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Charlottesville and Fredericksburg

In Virginia? Skip Trip Advisor and Head Here

Ready to sell tickets at the Rising Sun Tavern I’ve been traveling around the country quite a bit these days...
History of True Treats Grandmother’s Purse Project

True Treats Historic Candy® Announces Launch of the Grandmother’s Purse Project

Candy Store to Donate Percent of Profits to Four Different Charitable Segments - Welcomes Requests for Funding Harpers Ferry, WV...
History of Valentine’s Day: Why Hearts?

Valentine’s Day: Why Hearts?

So, it’s almost Valentine’s Day and you might be wondering how the ubiquitous hearts got their start. The shape actually...
The History of Chocolate Covered Peppermint Candy: From Ice Cream Cones to a Retro Candy Favorite

The Almost-Astonishing Story of Chocolate Covered Peppermint Candy: From Ice Cream Cones to a Retro Candy Favorite

I’ve been thinking about peppermint patties these days, although I’m not sure why. Maybe because peppermint and chocolate, individually or...
History of Chocolate Candy: An Aphrodisiac

Chocolate Candy: An Aphrodisiac – Is It or Isn’t It?

Is chocolate an aphrodisiac? The answer is yes. And no. And like so much about sex and lust, somewhere in-between....
History of Nutmeg: A Flavoring in Candy but an Aphrodisiac and So Much More

Nutmeg: Sure, A Flavoring in Candy but an Aphrodisiac and So Much More

If you’re searching for an effective yet tasty aphrodisiac look no further than your local grocery store. The solution comes...
History of Holiday Art Candy

Holiday Art Candy

You have to love art candy. It’s a standard in old time grandmothers’ candy bowls, pieces sometimes sticking together…not to...
History of Art Candy

Art Candy: From Candy Bowls to Christmas Candy

When I think of candy and the idea of giving, I think of the candy bowls grandmothers of a certain...
Sugar Plum? What Plum?

Sugar Plum? What Plum?

Of all the Christmas candy that everyone loves, the sugar plum resigns supreme in folk lure, song, and a general...
Cherry Cordials: A Chocolate Covered & Distilled Delight

Cherry Cordials: A Chocolate Covered & Distilled Delight

Creamy, Smooth, & Succulent. Words can't justify the flavors in this chocolatey treat. Available now in our online store. One...
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