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Grenada - Alvin Heinz: Cacao Tea

Grenada - Alvin Heinz: Cacao Tea

Alvin Heinz spends much of his day in a tree outside the Radisson Hotel at the Grand Anse beach or...
Buy Gummy Cola, Harpers Ferry West Virginia, true treats historic candy,

New! Gummy Cola

A little known fact: the gummy candy started life as the Turkish Delight – a medicine used for sore throat...
The Story of Hate and Love

The Story of Hate and Love

Throughout my career as a candy researcher, I have encountered much love - candy that grandparents gave to grandchildren, parents...
Handmade Peppermint Patties

The Almost-Astonishing Story of Chocolate Covered Peppermint Candy

From Ice Cream Cones to a Retro Candy Favorite As you may remember, in my previous blog “The Almost-Astonishing Story...
Grenada- Carl David: The Cane and the Corn

Grenada- Carl David: The Cane and the Corn

“Without working, you cannot inherit your part in life.” Carl David is a taxi driver and our guide while researching...
Cinnamon Tree

Cinnamon Tree

What is this gnarled tree? Today we know it well – we use its bark as a flavoring and garnish...
History of True Treats Grandmother’s Purse Project

Grandma's Hard Candy: More than a Sweet Treat

Candy serves many purposes – a reward, pick-me-up, breath-freshener, and symbol such as the candy cane and Easter chocolate eggs....
Cacao tree with Vanilla Vine

The World's Sexiest Plant

What is this winding plant? Hint: It’s the sexiest plant around and the source of one of the most revered...

Chocolate in the Cards

Bridge was a popular card game in the early to mid-1900s: it was strategic and engaging, where partners played against...

The Chocolate Covered: Peace-Maker and Friend to All

I have found the answer as to why chocolate is so loved. It comes down to this: its versatility. In...
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