Executives behind Nerds are eager to continue bringing new households into its consumer base, says Guidotti, because research shows that people who try the bumpy, crunchy and chewy candy often go back for more.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
These shoots are often compared to water chestnuts and asparagus for their earthy taste and crunchy texture when cooked.
But there’s no settling at Sam’s Square Pie, the Near Eastside establishment whose rectangular Detroit-style pan pizzas are pleasantly dense, thoughtfully topped and framed in a crackly border of fried cheese.
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Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
5 Dec. 2025
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
And their wedding party, school prom, Mary Tyler Moore chic was deemed too flaky to those my age, who used grittier rock artists as stencils for their simulated individuality.
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Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Oh, and the hotel’s ensuite bakery does the softest, flakiest sourdough croissants in town.
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