Foggy offers Compo a peppermint as an alternative to a cigarette, he says that you can't smoke a peppermint.
It was an early Foggy episode, possibly Mending Stuart's Leg or The Man from Oswestry
Beware of the Vanilla Slice, again unsure if it would be classed as a sweet or dessert. Hey, if it tastes good I am all for eating it whenever the fancy hits ya!
hmm, re-read the confectionery part in the first post and don't think either of my suggestions apply. Please disregard.