Candy History Archives

True Treats Survey: The Most Controversial Candies

We, at True Treats, hear LOTS of comments about what people love and loathe about specific candies. We hear it...

Gift Giving – What do people really want?

Gift giving can be an angst-provoking event. So many decisions. So many choices. But what do people really want? Since...

Amazing Popcorn Recipes – Not What You Thought!

Amazing Popcorn Recipes – Not What You Thought! Popcorn is the second snack food in U.S. history (the first was...

The True Treats Experience

Welcome to the True Treats Experience! The club for discerning, curious and fun-loving folks who love history. BECOME PART OF...

Grapefruit Taster Results!

We gave our tasters a variety of things starting with grapefruit-ade, then we gave them some vanilla sugar, a pulled...

People, Raise Your Spoons: It’s Time to Bring the Grapefruit Back

People, Raise Your Spoons: It’s Time to Bring the Grapefruit Back Let’s talk about grapefruit. These days, who cares about...

Baby Grapefruit Picture Gallery

All About Wonderous Ice Cream Toppings

All About Wonderous Ice Cream Toppings Ice Cream is by far an all-American favorite – ever-present at birthday parties, summer...

The History of the Illustrious Buttercreams

Buttercreams are usually not first-in-mind for chocolate-lovers when deciding on just-the-right chocolatey snack. But, at one time, buttercreams and other...

The Heath Bar: America’s “Finest” Toffee

What is the Heath Bar? The heath bar is a deliciously thin, even candy bar, consisting of a thin layer...