Panda Licorice

Most people either love the taste of black licorice or hate it. (In fact, perhaps that should be on the "pre-marriage getting-to-know-you questionnaire and checklist".) In any case, you don't have to wait for the black jelly beans of Easter -- instead, you can put a box of Panda Licorice soft chews in someone's stocking. You can buy it either online or at Whole Foods or other natural food stores. Panda's website explains that the company uses all natural ingredients, with no added colors, no added salt, no artificial flavors, and no preservatives. It's also 99% fat free (which doesn't equal calorie-free, remember!), is kosher certified, and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

In other words, it just about covers everyone -- as long as they like the taste of black licorice!

What: Panda Licorice
Where: drugstore.com, Whole Foods Market, or other natural food stores
How much (as of today's post): $2.99 for a 7 oz. box