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These peanut butter cups are like no other – they’re handmade, using an original recipe from a third-generation confectioner and his family. From the moment the chocolate is melted down to the final stages of cooling, the result is pure milk chocolate, none the waxy flavor and texture of commercial manufacturers. The peanut butter at its center is hand-stirred for a smooth, sink- your-teeth-in texture. Together the peanut butter and chocolate complement each other perfectly. The salty peanut butter balances the sweetness of the chocolate. The creamy peanut butter texture balances the protective shell of the chocolate. A peanut butter cup even Harry Reese, of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup fame, would envy. Comes with two cups and a keepsake tag telling the story of the candy on one side with a period image on the other.
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Before Reese’s: The True History of Peanut Butter Cups
The story goes that in 1928 Harry Reese invented the peanut butter cup. Actually, peanut butter filled chocolates were widely enjoyed for well over a decade before then. And why not? Peanut butter was the ideal companion to chocolate – it was salty, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate. Its creamy texture balanced the rigidity of the chocolate. And, above all, it was relatively inexpensive. In fact, in the 1920s, an array of chocolates were sold for two reasons. One is obvious. They were delicious, affordable, and small enough to accommodate every venue whether streetside vendors, pharmacies, or upscale department stores. The other was Prohibition. With alcohol being illegal, restaurant owners needed to mitigate their losses in sales of after dinner (not to mention before and during dinner) drinks. So, they sold chocolates. Fat cats in big companies may have slipped an illegal pint of whiskey in their desk drawers for a nip or two or three during the day. But they offered boxed chocolates to business associates at meetings. The chocolate world was spinning and glorious. And peanut butter-filled chocolates had a place in the center.
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.
Richer more flavorful versions of the Reese's I grew up with
We received these as part of the chocolate walk box. I have been a peanut butter and chocolate addict since early childhood with peanut butter cups and Reese's sundaes at Friendly's ice cream restaurants. These gave me all the chocolate and peanut butter flavor I've always loved with an added layer of complexity and richness that made them a real treat. Definitely a great choice for the chocolate and peanut butter lover in your life.
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