- The History of Salt Water Taffy
Most food historians believe salt water taffy was invented in the early 1880s The story begins with a gentleman named John Ross Edmiston The owner of a small boardwalk postcard shop in Atlantic City, Edmiston hired a man named David Bradley to sell taffy alongside his wares
- Taffy (candy) - Wikipedia
Salt water taffy is a variety of soft taffy originally produced and marketed in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area of the Jersey Shore starting in the 1880s [8] Its late 19th century appellation most likely originated in New Jersey [ 8 ]
- Salt water taffy | Seaside Treat, Chewy Texture, Sweet Flavor - Britannica
Salt water taffy, a type of taffy (a chewy and soft candy) that originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U S The recipe for salt water taffy does not actually include salt water from the ocean, though it does usually call for salt and water, as well as sugar, corn syrup, butter, cornstarch,
- The History and Origins of Salt Water Taffy: A Sweet Coastal Tradition
The most popular history and origins of salt water taffy claim Atlantic City as the birthplace of this coastal treat Most historians agree that John Ross Edmiston was involved in its creation in the early 1880s
- The History of Saltwater Taffy - Back Then History
Saltwater taffy is a classic chewy, sweet candy In case you’re wondering, no - it doesn’t contain any sea water However, saltwater taffy does contain both salt and water This beloved candy was first produced and marketed in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the late 1800s
- How Salt Water Taffy Got Its Name | Stutz Candy Blog
By the end of the 19 th century, Americans knew the best salt water taffy was being sold by the Jersey shore But how did it get that name? To begin with, salt water taffy isn’t made with salt water, just some salt And the origins of its name have never actually been nailed down
- The History of Salt Water Taffy - Bulk Candy Store
Salt Water Taffy is a variety of soft taffy originally produced and marketed in Atlantic City, New Jersey, beginning in the late 19th century The most popular explanation of the name is that of a candy-store owner, David Bradley, whose shop was flooded during a major storm in 1883
- Where Does Salt Water Taffy Come From? - The Daily Meal
The candy's origins go back to the late 19th century in Atlantic City In 1883, a candy shop owned by David Bradley was flooded with seawater during a storm When a customer asked for taffy, Bradley jokingly referred to it as "salt water taffy " The name stuck ever since!
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