A rich, chocolate truffle with luscious coconut filling. Originally made by the French in the mid-1800s, truffles were considered the most alluring and beautiful chocolates. By the late-1800s, they became the ultimate sign of courtship and unbridled love. The styles have changed and the filling has ventured away from the traditional ganache, but no one is complaining. These truffles come in a bag of three with a keepsake tag containing the truffle’s story on the back. Impossible to resist.
Seriously – what could be better for the chocolate lover – kid’s size, grown-up size, something for everyone PLUS a card telling the story of chocolate AND the gift card of your choice. But what can you expect from the chocolate timeline gift box? Chocolate through chocolate history from cacao nibs, straight from the tree, to the ever-growing assortment of the 1800s – from nonpareils to chocolate covered fruit and nuts, and candy bars – many made with the ORIGINAL recipes.
Chocolate Gift Box… brought to you by the nation’s ONLY researched-based historic candy company. Our founder, Susan Benjamin, is author of numerous articles, even a book on the subject (her tenth) on Smithsonian’s Best Books About Food. Everything you get from True Treats is the best possible, most delicious version of her scholarly research – and Chocolate Gift Box is no exception. True Treats products are sold in museum gift stores across the county. Enjoyed in homes everywhere!
Seriously – what could be better for the chocolate lover – kid’s size, grown-up size, something for everyone PLUS a card telling the story of chocolate AND the gift card of your choice. But what can you expect from the chocolate timeline gift box? Chocolate through chocolate history from cacao nibs, straight from the tree, to the ever-growing assortment of the 1800s – from nonpareils to chocolate covered fruit and nuts, and candy bars – many made with the ORIGINAL recipes.
Chocolate Gift Box… brought to you by the nation’s ONLY researched-based historic candy company. Our founder, Susan Benjamin, is author of numerous articles, even a book on the subject (her tenth) on Smithsonian’s Best Books About Food. Everything you get from True Treats is the best possible, most delicious version of her scholarly research – and Chocolate Gift Box is no exception. True Treats products are sold in museum gift stores across the county. Enjoyed in homes everywhere!
Seriously – what could be better for the chocolate lover – kid’s size, grown-up size, something for everyone PLUS a card telling the story of chocolate AND the gift card of your choice. But what can you expect from the chocolate timeline gift box? Chocolate through chocolate history from cacao nibs, straight from the tree, to the ever-growing assortment of the 1800s – from nonpareils to chocolate covered fruit and nuts, and candy bars – many made with the ORIGINAL recipes.
Chocolate Gift Box… brought to you by the nation’s ONLY researched-based historic candy company. Our founder, Susan Benjamin, is author of numerous articles, even a book on the subject (her tenth) on Smithsonian’s Best Books About Food. Everything you get from True Treats is the best possible, most delicious version of her scholarly research – and Chocolate Gift Box is no exception. True Treats products are sold in museum gift stores across the county. Enjoyed in homes everywhere!
A Taste of Candy History from Colonial to Retro
Follow the timeline through three centuries of exploration, war, settlement, enslavement and freedom. The rise of industry to the technology boom. And sugar played a central role in the lives of everyone who lived it, every step of the way. Experience the crunchy, sweet, savory, boozy, and botanical flavors of the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s with this authentic curated collection. Contains 36 samples – three from each time period – PLUS a keepsake card with an authentic period illustration on the front and the story on the back.
Delicious Since 1917 – The Moon Pie
Dating back to 1917, it was a food especially created when a Kentucky coal miner asked a traveling salesman named Earl Mitchell, for a snack “as big as the moon.” Soon after, the gentleman brought back the Moon Pie and hardworking coal miners loved it because it was delicious, filling, and it fit perfectly in their lunch pails.
Moon Pies… An Appalachian Favorite!
A delightful Appalachian favorite alongside other yummy treats like Corn Flake Candy and Potato Candy. Nowadays, Moon Pies are still enjoyed everywhere and sometimes paired with an RC Cola! Sold individually.
From Kentucky, a mingling of whiskey and mint flavors enrobed with rich, dark chocolate that recall the “mint julep” drink and others of its type: bourbon balls, rum cordials, bourbon caramels, Irish Cream cordials and many more. During Prohibition, restaurant owners compensated for revenues they lost because of the ban on alcohol by selling after-dinner candy. Many were flavored like alcohol or named for a specific drink. Regardless, the candy/alcohol link has been unbroken for decades. Contains six candies in an elegant truffle box with the story on a keepsake tag. Sending a gift? Let us know, and we’ll send a gift card from you. Want to send six candies of any type? We’ll send it in a gold box with a ribbon and card, no charge.
The story of the pretzel is all about love… who knew? First made in the 600s by Italian monks possibly as a food for Lent, pretzels soon came to signify two arms crossed in the bonds of matrimony – hence, some believe, the phrase “tying the knot.” Our chocolate covered pretzels are the perfect marriage of the 7th century pretzel enrobed in 19th century chocolate then lovingly covered in fun, colorful sprinkles. 3 pc – Comes with a label with an historic image on the front and the story on the back!
Twinkies… Everyone’s Favorite Snack!
The infamous snack treat was likely invented in NYC in 1849 but took off in 1930 in Illinois, with banana cream filling. And the name? It was inspired by a billboard advertisement for “Twinkle Toe Shoes” the sweet’s creator saw in St. Louis. The Twinkie’s roots go back to the 1700s sponge cake. The vanilla cream appeared during WWII as bananas were rationed.
Do Twinkies Really Last Forever?!
Despite the persistent rumors about Twinkies remaining fresh for decades, they actually had a very short shelf life! Originally only good for about a week, after disappearing briefly from the market they made a return with an extended shelf life of about 45 days. Ours are dipped in handmade milk chocolate. Sold individually.
Rice Krispies would not exist were it not for the company’s mascots – Snap, Crackle and Pop! Made by illustrator Vernon Grant, starting with Snap, in 1933, and followed by Crackle and Pop, in 1939, the gnomes created a marketing wave that would not stop… Even the Rolling Stones recorded an advertisement in 1963! Anyway, in 1939 Mildred Day, a leader in the Campfire Girls and an employee in Kellogg Home Economics Department, developed the idea of creating Marshmallow Rice Krispies Squares. The concept was based on a 1916 recipe for “Puffed Rice Brittle.” During that time, Campfire girls were also selling “Campfire Marshmallows” and the fit worked.
A few years later, Kellogg’s put the recipe on the back of the cereal box, trademarked the name and it became the go-to for parties and other fun events. Jump ahead about 50 years and the treats became pre-made, sold at supermarkets and everywhere else…under the original and new names. Our marshmallow treats are hand-dipped with chocolate using a turn-of-century recipe. Delicious. Try ours this Easter…chocolate covered. How could you go wrong. Comes packaged as shown with story on the label. Includes a True Treats Easter card!
Watch Candy Historian Susan Benjamin talk bout Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats
A rich, chocolate truffle with milk chocolate mousse. Originally made by the French in the mid-1800s, truffles were considered the most alluring and beautiful chocolates. By the late-1800s, they became the ultimate sign of courtship and unbridled love. The styles have changed, and the filling has ventured away from the traditional ganache, but no one is complaining. These truffles come in a bag of three with a keepsake tag containing the truffle’s story on the back. Impossible to resist.
A perfect union of the strawberry, grown widely around the world, and chocolate, a Mesoamerican gift of the gods. Brought together in this turn-of-century candy, when chocolate-makers dipped fruits, nuts and assorted others in chocolate. Made with a traditional turn-of-century recipe in a small, family-owned store. Among the best the ages offer. Between 6-8 candies in a truffle box with a tag.
