Necco Books
Recently, we had the opportunity to connect with a fantastic author and fellow candy collector--Darlene Lacey. Some of you may know her...
Confectioners' Journals
Thanks to the internet, we have an endless supply of resources to order from. At the click of a button you can have groceries, household...
Sweet electricity!
In 1882, the first electric sign was displayed at the International Electrical Exposition and the age of illuminated signs began....
The candy is still in there!
Over the years of collecting, we have been fortunate to find boxes or containers with the candy still in its original packaging. Most of...
Schimpff's Confectionery
When our candy collection started growing, we found out that there was a quaint little candy shop that also had a candy museum located in...
Shaping candy the old fashioned way
Prior to the turn of the 20th century, candy makers utilized machinery which required a little bit of "elbow grease" since they did not...
Interesting and unusual candy names
It wasn't uncommon back in the good old days for candy and confectioners to use interesting and unusual (and sometimes humorous) names to...
EGGcellent Easter Treats!
As a kid, who here didn't like waking up on Easter morning to find out what goodies the Easter Bunny left us in our Easter baskets? From...
A Candy Company That Has Stood the Test of Time
While doing a bit of research on the oldest candy companies in the United States, "Chase and Company", better known today as the "NECCO...
Early methods used in transporting candy
During the 1800's and early 1900's most candy products were only sold locally, due to the short shelf life and the lack of...
