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How better to say “I love you” than with this collection of candy grandmothers have kept in their purses for generations. Many remember – or heard about – the Depression, the two World Wars, and other hard times when sugar was in short supply. When sugar came back, sugar-rich candy was a sign of affluence, certainty and the knowledge that everything was alright.
What’s In Grandma’s Purse?
This collection contains the hard candy favorites, enjoyed by Grandparents and handed to the children they loved best. Stored in kitchen cabinets and special tins, they were a mix of sour balls, clove balls, butterscotch drops, anise squares, cinnamon drops, Starlight mints… and more. Candies may vary based on availability. 6 ounces in a heat-sealed bag!
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Size: 6 ounces in a 4x6" bag
Corn Syrup, Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Salt, Red 40, White Mineral Oil, Yellow 5, Sunflower Lecithin, Yellow 6, Red 3, Blue 1.
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Grandmother’s Candy: A Sweet Taste of Love and Memories
There’s no sweeter way to say “I love you” than with the nostalgic treats grandmothers have kept in their purses for generations. These candies carry memories of hard times—like the Depression and World Wars—when sugar was scarce. When sugar returned, these sweets symbolized comfort, abundance, and the reassurance that everything was going to be alright.
The My Grandmother's Purse collection features timeless hard candy favorites: sour balls, clove balls, butterscotch drops, anise squares, cinnamon drops, Starlight mints, and more. Carefully stored in kitchen cabinets and special tins, these candies were lovingly handed to the children they cherished most. Each 6-ounce bag, heat-sealed for freshness, holds a taste of the past.
But what makes these simple sweets more than just candy?
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.
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