Candy History Archives - True Treats Candy

The Heart at the Heart of Valentine’s Day Candy

Yes, hearts are at the Heart of Valentine’s Day cards and candy. Charming, yes, but the origin of the heart is intriguing and well-deserving of its place in Valentine’s Day today.

New Years Eve is the Time for Almonds!

New Years is a time for almonds! And why?

The Chocolate Tasters Have Spoken!

And the winner is….Hostess Mints!

Retro Candy You May Have Missed

The universe of “retro” candy is a large one, spanning over 150+ years – Wax Lips (early 1900s), Good n’ Plenty (1893), NECCO Wafers (1847) and such sensations as Fruit Slice Gum (1960s) and Turkish Taffy (around 1931)… to name a few. But wedged into this clutter of wrappers, flavors and advertising stints are candies Read More

The Deep – and Not Dark – Backstory of Holiday Candy

One of the most beloved – and inexpensive – gifts during the holidays is Christmas candy. So, it’s ironic that the candy has little to do with Christmas, the birth of Jesus, or even the wintry season.

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 of Chocolate Covered Peppermint Candy” I revealed the ascent of the peppermint pattie from Henry C. Kessler’s first ever smooth-and-creamy filled York Peppermint Pattie to the Welsh-Brothers’ Junior Miss nine years later.

Cinnamon Tree

What is this gnarled tree? Today we know it well – we use its bark as a flavoring and garnish which we associate with love, comfort and fun.

The Popcorn Machine

In the news today, I read that federal agents were arresting Mexican immigrants in sanctuary cities. It reminded me of my own experience with Mexican immigrants about a year ago.

Charlie Chaplin and a Favorite Retro Candy

What is the connection between iconic silent screen actor Charlie Chaplin and a favorite retro candy? The year was 1925 and Charlie Chaplin was making a movie that would later be renowned as a silent movie classic.

Guess who invented Corn Syrup?

Ok – I don’t get why Americans hate corn syrup. It’s sugar.