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Mish-Mash Retro Surprises

Mish-Mash Retro Surprises

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Retro Surprises, Retro Fun! Enjoy Retro candy surprises in our special “retro” sensation, Mish-Mash. This assortment contains the best of retro candy, made and sold for one purpose: to make people HAPPY! For young folks, classics such as Mary Janes, Bit-O-Honey, filled strawberry candies, and butterscotch drops ae new, but for parents and grandparents they’re filled with memories. Others, such as ZotZ, with its fun and fizzy filling, are known to all! Each Mish-Mash bag differs slightly enhancing the Retro fun.

Did you know #1: Most "retro" candy was invented from the 1880s to the 1930s, with a handful of newcomers later on. 

Did you know #2: Today’s candy originated in apothecaries and started as medicines? Apothecaries, later called drug stores, never stopped carrying candy, which is why we see them in drug stores, large and small, today.

 

 

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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.