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The Taming of the Peppermint Plant

The Taming of the Peppermint Plant

I recently got a call from a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, asking about the background of peppermint in...
July 4th: Let’s Celebrate our Nation’s Founder

July 4th: Marshmallows, Patriots and Our First Founders

July 4th is fast approaching and we Americans toast marshmallows, set off fireworks, and have an overall great time honoring...
July 4th: Let’s Celebrate our Nation’s Founder

July 4th: Let’s Celebrate our Nation’s Founders…All of Them

Cane sugar was one of the main reasons for enslavement in the U.S. The cane sugar plantations were infamous: the...
Father’s Day: Expression of Love or a Commercial Trap? Why Worry?

Father’s Day: Expression of Love or a Commercial Trap? Why Worry?

If you’re torn about Father’s Day – wanting to show Dad love but avoid a commercial trap – take heart....
2017 Sweets and Snacks Expo

Something’s Old is Entirely New at Chicago’s Sweets and Snacks Expo

Regal Crowns, Turkish Taffy, and Classic Tootsie Rolls What’s new in the candy universe? I decided to find out at...
Handmade Potato Candy

Potato Candy

The potato candy is quickly rising to the best seller list at the shop. Our customers have two reactions to...
Licorice Lovers Candy Collection

What Dad Really Wants? He-Man Sweets

What better Father’s Day gift for Dad than true he-man candy. The he-man candy is even suitable for men in...
Buy Traditional Cinnamon Hot Tamales, Harpers Ferry West Virginia, true treats historic candy,

Robert Johnson and the Hot Tamale Connection

Robert Johnson and the Hot Tamale Connection The history of the blues, Robert Johnson, and the tamale are fascinating and...
Chocolate Balls Are In and They're Amazing!

Chocolate Balls Are In and They're Amazing!

So excited! We just received our first batch of cacao balls from Grenada – used to make chocolate tea…a true...
Grenada - Ian Roberts: Mangoes of the Island

Grenada - Ian Roberts: Mangos of the Island

Ian Roberts is a craftsman who sells bracelets and other trinkets from a stall at the beach. He uses black...
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