As temperatures heat up around the country, folks everywhere are jumping into their favorite warm-weather pursuits. Swimming, hiking, or playing at your local park with loved ones can be the best way to spend a balmy afternoon, and bringing the… Read More
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Salt Water Taffy: How a Summertime Classic is Made
Although the official first day of summer is over a month away, folks across America are enjoying more and more days of warm weather. Few things say “summertime” quite like salt water taffy. Each bite combines whimsical colors, bold flavors,… Read More
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Gourmet Candy Gift Guide: Picking the Perfect Sweet Treat for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is nearly here, whether you remembered or not! Sunday, May 8th is a day for moms, grandmothers, and all kinds of maternal figures to enjoy their day in the sun. If you’re still on the fence about how… Read More
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Why Jelly Beans Make Great Easter Egg Treats
If you celebrate Easter with kids in your family, jelly beans can be a crucial holiday component. While many people give each other boxes of chocolates, or chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans can be an equally appropriate and fun… Read More
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The History of the Chocolate Easter Egg
Easter is a joyous day that’s celebrated with many egg-themed festivities, including Easter chocolates. Whether you crave a cream egg or find peanut butter filled eggs to be the perfect treat, we have a selection of chocolate Easter eggs to… Read More
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What is Marzipan, Anyway?
If you’d like to broaden your taste palette, you should know that Wockenfuss offers assorted fruit-shaped and pistachio marzipan dark chocolate as two of our many candy specialties. The history of chocolate bars and treats is always an interesting topic,… Read More
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The Origins of Malted Milk Balls
Malted milk balls are a classic chocolatey favorite. In 1887, William Horlick, a food manufacturer from England, settled in Racine, Wisconsin, and experimented with producing dried milk products. Thus, Horlick created malted milk powder. At the time, he wanted to… Read More
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The Surprising History of Jordan Almonds
Whether you know them as that ever-present wedding favor or as a pastel treat in your grandmother’s candy dish, Jordan almonds have been with us for quite some time. They’re crunchy, elegant, candied almonds that can be surprisingly enticing. If… Read More
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What Makes Caramel Unique?
Caramel is a rich, sweet confection that’s eminently craveable. At Wockenfuss Candies, we offer many caramel specialties, from carmallows (individually wrapped caramel-covered marshmallows) to caramel apples and bite-sized truffles. Today we’ll share why this decadent dessert is unique.