Creamy caramel wrapped around a traditional marshmallow, this delicious confection was first made in 1883 in Kentucky. A true an American original! The modjeska was originally called a “caramel biscuit” – so how’d it get the name modjeska?
Modjeska… What’s in a Name?
In the 1800s, renowned Polish actress Madame Helena Modjeska thrilled Kentucky audiences with her performance in the debut of Ibsen’s play, “The Doll’s House.” So impressed was a confectioner in the audience, he named his caramel biscuit the “Modjeska” in her honor. These are the caramels he made. 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.
From Our Friends!
“The marshmallow tempers the stickiness of the caramel, and the combo is delicious!” -Lucile
