Alexandra V.
Yelp
After having recently discovered Kegg's Candies in Houston http://www.yelp.com/biz/keggs-candies-houston-2#hrid:8J_bi9wrO_LilcIQ9ety2w , I was totally psyched to come across Lammes Candies. Lammes is twice as old as Kegg's Candies.
As I read the history, I learned that the founder lost the business in a game of poker. Someone was really bluffing when they offered that in the money pot. Fortunately, the family regained ownership of the business, his son purchased the business from the new owner for $800 bucks. More about Lammes Candies https://lammes.com/about_lammes.php
A ginormous red and white candy cane fit for a 30 foot Christmas tree, stood at an angle against the store front. I could tell at a quick glance that the color scheme inside must be red and white just like Kegg's Candies.
A few snaps of the camera, I was eagerly grabbing the door to enter to a world of sweets. Counter after counter contained neat rows of assorted chocolates. I decided to conduct a little experiment to compare the flavors of Lammes Candies to Kegg's Candies.
The friendly hostess was kind enough to let me charge my camera battery in an electrical outlet while I gazed at the merchandise.
The wall on left featured small stuffed animals, like beany babies. The rows featured prepackaged chocolates. Behind the counter, a large section of gifts featuring Long Horns colors and symbols, given its proximity to U of Texas it doesn't surprise me in hindsight.
I had a positive surprise after the hostess rang up my order. My total was less than $4.00. I was expecting to pay twice that. I have been to so many chocolatiers in the Houston area. It's so easy to pay $2 per truffle.
The Taste Test Results: How did it stack up against Kegg's Candies?
1. Orange, it was subtle flavor with pale orange creamy interior
2. Amaretto, barely noticable flavor yet very decadent treat.
3. Cherry, I tried Strawberry in its place, fushia color medium flavor
I tried another one for fun. The chewy sweet coconut center of the coconut chocolate reminded me of an Almond Joy. And I like almond joy, so this treat was nice.
Though the flavor of Lammes Candies chocolates were less intense in flavor than Kegg's Candies, I still loved the place, the candies, and the history. There are so many things I didn't try, that I will have to stop by another time for some more.