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"Brittle, Brittle, and More Brittle Plus Recipes (From Susan Benjamin’s – True Treats Candy"
The brittle originated when the ancients from China, the Mideast, Egypt, India, Greece, Rome, and elsewhere coated fruits, nuts, and...
"The Luscious Flavors of Old-Fashioned Creams – True Treats Candy"
Cream candies go back for centuries, when sugar was stirred and refined into a creamy paste. One great example –...
"Jelly Beans: The Candy That Won Over Generations – True Treats Candy"
Most people don’t consider the jelly bean an ancient candy and, indeed, they belong in a time period unto themselves....
"The Sweet Journey of Honey Bees: From Jamestown to Your Table – True Treats Candy"
The Honey Bee In North America From Susan Benjamin’s Book “Sweet as Sin” Perhaps one of the most surprising things...
"The Making of the Good & Plenty Jingle: A Lasting Legacy – True Treats Candy"
Good & Plenty is the nation’s oldest candy brand. The key to its survival comes down to two factors. First,...
"The Medicinal Uses of Horehound Through History – True Treats Candy"
What exactly is horehound? Most of us know about horehound – in name, if not in use. It’s made...
"Black Jack Candy: The Sticky, Sweet History of a Salem Favorite – True Treats Candy"
What about the Gibraltar? The Gibraltar, the nation’s first commercial candy, was made by Mary Spencer around 1800. By...
"The Golden Goodness of Butterscotch: More Than Just a Hard Candy – True Treats Candy"
What is Butterscotch? For years, people assumed butterscotch was from Scotland. Actually, the word “butterscotch” refers to the process of...
"A Chewy History: Beeman’s Gum and Its Secret Success – True Treats Candy"
The History of Beeman's Gum! Dr. Edward E. Beeman, an Ohio-based physician and researcher, created Beeman's famous chewing gum in...
"Lovers' Delight: A Tea Blend Infused with Ancient Aphrodisiacs – True Treats Candy"
More Aphrodisiacs! Giving a Gift? How About a Box of Aphrodisiacs? If you’re thinking of giving your sweetheart chocolates...
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