In the "You Learn Something New Every Day" category

[feliciakw]

Edible ball bearings are not nonpareils; they are dragées. I call them "you know, those little silver balls." Or sometimes "those little things that look like BBs" or "those little ball bearings." Apparently, they have been removed from the shelves in the US because silver is toxic. Or something like that. Also, apparently they used to have mercury in the coating, but I've yet to substantiate this (though it wouldn't surprise me in the least). All I know is that I can't find them in town.

We discovered this when Geo tried to get some to put on my cake, but he couldn't find any. George is such a sweetie.