Whether you’re stocking up on sweet treats before all the little neighborhood goblins come knocking at the door or decorating a Día de los Muertos altar in honor of the dearly departed, some locally owned Austin store has everything you could possibly need. Of course, there are still plenty of bags of name-brand candy in stock at the grocery store, but why not go with some really distinctive goodies and be the house that everyone remembers fondly all year long? For instance, at Lammes (various locations, www.lammes.com) the selection of individually wrapped candy sticks, sour balls, taffies, peppermints, and signature chewy pralines is bound to satisfy any sweet tooth. Lammes also uses its finest-quality milk chocolate to create a festive assortment of solid pumpkins, coins, ghosts, goblins, and lollipops, each wrapped in bright, holiday-themed foil wrappers. Contributing Food writers Barbara Chisholm, Mick Vann, and Kate Thornberry have been busy shopping for the season, and they’ve got some great suggestions, as well.
This article appears in John McCain.