Candy History Archives

You may love Necco Wafers (as I do) or not like them at all…depending on your taste and memory of...

Aunt Sammy: Shaping the Candies, Cakes & Wholesome Foods of Appalachia You likely know Uncle Sam but probably not Aunt...

What does Angelica plant taste like? We at True Treats had no idea. So, we did a taste test. Frankly,...

Licorice Root Tea – A Tea Lovers Primer Love tea? If you do, it’s an excellent background flavor to enhance...

3 Roots used in Appalachia Roots have been used in Appalachia and throughout North America for centuries. Newcomers blended well...

What does marshmallow root tea taste like? A sweet, woody flavor, the marshmallow root tea makes an interesting blend...

The History of Candy Cigarettes: Loved, Loathed, and Lots of Fun Americans have been enjoying candy cigarettes since...

The LA Guide to Candy for Grandmothers and Mothers Everywhere I just returned from a fabulous trip to Los Angeles...

Candy… It’s More Important Than You Think! To truly appreciate the importance – yes, importance – of candy, we have...

So, What Candies Do Mothers Really Want For Mother’s Day? A good question seeing that just about all of us...