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Coconut Marshmallows

The softest, sweetest marshmallows you could hope to find. It’s amazing to think the marshmallow began as a plant that grew in marshes (which still makes a pretty good tea, especially when hot). In the 1800s the plant was out and the newly invented instant gelatin was in. Marshmallows came and went, this one is a keeper, made in small batches in a small woman-owned business in Massachusetts. Comes in a heat-sealed bag with six, large marshmallows.

Vanilla Marshmallows

The softest, sweetest marshmallows you could hope to find. It’s amazing to think the marshmallow began as a plant that grew in marshes. In the 1800s the plant was out and the newly invented instant gelatin was in. Marshmallows came and went, this one is a keeper, made in small batches in a small woman-owned business in Massachusetts. Comes in a heat-sealed bag with 10 marshmallows.

July 4th: Marshmallows, Patriots and Our First Founders

Posted on by Alvino Sandoval

July 4th is fast approaching and we Americans toast marshmallows, set off fireworks, and have an overall great time honoring…

Where Have All the Halloween Marshmallows Gone?

Posted on by Alvino Sandoval

Where Have All the Halloween Marshmallows Gone? Today, when you look at kids’ Halloween Bags you see individual serving size…

Milk Duds

Old Time Caramel – A Truly American Treat!

Caramel was invented in the 1850s, a true American original based on the process of caramelizing sugar. Delicious All-American Caramel was born! Soon, people added caramel to everything from chocolates to caramel covered marshmallows – AKA the caramel biscuit or “modjeska.” 

Caramel in the 1900s and Beyond

In the early 1900s, caramel found its way into a new treat called the candy bar. The 1920s and 30s saw Sugar Daddy, Sugar Babies, caramel creams, and of course, Milk Duds explode on the market. America was hooked on caramel! Today, caramel is still one of the nation’s favorite retro candies. 

So Why Are Milk Duds Called “Duds”?

The candy makers originally set out to create smooth, spherical caramel candies coated in chocolate. Instead, they wound up with lumpy shapes and declared the milk chocolate coated candies “duds.” But they certainly weren’t a dud – they were a hit! Price per box.

Chocolate Covered Almonds

Chocolate Lovers, Rejoice!

Enjoy the ultimate in finger foods, satisfyingly sweet. At the turn of the century, machinery enabled candy-makers to quickly and inexpensively coat just about anything with sugar and chocolate, chocolate covered peanuts, almonds, raisins, caramels, marshmallows, and other tasty treats became all the rage. In fact, chocolate covered fruit and nuts were so popular, folks at home sent boxes along to the WWI soldiers.

What is Bridge Mix, Anyway?

Chocolate covered nuts were a popular theater snack as well as a hit with card players. Bridge players in the 1920s – 1950s sat around tables for entire evenings, obsessed with their favorite game. Put down their cards to eat? Forget it! That’s where bridge mix was handy – pieces so small they could snack with one hand and hold their cards with the other. Comes in a 4 oz heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.

Chocolate Covered Raisins

Chocolate Lovers, Rejoice!

Enjoy the ultimate in finger foods, satisfyingly sweet. At the turn of the century, machinery enabled candy-makers to quickly and inexpensively coat just about anything with sugar and chocolate, chocolate covered peanuts, almonds, raisins, caramels, marshmallows, and other tasty treats became all the rage. In fact, chocolate covered fruit and nuts were so popular, folks at home sent boxes along to the WWI soldiers.

What is Bridge Mix, Anyway?

Chocolate covered raisins were a popular theater snack as well as a hit with card players. Bridge players in the 1920s – 1950s sat around tables for entire evenings, obsessed with their favorite game. Put down their cards to eat? Forget it! That’s where bridge mix was handy – pieces so small they could snack with one hand and hold their cards with the other. Comes in a 4 oz heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.

 

Chocolate Covered Peanuts

Chocolate Lovers, Rejoice!

Enjoy the ultimate in finger foods, satisfyingly sweet. At the turn of the century, machinery enabled candy-makers to quickly and inexpensively coat just about anything with sugar and chocolate, chocolate covered peanuts, almonds, raisins, caramels, marshmallows, and other tasty treats became all the rage. In fact, chocolate covered fruit and nuts were so popular, folks at home sent boxes along to the WWI soldiers.

What is Bridge Mix, Anyway?

Chocolate covered nuts were a popular theater snack as well as a hit with card players. Bridge players in the 1920s – 1950s sat around tables for entire evenings, obsessed with their favorite game. Put down their cards to eat? Forget it! That’s where bridge mix was handy – pieces so small they could snack with one hand and hold their cards with the other. Comes in a 4 oz heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.

Chocolate Covered Peanuts… 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 Covered Peanuts is no exception. True Treats products are sold in museum gift stores across the county. Enjoyed in homes everywhere!

1800s Timeline Box with Card

From Medicines to Treats

The 1800s were a time of tremendous change. The rise of industry. The start of candy as we know it. Many sweets began as medicine, such as licorice root which people chewed to clean their teeth. Later licorice was enjoyed as candy. Horehound and rock candy were first used for upset stomachs and sore throats.

Saloons, Soldiers… and Jelly Beans?

Rock candy was also the main ingredient in a popular saloon drink, the Rock n’ Rye. Turkish Delight, a medicine for sore throat first sold in 9th century Arabic apothecaries, became the jelly bean in Boston and was sent to Civil War solders. NECCO Wafers were made in an 1847 apothecary and became one of the first penny candies.

Fun Foods & The Rise of Industry

Some candies, such as buttermints, were just for fun. After the Civil War, industry made new candies possible – like caramel, an American original. Marshmallows were all the rage thanks to new instant gelatin. Salt water taffy, the venerable favorite, was first made by the seashore in the late 1880s – but never actually contained salt!

The Nation’s Oldest Candy Brand…

The rise of industry also meant the rise of candy brands – many of which we still know today! Good & Plenty, the nation’s oldest candy brand, debuted in 1893. Tootsie Rolls, first made in 1896, were named for the creator’s daughter “Tootsie.” The first “kiss” candy, chocolate Wilbur Buds, became popular in the late 1800s. Their more famous rival, the Hershey Kiss, was actually a knock off version of the delicious original – the Wilbur Bud.