Fun, Fabulous Retro Candies!
Enjoy the 20th century’s finest with this gift box brimming with vintage candies! The early 1900s brought candy cigarettes, wax lips, and Jawbreakers – a descendent of the sugar plum candies of the 1600s! Classic caramels followed, like Goetze’s Caramel Creams (still family owned), the Sugar Daddy – whose original name was the Papa Sucker! Who knew?
The 1920s also saw an explosion of old time toffee candies like the classic Bit O’Honey.
Wait, Pixy Stix Started Out As… What?!
Believe it or not, this beloved retro candy started out as a drink mix! In the 1940s, the classic Pixy Stix hit the market. Parents wrote to the company so frequently saying the candy was too messy and their kids were covered in sugar that 20 years later, a compressed version of Pixy Stix, the SweeTart, appeared! Who knew?
explosive Pop Rocks, (Created in ‘57 ); Licorice Laces (1925) featured in Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” ; Rock Candy (1600s), used as a candy & medicine, exploded with color in the 20th century; Jolly Ranchers (Colorado, 1949); Dubble Bubble (1928), first bubble gum ever; Satellite Wafers (1950’s), circa the UFO craze; Hot Tamales (1950s);
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.
Last week, we asked our Facebook friends about the candies their grandmothers kept in their purses. The response was amazing!…
What better gift than office candies – favorites going back in time, many over 100 years. Our Soft & Chewy collection contains caramels, taffy, toffee and more! Whoever receives the gift does not need to know some go back 100-plus years. Or that most started by small, boot-strapping entrepreneurs? Or even that many of the office candies actually started as medicines! All they REALLY NEED TO KNOW – is that the Office Candy selections taste great and that your gift is true.
OF COURSE – you can always send our Office Candy to YOU!
Comes in an 8-ounce stay-fresh jar, individually wrapped and ready-to-go!
Celebrate the Administration Professional in your life. Whether called secretary, administrative assistant, or administrative professional that person was a powerhouse, ensure that office systems flowed smoothly and that everyone was able to work their best. And, of course, was the keeper of the candy – available to all as a respite, a pick-me-up and a chance to enjoy. These are some of the chocolates they provided – and still do today!
What better gift than office candies – favorites going back in time, many over 100 years. Whoever receives the gift does not need to know some go back 100-plus years. Or that most started by small, boot-strapping entrepreneurs? Or even that many of the office candies actually started as medicines! All they REALLY NEED TO KNOW – is that the Office Candy selections taste great and that your gift is true.
OF COURSE – you can always send our Office Candy Set to YOU!
What’s inside? Three 8-ounce jars – Classics, such as strawberry-filled candies and sour balls; Chocolate Break – from old time candy bars to peanut butter cups; and Soft & Chewy, such as caramels, Tootsie Rolls, and toffee. Comes with the thank-you card of your choice.
What is Penny Candy?
A fun and festive collection of penny candies, from the familiar, such as Circus Peanuts (1880s) to pulled creams (1840s) and plenty more from your childhood! Even better, our keepsake card has the story of the candies on one side and an historic image on the other. History never tasted so sweet!
What is Penny Candy?
Penny Candy came to life in the mid-1800s and has been around ever since. For decades, and generations, these sweets were favorites of kids sold for a penny a piece, sometimes less. Our penny candy collection contains a variety of different treats commonly sold as penny candy – from the 1800s through the 1950s!
TT President Susan Benjamin Talks About Penny Candy with Our Own Maryann Fisher
Is There Really Salt in Saltwater Taffy?
It’s no surprise that saltwater taffy originated by the seashore… but did you know it never contained salt? Our saltwater taffy contains the same style, flavors and consistency of the old-time favorites enjoyed during summer vacation no matter where you were. A variety of flavors, some modern and some traditional! Comes in a recyclable 6-ounce bag with the history on the label.
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Butter Crunch descended from two important candies: the toffee, which likely originated in the mid-1800s and the brittle—one of the oldest candies in written history. The Butter Crunch is a turn-of-century sweet, available at boardwalks and other fun spots around the country. Comes in a 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.
