Chocolate Covered Ginger
Chocolate Covered Ginger
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Chocolate Covered Ginger is the perfect combination- and a favorite since the 1800s. There’s the soft, creamy texture and reassuring flavor of chocolate, hand-made using a family recipe passed down by the patriarch who apprenticed with the 19th century greats! Then there’s the ginger beneath: spicey and spirited with its compliant texture and pronounced finish. Both chocolate and ginger have been admired through history for their health and medicinal values – together the give a whole new reason to enjoy them both! Comes with the history on the label and period illustration, for a true taste of the times!
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Ginger: From Ancient Remedy to Sweet Glacé Treat
Ginger, like chocolate, has long been valued as a medicine, a healthy food, an aphrodisiac, and a necessity. While chocolate originated in Mesoamerica, ginger originated in North America and, more widely, in Southeast Asia. Unlike most other edible plants, ginger has had a varied and remarkable existence. Pirates and British sailors brought ginger aboard for sea sickness; traders carried ginger onboard to use for seasickness; ginger tea was a presence in fashionable tea gatherings; and ground, powdered and otherwise prepared as a staple in apothecaries all around the world. As a candy, is typically crystalized or candied into what is commonly called a “glace.” For more on the wonders of glacé fruits
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
