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Unfurling The History of Christmas Oysters with Susan Benjamin
When oysters were king on Christmas Listen to this segment from NPR affiliate WBUR below What’s the main attraction at...
The Ever-Mysterious Christmas Potato Candy
So, Here’s What We Know about Potato Candy It’s made from real potatoes. It doesn’t taste like potatoes. It tastes...
Circus Peanuts: Marshmallows, Marbits, and the Big Ring
(From Susan's upcoming book "Fun Foods of America" Summer, 2024) More than any other candy, Circus Peanuts are loved and...
The Creative Life of S'mores
Love S'mores? Then you'll really love creative ideas brought to you by The Girl Scouts of the 1940s and our...
The Story of Salt Water Taffy that Wasn't
(Adapted from: Susan's Book: "Sweet as Sin") Salt water taffy joined the ranks of caramel, toffee, and other American iconic...
Almonds - From Ancient to Retro. More than a Drupe.
From Susan's Books, Sweet as Sin (2016) and upcoming Fun Foods of America (Summer, 2024) The value of sweets is...
The Red Line Diner!
Susan and Nick Vanikiotis, one of the owners of the Red Line Diner! While stopping in Fish Kill New York...
Little Flower - All-in-All
I discovered this amazing segment from a six-line poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. 40 years ago - it stays with...
The Glamour of Valentine's Day
The Glamour of Valentine's Day Dress up and share the glamour of Valentine's Day with some of our most delectable...
Elder Select
About Elder Select For so many Americans, “old time candy” is fascinating. Orange, banana-flavored circus peanuts? Horehound candy?? Penny candy??...
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