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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...
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...
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