertie Bott. 

Fans of Harry Potter are familiar with this beloved candy of the Hogwarts world. But for those who are unfamiliar, Every Flavour (jelly) Beans have many of the usual jelly bean flavors -- orange, blackberry and strawberry for example -- but also, not surprisingly since this is Hogwarts, one might find a dirt or spinach flavored bean in the same box. Bertie created the amazing array by accidentally creating a dirty sock flavored bean. From this incident Every Flavour Beans were born, with the sales slogan, "A risk in every box." 

I was familiar with the Every Flavour Beans in Harry Potter  books, but discovered actual ones during my visit to the Harry Potter Store on Sunday. As intrigued as I was by the fun packaging, the thought of finding a dirt or liver flavored bean stopped me from buying a package. Perhaps I'll be more adventurous on a return visit, but I will probably choose a different treat when I'm there. Would you be adventurous and buy Every Flavour Beans or would you choose a more familiar and predictable candy?

I had my booster this afternoon, and besides a sore arm, I'm feeling okay. I know I may feel tired tomorrow, but for now I'm very grateful. I went to a small local pharmacy -- yes, they still exist in my neighborhood -- and the staff couldn't have been nicer. I've walked by a number of times, but this was the first time I've stopped in. I will definitely be a regular customer in the future. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and sweet wishes!