Just opened new candy store in SOWAL

**C. Marie** · 06-29-2008, 06:50 PM

Hello everyone! I have just opened a new candy store in Seaside next to Aquarius Spa in the old Sea of Silver location. I have been on the sowal site now several times but never registered or posted anything. So I thought I would log on and introduce myself to everyone. My name is Christine Turner and the name of my new store is C. Marie's Candy.
If your in Seaside feel free to stop by and sample some of our fresh fudge or imported Belgian chocolates.
Thanks
C. Maire

**Mango** · 06-29-2008, 07:38 PM

Yum! Candy. Good luck in your new venture.

**Carol G** · 06-29-2008, 10:41 PM

This place is fantastic; so far I've sampled the fudge, a few truffles, and some sort of peanut cluster. They were all unbelievably yummy and incredibly fresh... the truffles were eyeballs-rolling-in-the-back-of-your-head good, but the peanut cluster was my favorite, a perfect blend of creamy, rich chocolate and salty peanuts.

I also have to comment about how friendly the employees were when I was there, I was really impressed. Bravo to Seaside's newest business - now everybody go and get some candy!

**kurt** · 06-30-2008, 08:21 AM

**lsucajuns** · 06-30-2008, 09:10 AM

I will have to bring the kids by to have a look,
GOOD LUCK

**BeachbumAggie** · 06-30-2008, 08:18 PM

We love biking down to Seaside from Seagrove and that bike ride will help me feel better about indulging at your store, it sounds great!! I used to love going to the candy store at Destin Commons when I was a kid!

**Paula** · 07-01-2008, 06:23 PM

OK, we'll be there in August and I just put it on my calendar so we don't forget to stop by. We used the love the candy store that used to be at Seaside.

**Cork On the Ocean** · 07-02-2008, 08:38 AM

MMMMMM, my butt doesn't need it but I'm sure I'll slip periodically. Much luck on your new business!

Originally Posted by Paula

OK, we'll be there in August and I just put it on my calendar so we don't forget to stop by. We used the love the candy store that used to be at Seaside.

I've got your jars and need your recipe for the Limonella. I am soooo addicted! I also owe you a dinner, gull! I kept meaning you to e you about that powerful words presentation, can you e me or bring with? Thanks sweetie.

**Beachbummett** · 07-02-2008, 09:23 AM

Sweet!

and best of luck to you. Sorry..... but I don' like candy.

**jensieblue** · 07-03-2008, 11:22 AM

Oh, my...CMarie, how could I ever miss seeing your place and trying your tempting sweets....See you in November...

**MattChrist Live** · 07-03-2008, 05:02 PM

I visited C. Marie's earlier this week and was really impressed. Best of luck to you!

**Mango** · 07-03-2008, 06:05 PM

Just a little FYI- here is the store # 850- 231 0330.

**Minnie** · 07-03-2008, 06:19 PM

Sounds wonderful and we definitely want first hand accounts of how wonderful it is, so be sure to share and photos too.

Do you deliver?

**david klein** · 07-04-2008, 11:41 PM

I have owned candy stores on and off for 30 years....welcome to the business........along the way I created the Jelly Belly jelly bean and my daughter invented sandy Candy. a documentary is being made on my life and will be out soon......a clip can be seen on www.candyinventor.com best of luck in your business......david klein

**Mango** · 07-05-2008, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by david klein

I have owned candy stores on and off for 30 years....welcome to the business........along the way I created the Jelly Belly jelly bean and my daughter invented sandy Candy. a documentary is being made on my life and will be out soon......a clip can be seen on www.candyinventor.com best of luck in your business......david klein

What is a Jelly Belly? I never heard of them. No, not me.

Cotton candy jelly bellys, crushed pineapple, coconut, island punch, mango, tutti frutti ........... No, never heard of them.

David. You are my hero.

(and my 100 year old grandfather says these are his favorite gift, besides a good brandy)

**Ocean Lover** · 07-05-2008, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Mango

What is a Jelly Belly? I never heard of them. No, not me.

Cotton candy jelly bellys, crushed pineapple, coconut, island punch, mango, tutti frutti ........... No, never heard of them.

David. You are my hero.

(and my 100 year old grandfather says these are his favorite gift, besides a good brandy)

Mango, you forgot the best one...the margarita jelly belly!

David! I've met your daughter at a conference before....we love sandy candy too!

**Alicia Leonard** · 07-05-2008, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Ocean Lover

Mango, you forgot the best one...the margarita jelly belly!

David! I've met your daughter at a conference before....we love sandy candy too!

I got hooked on the pear ones quite a while back and still love them.

**Beachbummett** · 07-05-2008, 09:48 AM

Oh my goodness!

I received a special delivery birthday basket yesterday and must say is was scrumptous! It had chocolate dipped strawberries (huge!), blackberries, cherries, banana, raspberries & blackberries, the best cashew chocolate patty I have ever had, and an assortment of other goodies. I must say that was a wonderful idea for a present.

**Mango** · 07-05-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ocean Lover

Mango, you forgot the best one...the margarita jelly belly!

David! I've met your daughter at a conference before....we love sandy candy too!

How could I forget the official Sowal Jelly Belly, the margarita?

David, it must be a wonderful feeling knowing that your product has brought so much joy and memories to people's lives.

**david klein** · 07-05-2008, 10:49 AM

hello everybody.....it is indeed a great feeling that Jelly Belly has brought such happy moments to so many people.......In addition to the documentary that is being made on my life by Costa Botes I am writing a book called A Man and his Bean. Roxy my daughter is very busy selling her Sandy Candy to people for fund raising and I am a new grandfather----baby Emily

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.....david klein

**TooFarTampa** · 07-05-2008, 10:52 AM

David. Love the Jelly Bellys. You seem like a fun guy. Do you have property in SoWal or visit the area, or did you just surf on in like Californians tend to do?

**Johnrudy** · 07-05-2008, 10:57 AM

David. I know a whole bunch of teens that just toured your N. Chicago Jelly Belly factory a few weeks ago. Very cool stuff!

**david klein** · 07-05-2008, 11:06 AM

hellloooooo. no I do not have any property outside of California. to help me write my book--a man and his beans---I have a google alert for new candy stores----this is how I found you nice folks----I sold my interest in Jelly Bellies many many many years ago---the story will be in the book and the documentary-----by the way my favorite flavor is pear.......we have a super sour jelly bean called Spanks-----they are sooooooo good....david

**TooFarTampa** · 07-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by david klein

hellloooooo. no I do not have any property outside of California. to help me write my book--a man and his beans---I have a google alert for new candy stores----this is how I found you nice folks----I sold my interest in Jelly Bellies many many many years ago---the story will be in the book and the documentary-----by the way my favorite flavor is pear.......we have a super sour jelly bean called Spanks-----they are sooooooo good....david

Now when you google david klein candy ... SoWal's on the front page. Win-win.

Good luck with the documentary, and the book. What exactly are the sandy candies, by the way?

**Cork On the Ocean** · 07-05-2008, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mango

What is a Jelly Belly? I never heard of them. No, not me.

Cotton candy jelly bellys, crushed pineapple, coconut, island punch, mango, tutti frutti ........... No, never heard of them.

David. You are my hero.

(and my 100 year old grandfather says these are his favorite gift, besides a good brandy)

I love to mix the coconut and chocolate for my "mounds" jelly belly. mmmm. There's lots of good combos. That's the cool thing about them.

Originally Posted by david klein

hellloooooo. no I do not have any property outside of California. to help me write my book--a man and his beans---I have a google alert for new candy stores----this is how I found you nice folks----I sold my interest in Jelly Bellies many many many years ago---the story will be in the book and the documentary-----by the way my favorite flavor is pear.......we have a super sour jelly bean called Spanks-----they are sooooooo good....david

David. Your books sound great. Keep us posted.

**david klein** · 07-05-2008, 12:18 PM

what is Sandy Candy? It is an interactive candy making craft where the kids make a sand-art that you can eat....my daughter Roxy created it over 12 years ago and she sells it all over the world.....her site is www.niftycandy.com hope everyone has a great weekend....david

**Ocean Lover** · 07-05-2008, 02:29 PM

I've tried Roxy candy and it's really good too.

DD · 07-05-2008, 03:20 PM

Very cool.

David.
My fave is buttered popcorn. I posted on another thread.

BB--I'm sooooo jealous of your special delivery! It sounds delish!!!

**foodie** · 07-09-2008, 12:01 PM

Candy! Joy!

**scooterbug44** · 07-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Every time I see one of the road signs I hunger for fudge!

Think I'll be seeing you guys regularly!

**C. Marie** · 07-10-2008, 07:36 PM

Thanks so much for all the great support and positive feed back everyone. I hope when you make it by the store you will let us know who you are.

Also, we have decided to start gift deliveries to the local area. We have had several inquires over the last week after one of our fellow so-waler's made the first request about delivering a gift to a friend on 30A when they were out of town. That was our first delivery. Thanks for the tip!

C. Marie

**Carol G** · 08-12-2008, 12:00 AM

Tonight I got to try the chocolate covered s'more, and all I can say is
Oh
My
God...

Anybody who loves chocolate and hasn't tried C. Marie's yet is really missing out... I know, they have all kinds of other candy there too, but really, once I open the door and smell the chocolate, I just block out the other stuff...