Taffy Treasure Capsule
Taffy Treasure Capsule
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Who doesn’t love taffy? Taffy is so associated the sea – think “Salt Water Taffy” - we think of good time at the beach every time we eat it…even if we never left the Midwest! Each piece is soft and sweet, with a variety of flavors from fruity to minty. The colors are light, bright and festive accentuating taffy’s reputation as bringing pure happiness and fun. But why stop at one kind of taffy? In our Taffy Treasures Collection we added a variety of tastes and styles – think Now and Later, Saltwater Taffy, and Handmade Molasses Pulls. We even added one of taffy’s cousins to shake things up a bit: toffee! As each piece is wrapped and ready to eat, you can enjoy one when you’re in the mood or fill up a bowl and share. Comes in a reclosable and reusable capsule.
Contents depend on availability, of course, but is always fun and good!
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Historical Insights
Historical Insights
Taffy has been around for centuries in various iterations. The taffy we love today was first pulled by enslaved workers, using molasses, the remains of sugar cane production. As molasses was bitter, they likely added sweeteners and even spices to improve the flavor. By the late 1800s, taffy was made at home or enjoyed at “pull parties” of the well-to-do. There guests – often children – dressed in their best whites and pulled the taffy, sometimes across the room! Other versions of taffy sprung up over the years – inexpensive and enjoyed by grown-ups and kids like. You know the names! Now and Laters. Taffy Chews. And the most popular of all: salt water taffy, first sold in Atlantic City in the 1880s. But the makers of salt water taffy had a little secret. See what Susan said in her award-winning book “Sweet as Sin.”
It's no surprise that originated by the seashore... why else call it “salt water taffy?” But here’s the secret! Salt water taffy never actually contained salt. Hee’s what happened: Boardwalks were built a lot closer to the ocean than they are today and the shops would frequently flooded. The story goes that a little girl poked her head in a candy shop after a flood and asked for taffy. The shopkeeper replied they only had "saltwater taffy" and the name stuck!
Have questions about taffy? We have answers.
So, what distinguishes “taffy” from saltwater taffy?
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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.
