The jelly bean's origin can be traced to Boston. (Andrea Shea/WBUR) On Easter, countless chocolate bunnies and bright yellow, marshmallow Peeps can be found nestled cozily in many a festive basket.

Or how many jelly beans it would take to make a portrait of, say, President Reagan (who... Taking a Journey to the Belly of the Jelly Bean / Get a taste of the sweet life in Fairfield ...