Jelly Bellies are awesome! Amy and I prefer Starburst jelly beans ourselves but when I had the opportunity to cross state lines last Friday and tour their facility on the Cheese side of the Illinois Wisconsin border we went for it.
It was one of those tours where you were not allowed to take pictures. What did they think we were going to report their latest accomplishments to Slugworth?
Oh well, the tour was free, the kids enjoyed themselves, and of course there was the two words every jelly bean lover lives for: free samples.
I was able to take these pics after the tour . . .
Here are a few tidbits learned on the tour.
- Jelly Bellies were very popular with former President and California Governor Ronald Reagan. In fact, the blueberry jelly belly was created for Reagan's Inaugural in 1980 so they could make a special red, white and blue assortment. Reagans's favorite flavor was licorice.
- Jelly Bellies take almost a week to make.
- The current most popular flavor is Very Cherry a distinction formerly held by butter popcorn flavor ,which, by the way, my daughter Emma does not much care for.
Next Time: Washinton DC Trip Day 2
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