1800s Time Capsule and Private Letter from Terri the Time Traveler

The birth of Industry! Of Marketing! And the sweets we love today! This easy-to-open/easy-to-close time capsule contains a letter from the time traveler, taking you on an exciting (and educational!) tasting journey. What you’ll find:

-         ---Period sweets and treats from crunchy “burnt” cinnamon almonds to authentic Turkish delight. Always an adventure.

-         --- A letter from your guide, Terri the Time Traveler, describing the stories of each selection, fascinating to kids and grown-ups. Did you know: NECCO wafers were an early candy, first made in 1847 as a lozenge by a Boston pharmacist?

-          ---A copy of an actual ticket for the renowned Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, where numerous new sweets and treats made their debut and Hershey got his start in chocolate.

Content is based on the research of True Treats’ founder Susan Benjamin, for an authentic taste of the past.