Love 'em or hate 'em!

Gummy worms fall in one of two categories...love 'em or hate 'em! Kids love 'em for sure, so does that mean the adults hate 'em? For some, yes; for others, definitely no! They are sweet, they are chewy, but they notoriously stick to your teeth! A bigger question might be "What makes sugar, gelatin and flavorful 'worms' so irresistible, especially for kids?" The truth is...

Gummy candy superstar Trolli was the first to develop the gummy worm, which happened in the early 1980s. Trolli’s idea was built on traditional American marketing values: making something gross enough looking to shock parents and simultaneously attract children. [Source: Huffington Post]

July 15 is...

National Gummy Worm Day

 Gummy Worms: What Are They Made Of, Anyway?

It's scientific, you know!

Worms love dirt! So, what is the best place for Gummy Worms?

DIRT CAKE!

Recipe

Dirt and Worm Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These are simply a couple of many, many, many worms and dirt desserts on Pinterest! Whether you are in the love 'em or hate 'em category, make this day a fun day! Gummy worms are not just for snacking!

*Make a batch of cupcakes, decorate with the gummies.
*Fill a glass container with the little wormies for decoration.
*Dip the tips in chocolate & garnish a salad or sandwich.
*Hang on the rim of a cocktail glass!
*Make your own gummy trail mix

In which category do you fall...love 'em or hate 'em?

yum, yum, yum . . . yummy! (maybe)