History of the Soft Pecan Pralines
The praline was brought to New Orleans by nuns in the 1700s. The pecan was a natural fit, as it is a native North American nut although originally not strong enough for production. An enslaved nurseryman, Antoine, created a hybrid pecan tree that was strong enough for the rigors of agribusiness in the mid-1800s. For centuries, the praline was sold by Creole women on the streets and at fairs in New Orleans. These pralines are especially soft and creamy with plenty of nuts…reminding us that the praline, made of caramelized sugar, was the parent to the caramel. Comes with two in a bag and a tag with a picture of a New Orleans praline-seller, circa 1880s.
The pecan pies are delicious, if we do say so ourselves. Light, melt-in-your-mouth direct from a pecan plantation in Texas. The history is hard to say: most think it originated in Texas in the late 1800s, but pies were widely used in various forms for workers to eat at lunch. The praline originated in New Orleans based on the French praline in the 1700s, and the pecan is a native North American nut. An enslaved nurseryman, Antoine, created a hybrid pecan tree that was strong enough for the rigors of agribusiness in the mid-1800s and the rest is history. These pecans are bite-size, perfect after lunch, as a snack, or whenever else you want to indulge…but not over-indulge. Comes two to a bag with a collectable tag describing the history with an historic picture of the pecan tree.
Divinity came to the front of leisure candies in the early 1900s. The taste is rich and sweet – in essence, divine. And that is likely where the name comes from. Exactly where the sweet originates is anyone’s guess…likely from the south given the pecans that anoint the top. Regardless, it showed up in cookbooks in the North, as well, making it a classic American candy. 4 oz. Made by Dillon of Georgia.
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtles
Handmade pecan turtles from an original recipe. Rich milk chocolate with pecans and caramel – just like the ones you remember, only better.
These roasted and salted pecans have a smooth, delicious flavor with a dusting of salt. From a family-owned grove that started in Texas in 1888. 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.
Native pecans meet the spice trade in this deliciously sublime nut with a cinnamon-sugar dusting. Straight from the grove, circa 1888, still owned by the original family! 4-ounce heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.
Melt-in-your-mouth sweet and delicious, this treat comes fresh from a circa 1880s family-owned pecan grove in Texas. 4-oz heat-sealed bag with the history on the label. The praline encapsulates the history of North American foodways.
Halva originated somewhere between 3000 B.C.E. and the 12th century. The name derives from the Arabic “hulw” meaning “sweet.” Halva is made from the ancient crushed sesame “tahini.” Chocolate is an American flourish. Comes with 6 pieces in a recyclable bag.
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Mulling Spices – A 2nd Century Delight
Mulling spices, a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and allspice, first appeared as a flavoring for wine in 2nd century Ancient Rome. Mulled beverages became especially popular in the Middle Ages to help warm cold winter nights.
What About Wassail?
In Germany and England, a type of mulled beverage known as wassail became a staple of harvest drinking rituals and is still enjoyed around the world today during cold months and the winter holiday season, but it’s delicious year-round! Kit comes with a keepsake card with two recipes on the back.
