For as long as I can remember, my preparations for holiday baking have taken me to Economy Candy (economycandy.com – 108 Rivington Street, NYC 10002, 800-352-4544) where the bins are filled with the glazed, dried, and candied fruits and nuts that I will use in all manner of baked goods.  And, I have to admit, I’m also drawn by the stacks, bins, containers, and boxes of all measure of old-fashioned candies that were once the province of the penny candy store.  This trip I indulged in a Cherry Mash – a childhood favorite that certainly reflected my love of anything too-sweet as well as candy canes from Hammonds (hammondscandy.com); my favorite being the chocolate-filled peppermint cane and Christmas-festive peppermint ribbon candy.  If you live in New York City or are planning a trip here, put Economy on your must-visit list – it will take off as many years as needed to turn you into a 5 year old!