Pictures of our Gingerbread Houses for the Contest

The Licorice International retail store in Lincoln Nebraska recently sponsored the first ever "Gingerbread House Contest with a Twist."  The twist? Contestants needed to use at least three types of candy purchased from Licorice International.  If you live in the Lincoln area, stop by to see the houses. We'll be having a special open house on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with free coffee and tea, when you will have a chance to vote for your favorite house. 

Don't live in the Lincoln area?  Enjoy the photos below.

Article in Daily Nebraskan: Licorice International hosts holiday gingerbread house contest

"Over the next couple weeks, students will at long last be able to say "home sweet home" as they take delight in gobbling it all down: roof, walls, windows and doors.

"But of course, while students can eat the humble, crumble some homes entered in Licorice International's first-ever gingerbread house contest, they may not. That is, unless they wish to incur the wrath of an all-in-one architect, contractor and builder."

Read the entire article here.

Licorice International is pleased to be mentioned in the Daily Nebraskan newspaper, produced by students at the University of Nebraska.  If you're a student (or if you live in the Lincoln, Nebraska, area), be sure to stop by from December 7-16 and see the great gingerbread houses on display.  We will have a special open house on December 10th all day.

Licorice Spice Tea is the December Giveaway

Drink up happiness!

Research shows that licorice root tea has special compounds that act as natural antidepressants. Women's World magazine (October 26, 2009) reports that licorice tea can raise energy, calm stress, and improve immunity!

Now you can taste a little happiness FREE when you place an order of any size at Licorice International in December.

Licorice tea is flavorful and aromatic . . . a delightful combination of licorice root, cinnamon, organge peel, Chinese star anise, vanilla flavor, sarsaparilla, orange, cinnamon, clove and cardamom flavors.

And now you can sample this sweet, aromatic and flavorful drink FREE when you place an order of any size in December at Licorice International.

Sample teabag will be automatically included with your package. If you send a gift, the gift recipient receives the sample package.

Offer applies to INTERNET AND PHONE ORDERS ONLY. Does not apply to shop purchases.

Click here to order.

This Gingerbread House Uses Six Pounds of Licorice

Check out this video that describes an enormous gingerbread house an Anaheim, California, hotel. It took six pounds of licorice and 25 pounds of gummy bears just to make the stained glass windows.

If you live near Lincoln, Nebraska, stop by the Licorice International Retail store at 803 Q Street between December 7 and 16 to see the gingerbread houses on display for the contest. Each one will use licorice and other candy from Licorice International.

Give a Gift of Gourmet Licorice from Around the World

Gourmet licorice makes a great gift for a licorice lover. The Tour of the World Licorice Gift Basket features 15 different kinds of licorice treats, including a mini International Sampler. Comes in a reusable basket tied with a festive ribbon. Weighs more than 4 lbs.

Click here to see more gourmet licorice gift ideas.

Or visit the Licorice International website to shop for licorice and other sweet treats for the holidays.

Christmas Gift Ideas at Licorice International

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Licorice International Retail store, located at 803 Q Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you live in the area, or you're planning a visit, stop by, view our Christmas decorations, sample the world's best licorice, and check out all the gift ideas we have. While many of the items listed are available only in the retail store, you can order them by calling, 1-800-LICORICE (542-6742), and you can also browse for gourmet licorice and other specialty candies at the Licorice International website.

Check out some of the yummy treats:

Belgian Gourmet Chocolate Candy

Belgian Gourmet Chocolate Pretzels

Harbor Sweets Gourmet Chocolates: Classic Sweet Sloops

Gourmet Caramels from Bequet

Harbor Sweets Assorted Handmade Chocolates

Espresso Mix

Gingerbread Houses at the Licorice International Retail Store

If you live in the Lincoln area, stop by the Licorice International Retail store at 803 Q Street and see a couple of gingerbread houses that Licorice International staff have made.  These are examples of the kind of gingerbread houses you can enter in the Gingerbread House Contest with a Twist. (To register for the contest, come the store before Saturday, November 27, and fill out the form.)

Kleines Fachwerkhaus (small German-style house)

Created by Jena

Licorice used:

• Kenny's Black Licorice Twists (wood frames)
• Katjes-Katzen Ohren (shingles)
• Dutch Peas (sidewalk and embellishments)
• Red Tire Tread (door)
• Licorice Laces (licorice man)
• Panda (licorice man)

Christmas house

Created by Erin

Licorice used:

• Kookaburra Green Apple Twists (rolled out and cut for shingles)
• Kookaburra Raspberry Twists (shutters)
• Cordials (snowman)
• Sweet Licorice Button (snowman hat)
• Licorice Scottie (in front of house)
• Kenny's Green Apple Twists (around pillars, cut crosswise for holly)
• Kenny's Red Licorice Candy Twists (front and back of the house, cut crosswise for bows, around pillars)

Close-up of Christmas House

Cordial Quartet from Koppers Chocolate Makes Great Gift or Holiday Sampler

Just in time for the Holidays: A quartet of gourmet chocolates in a sampler container. Weighing in at a little over a pound, this sampler contains four of the most popular cordials made by Koppers Chocolate. If you're looking for gourmet candy to give as a gift or share with guests during the Holidays, you'll love the Cordial Quartet, available from Licorice International.

The sampler comes with the following flavors:

• Cappuccino: Coffee flavored liquid centers dipped into a creamy white couveture. The coffee taste will please coffee lovers, but won't overwhelm those who don't care for coffee.
• Sambuca: Dark chocolate surrounds a surprise anise-flavored center.
• Creme Brulee: Vanilla and burned sugar flavors remind you of creme brulee dessert.
• Amaretto: Dark chocolate surrounds a surprise burst of amaretto flavored liquid.

Taste one and you'll be hooked.

Click here to order.

Licorice Ladies Featured on Lance's Journal on Channel 10/11

Are you lover of licorice? If so, you know just how hard it is to find the good stuff. But the encouraging news is, the largest selection of licorice in the United States can be found in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket.

That's how "Lance's Journal" on Lincoln's channel 10/11 started last night. Lance featured Ardith and Elizabeth, "The Licorice Ladies" in Lincoln, Nebraska. Watch the video here. 

Veteran's Day: Encourage the Troops Overseas with a Gift of Licorice

Veteran's Day is coming November 11th. Say "Thanks" to the men and women who are serving in our country. Send a box of licorice twists to your loved one, or we can select from our list of chaplains and mail a package with your personal message of encouragement.

There's nothing like something sweet to brighten the soldiers' day and let them know you're thinking of them. Recently we received this note from the mother of a solder:

My son just got his box of licorice, which was sent to him in Afghanistan. He said his Platoon is having fun tasting all the different flavors.Thanks again for sending the packages to the troops. You guys are awesome....

For just $35 you can send an 8-pound box of licorice to the troops, or you can send a 12-pound box for only $50. Click here for more information.

Gingerbread House Contest with a Twist from Licorice International in Lincoln, Nebraska

Photo by Sugar Daze (www.flickr.com)

Molasses, ginger, flour, baking soda and candy from Licorice International are a few of the ingredients you’ll need for the first ever Licorice International Gingerbread House Contest. Licorice International gift cards will be awarded to first ($50), second ($25), and third ($15) place winners.  A “People’s Choice” prize will also be awarded ($25). There is no registration fee; however, you must register by November 27th.

The rules are simple:

• Everything (except the base) must be edible.
• Three (3) different types of candy from Licorice International must be incorporated into the design.
• Entries cannot be larger than 10 inches deep and 15 inches wide. Height is limited to 13 inches. 
• Entries will be judged on creativity and craftsmanship. 
• Entries must be personally delivered (not shipped) to Licorice International by Monday, December 6th.
• Winners will be announced on Friday, December 17th and entries may be picked up any time after that.

Please register by Saturday, November 27th at Licorice International, 803 Q Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508. For more information call (402) 488.2230 or email licoricenews@licoriceinternational.com.

Free Kookaburra Licorice with your order from Licorice International

During November, you can receive a free sample pack of (4) Kookaburra favorites from Licorice International: Black Licorice, Strawberry,  Mango and Green Apple Twists. Kookaburra licorice is made in Australia, using a special heating and cooling process that gives it an extremely soft texture. The Black Licorice flavor uses real licorice extract for an outstanding flavor, and the Strawberry, Mango and Green Apple Twists have authentic fruit flavors.

Place an online order of any size at Licorice International by November 30th, and the sample package will be sent to the same location as the order. If you send a gift, the gift recipient receives the sample package.

Sample packages are shipped to the same location as the order. If you send a gift, the gift recipient receives the sample package. Offer applies to INTERNET AND PHONE ORDERS ONLY. Does not apply to shop purchases.

Click here to order now. Treat yourself to the world's best licorice. (Makes great gifts too.)

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie Recipe by Schy's Pies for Peace

Schy, owner of Schy's Pies for Peace, makes and sells pies in Lincoln, Nebraska, giving a portion of her earnings to non-profit organizations. She seeks to use healthy, locally grown ingredients as much as possible. She created this recipe for Caramel Apple Pie, using Butter Caramels, which are available from Licorice International.  She made this recipe without any other sweeteners besides the Butter Caramels, except for a little bit of brown sugar in the crumb topping. Butter Caramels have an excellent quality of melting, she said, and their excellent flavor give this pie a gourmet taste.  

Ingredients for whole wheat pie crust:

• 2 ½ cups organic whole wheat pastry flour
• 8 tablespoons cold Earth Balance Buttery Sticks or local organic sweet cream butter
• Pinch of sea salt
• 4-5 tablespoons of ice water

Directions for Pie Crust:
The key to getting the flakiest crust as possible is using cold ingredients and cold equipment. An hour or so before starting the baking process, put the mixing bowl, flour, Buttery Sticks, and pasty blender all in the freezer. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl that you will be able to get both of your hands into while you mix the dough. Add the pinch of sea salt to flour and mix well by tossing with your hands. Cut up the Buttery Sticks into small pieces and use the pastry blender to cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture is well blended coarsely together. Add ice water to the mixture and begin mixing the dough and water together with your hands. Do not overwork the dough; it will make the crust tough. Form the dough into a ball and place in freezer while you make the pie filling. 

When you are ready to assemble the pie, lightly dust flour on two 16-inch pieces of wax paper and place the ball of dough in the middle with the floured sides of the wax paper touching each other. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin into a 13-inch in diameter circle. Once the crust is rolled out, remove the top layer of wax paper and invert the pie crust into the center of the pie pan. Once it is in the pan, remove the 2nd piece of wax paper and press the pastry into the pan. Cut the excess edges off with a sharp knife and create a design with the crust edge. (This can be done with your fingers or using a fork.) Rolling out a perfect pie crust, of course, is easier said than done, but with some practice and viewing of Martha Stewart on youtube.com, you will be a pro in no time.

Ingredients for crumb topping:

• 1 cup organic unbleached flour
• ¾ cup organic brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons organic sweet cream butter
• 3 tablespoons organic cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground organic ginger powder

Directions for crumb topping:

Put the flour, sugar and spices in a bowl and cut the butter into small pieces. Place the butter in the bowl with the other ingredients and use your pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Work the mixture until small crumbles form and the butter is fully mixed in.

Equipment Needed:

wax paper, pastry blender, rolling pin,  mixing bowl, sharp knife, 9 inch glass pie plate

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Crumble Pie

• 1 premade whole wheat crust
• 2 cups crumb topping
• 6-8 local apples (I prefer to bake with Granny Smiths or Jonagolds)
• 10 butter caramels cut up into small pieces
• 3 Tbsp. organic lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Instructions for Caramel Apple Crumble Pie
First, preheat your oven to 375 and roll out crust. After you have crust rolled out and in the pie pan, place cut up caramels in the bottom of the crust. Next peel, core, and slice apples into 1 inch pieces and immediately cover in lemon juice to keep from turning brown. Next add cinnamon and cornstarch to mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.Pour the apple mixture over the caramels and place in the oven for 20 minutes without crumb topping. After 20 minutes pull the pie out of the oven and check to see that the caramel has fully melted around the apples. If so, sprinkle the crumb topping over everything. Turn your oven down to 350 and bake for an additional 30 minutes.  The crust will be a dark shade of brown and the caramel will bubble up a little through the crumb topping when the pie is finished baking. Remove pie from the oven and let cool. Enjoy this spectacular autumn treat! 

Schy works as  a women's advocate at the Friendship home, a shelter for abused women and children. During the Celebration of Motherhood Support Group at the Friendship Home, Schy had the women and children make pies together using this recipe.  

For more information about Schy's Pies for Peace, see her Facebook Page.

How to Make a Gingerbread House for Halloween using Licorice

A Halloween Gingerbread House? 

Why not? And while you're at it, why not make it a haunted gingerbread house with spooky lights shining out the windows? And of course, you'll need to use lots of licorice to decorate your haunted house.



That's what Erin, an employee at Licorice International, made this year. She used regular gingerbread pieces for the body, along with thick pretzel sticks to help support it. For a creepy looking roof, she used homemade waffle cones. To glue the pieces together, she melted sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turned a brownish color (330 degrees F). She simply dipped the ends in and stuck them together. Then she used the leftover sugar mixture to make dark "glass" for the windows. After putting the house together, she placed it on a tray and sprinkled crumbled Oreos around to look like dirt. (No grass in this yard.) You can add some gummy worms to the "dirt" if you wish.

Then came the fun: decorating. Erin used dipping chocolate to apply candy to the haunted house, emphasizing creepy instead of colorful. She shared the following tips, using mostly licorice from Licorice International (click on the name of the licorice to order):

Use Black Licorice Laces to wind around posts, trees, anywhere you wish. You can also use them for spider legs or witch hair.

When you unroll Black Licorice Wheels, you get double laces, which make spooky-looking windows and trim for your house.

Kenny's Black Licorice Twists work well for porch rails and make great haunted trees (just untwist the top to make branches). Then cut a Licorice Twist crosswise to make tiny spiders.

Pontefract Cakes and Batzen both work well for spider bodies.

Make tiny ghosts out of Licorice Chalk.

Beehive Honey Licorice makes a beehive on the front porch. "Instead of flowers, this house has a beehive," Erin said.

Cut a piece of Halva Licorice Bar into a doormat.

Decorate the house with Katjes Kinder (cats) and Gustaf's Platinum Select Sweet, which are shaped like goblins and witches.

To add some autumn colors, use candy corn and Reece's pieces.

Put electric lights inside for a spooky glow.

Licorice and Other Gourmet Candies for Trick or Treaters

This year, why not introduce the neighborhood kids to the great old fashioned taste of licorice?  Order from Licorice International by October 21 to make sure you get your candy in time for Halloween. Here are some wrapped licorice treats that would work great for Halloween:

Black Pipes by Leaf (from Finland). Remember buying these at the corner candy store? These pipes come individually wrapped and have that old-fashioned taste.
Click here for a box of 10
Click here for a box of 60.

Creamy Licorice Toffee from Ireland has a hint of toffee taste, making it an excellent introduction to licorice, even for those who are not sure about trying real licorice. The wonderful chewy texture makes this irresistible.
Click here for a 1/2-lb bag.
Click here for a 5-pound bag (approx. 300 pieces)
Click here for a 20-pound case (approx. 1200 pieces!)

Black Taffy. Similar to the old-fashioned Black Jack Taffy, this pink, white and black colored candy combines the flavors of anise and licorice in a soft, chewy treat.
Click here for a 1/2-pound bag.

Black Licorice Caramels. A delightful combination of chewy caramel and licorice flavor is perfect for Halloween.
Click here for a 1/4-pound bag. (Buy several to make sure you have enough.)

Licorice Starlight Mints. Also known as Licorice Pinwheels, these hard, round mints combine licorice and mint flavors for a great after-dinner taste.
Click here for a 1/2-pound bag.


Not quite courageous enough to give out licorice on Halloween?  How about these gourmet candies from Licorice International:

Butter Caramels You've got to taste these creamy butter caramels . . . there are no words to describe how good they are. Individually wrapped pieces.
Click here for a 1/4-pound bag. (Buy several to make sure you have enough.)

Glitterrati Mint Medley. This eye-catching, one-of-a-kind assortment is composed of SIX deliciously different mint candies: fourr scrumptious mint combinations (butter-mint, vanilla-mint, chocolate-mint and cinnamon-mint), plus a superb peppermint and the Chipurnoi signature mint. Only 3 calories in each piece.
Click here for a 1/4-pound package.

Licorice Ideas for Halloween Parties and Costumes

Halloween is coming, and what better way to celebrate than with licorice!  Did you know you can get gourmet licorice in some fun shapes for Halloween from Licorice International on-line? Order by October 21 to ensure delivery by Halloween. Here are some ideas for decorating and costumes.

Licorice Cats: These black cats won't scare you or bring you bad luck--just lots of real licorice flavor. Use them to decorate cookies, cupcakes or full-size cakes. Or just set them out in a bowl for munching. Available in 1/2 pound, 2.2 pound, or 6.6 pound packages

Black Licorice Laces: Need some whiskers for your black cat cake? How about some legs for your spider cupcakes? Mice ears? Just a black edge around a Halloween dessert? The possibilities are endless.  Licorice International sells Black Licorice Laces from Finland that taste amazing. Available in 4 ounce or 2 lb. packages.

Black Licorice Pipes: Does your Halloween costume need a pipe?  Just for fun, try an old-fashioned black licorice pipe. Made in Finland, home of some of the best licorice in the world, these pipes are so tasty, that you might want to bring along some extra to share. They're individually wrapped too. Available in boxes of 10 or boxes of 60.

Caramel Apples Using Butter Caramels from Licorice International

How long has it been since you've had a caramel apple? Blending the taste of fresh apples with sweet, chewy caramel is one of the delights of autumn. Making caramel apples is easier than you think. They're especially tasty with butter caramels from Licorice International.  (There's no licorice in these caramels, just delicious butter caramel.)

Here's the recipe:

• 1 pound butter caramels from Licorice International
• 8 medium apples
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 8 sticks

First prepare the apples by washing them and inserting a stick in each one, close to the stem. Grease a cookie sheet or 9 x 10 cake pan.

Unwrap caramels and place in microwave safe bowl. Add milk. Heat caramel and milk mixture in the microwave about two minutes, or just long enough to melt. Stir thoroughly.

Dip the apples one at a time to coat them thoroughly, letting any excess caramel drip off. Place dipped apples on greased cookie sheet. Let cool, repositioning apples several times to keep them from sticking to the surface. 

Eat and enjoy.

You can find the butter caramels here.

Treat yourself to the world's best licorice and other gourmet candies at the Licorice International website. 

These Girls Love Licorice International

Mattela, who is almost three, and Gabi, who turns five on Halloween, visited the Licorice International retail store this week. They loved tasting licorice and other candy from all over the world. Gabi (right) is holding Sour Stars, their favorite kind. Matella is holding Black Licorice Laces. Gabi wants to make spider cupcakes for her birthday party, and she plans to use the laces as spider legs.

Free Caramels With Your Licorice Order in October

Place any order online with Licorice International during October 2010, and you'll receive a package of licorice and butter caramels ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Each sample package contains three individually wrapped caramels: two licorice-flavored and one butter-flavored. They're both scrumptious!

Here's the story behind the caramels. Several years ago, a customer suggested that we offer them, promising to buy "pounds and pounds" if we stocked them. She included a sample and once we tasted them, we were hooked!

We couldn't forget the delicious combination of a creamy texture and a great licorice flavor. And then we tasted the butter caramels. Yum!

These are no ordinary caramels. They're bigger and better and creamier than most and each one is individually wrapped in clear paper. Order today and we'll send you this FREE SAMPLE PACKAGE OF CREAMY LICORICE AND BUTTER CARAMELS.

Order today! And treat yourself to the world’s best licorice.

Sample packages are shipped to the same location as the order.

If you send a gift, the gift recipient receives the sample package.

Offer applies to INTERNET AND PHONE ORDERS ONLY. Does not apply to shop purchases.

Stay tuned for a great recipe for caramel apples using the butter caramels.

Click here to order from Licorice International

National Boss Day October 16 - Time to Order Licorice

October 16 is National Boss Day.  Does your boss like licorice?  Get your coworkers to chip in for a Licorice-of-the-Month Club from Licorice International, and have it sent to the office. Maybe your boss will share. You can choose from Black Licorice Club, Red and Black Club, or the new Sampler Club. Click here to order, or go to the Licorice International website and search for Club.

For a one-time gift, consider a Licorice Basket (pictured below) or Licorice Sampler.

Your boss doesn't like licorice?  How about giving the new fruit flavored Jelly Cubes or the tiny (and tasty) Glitterati Mint Medley candies in six flavors. Click here to see all the new offerings from Licorice International.

Order by October 7 to ensure delivery by October 16th.

Fun for Fall: Kenny's Licorice Twists in Autumn Colors

Looking for a fun treat that spreads autumn cheer?  Try Kenny's Licorice Candy Twists, available Licorice International's website.

Kenny's are bursting with flavor and are great to take along to football games or serve at a fall party. Because you can choose from 15 different flavors (and colors), you can choose autumn colors, to make your party table look festive. Everyone loves them (even those who don't usually care for licorice).

Here are some suggestions:

Kenny's Chocolate Licorice Candy Twists
Kenny's Orange Licorice Candy Twists
Kenny's Red Licorice Candy Twists
Kenny's Root Beer Licorice Candy Twists
Kenny's Peach Licorice Candy Twists
Kenny's Green Apple Licorice Candy Twists

You can see all of the flavors offered by Licorice International here. (See the same flavors in bulk quantities here.)

Hobbits visit Licorice International for Hobbit Day September 22



Three Merry Hobbits



Did you know that September 22 is Hobbit Day?  It's the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, beloved hobbits of the Lord of the Rings.



Sure enough on September 22, we had three visitors from Middle Earth at the Licorice International Retail Store in Lincoln, Nebraska.  No, it wasn't Bilbo and Frodo. (They were undoubtedly busy celebrating their birthdays with second breakfast or maybe third lunch.) But they sent these three merry hobbits as their representatives.



The three hobbits enjoyed tasting licorice from all over the world. 



Red Licorice Pipes - YUM!

Because hobbits are fond of pipes, they were especially excited to find licorice pipes and enjoyed chewing on them as they walked through the streets of Lincoln's Haymarket after their visit.



You can purchase both red and black pipes at our retail store, located at 803 Q Street in Lincoln. You can purchase black licorice pipes on-line here. That way you can be ready to celebrate Hobbit Day next year - or any time you feel like remembering Bilbo and Frodo.



You can see the flags of the countries where our licorice comes from



Wool Wax: Healing Skin the Natural Way

Winter is coming, and that means chapped skin. Many commercial lotions and cremes contain man-made chemicals that do more harm than good.  But the licorice ladies have discovered a different kind of creme called Wool Wax. So, even though Licorice International specializes in gourmet licorice from around the world, they started selling Wool Wax Creme in their retail store, where it became so popular that they decided to make it available on their website as well.

Wool Wax Creme is made with lanolin, a natural produced by-product of wool. It's highly moisturizing without being sticky or oily. Use it on your hands, feet, elbows -- anywhere you have dry skin. It's perfect for professionals who work with tools, crafters and medical professionals, as well as anyone who struggles with dry skin.

Because you only to use a small amount, one 9-ounce tub will last forever. Wool Wax is also available in a 2-ounce travel tub or a 4-ounce tube.

Click here to order Wool Wax from Licorice International.  And while you're ordering, treat yourself to the world's best licorice.

Gourmet Pecan Preserves from San Saba, Texas, Now Available from Licorice International

Pecan Preserves from the Great San Saba River Pecan Company in Texas combine unique flavors and use the finest fruit and just enough sugar to enchance the essential goodness of the fruit. When the "Licorice Ladies" tasted these preserves at the Fancy Foods Show in New York City this summer, they just knew they had to provide some for their customers. They recently started selling three varieites of these amazing pecan preserves through the Licorice International website and at the retail store in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Cranberry, Chili & Pecan Preserves combine the great taste of pecan with naturally spicy chili peppers and tangy cranberries. Works great as a condiment for chicken salad and turkey sandwiches.

If you like a sweeter taste, try the Raspberry Pecan Preserves, which use the finest of sweet raspberries. Spread on toast, biscuits, pancakes or waffles. Or layer with yogurt and top with granola for a healthy and delicious parfait.

Want to make a perfect pecan pie every time?  Start with Pecan Pie in a Jar, add eggs and butter, pour into a prepared pie shell and bake. One jar makes two regular 9 inch pies or one 9 inch deep dish. Instructions are included on the lid.

Get Free Kookaburra Black Licorice with your Order from Licorice International

Kookaburra Black Licorice Twists are the top seller at Licorice International, and one taste will tell you why.  This soft, chewy licorice is made with the finest licorice extract, giving it the wonderful rich flavor of old fashioned licorice.

If you're a licorice lover, you'll love Kookaburra Black Licorice Twists from Australia.

And during the month of September, you can sample Kookaburra licorice for free. Simply place an order for any amount at Licorice International, and you will automatically receive a sample package of Kookaburra Black Licorice with your order.

Click here for more information on this offer.

Get a Ten Percent Discount at Licorice International

Do you like licorice?  From now through September 30 you can get a discount of 10 percent on your licorice order at Licorice International (www.licoriceinternational.com)  Just use the code JS10 at checkout to claim your discount. And enjoy the world's best licorice.

Licorice Makes a Great Gift for Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is coming up September 12. Instead of another tie or bottle of perfume, why not give them a tasty, nostalgic treat: licorice!

Licorice Soft Chews

Licorice International offers 160 varieties of licorice from all over the world. If your grandparent prefers a softer, easier-to-chew treat, consider Licorice Soft Chews. They even come in a five pound bag.  They're Kosher, gluten free, nut free, egg free, transfat free, dairy free and gelatin free. Panda Licorice is a popular choice, because it's made from natural ingredients. Or browse the best sellers.

Black Anise Frappes

If your loved one has high blood pressure, they should be careful not to consume too much real licorice, as real licorice, made from the licorice root may raise blood pressure.  However, anise is safe for people with high blood pressure. Licorice Babies, Anise Bears, or the new Black Anise Frappes.

If you want to give a gift that your grandparent will love all year long, try the Licorice of the Month Club. Your loved one will receive a gift of licorice in the mail each month.