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Episode: Snack Society Snack Files - The Surprising History of Hard Candy in America
Description: Send us Fan MailEpisode 139Have you ever unwrapped a piece of hard candy and suddenly felt eight years old again?In this week’s Snack Society: Snack Files episode, we’re diving into the surprisingly deep history of hard candy, from early American port cities to mid-century candy dishes and the iconic sweets that quietly shaped our memories.In this episode, we explore:Gibraltar candy and early American sugar craftRock candy as both a science experiment and a Victorian spectacleThe rise of the mid-century candy bowl eraThe myst...