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I have a strange obsession with Salt Water Taffy.

Besides pulling your teeth out it has insanely addictive flavors, beautiful packaging and a history that represents America at its best. So join me in finding out why I love Salt Water Taffy!

A Piece of Americana

I remember when I was a kid getting Salt Water Taffy at Conneaut Lake Park, Cedar Point and Niagara Falls. It was always the first place I went. I loved the flavors, the colors and the beautiful pastel boxes that the taffy came it. As an adult I am in love with the aging taffy stands. These old beauties represent such an important part of our American history and our love affair with amusement parks and carnivals. From Atlantic City to the California Coast Salt Water Taffy represented youth, family, and fun. I only hope that we can preserve these wonderous structures so that our children can experience the simple joy of opening a piece of taffy and forget that we live in such a fast-paced world.

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My Top 5 Salt Water Taffy Flavors

Vanilla - Yes I am a Salt Water Taffy purist, I love Vanilla!
Strawberry
Peppermint
Lemon & Lime (a tie)
Chocolate

Amazing Salt Water Taffy Shops

James' and Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy Atlantic City, NJ: James Candy Company manufacturers of salt water taffy, Boardwalk Fudge, chocolate seal taffies, and Boardwalk Chocolates in Atlantic City, Stone Harbor, and Wildwood, New Jersey.
Salt Water Taffy at MarinisCandies.com: Marini's Original Salt Water Taffy is a classic, made on here on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk since 1915. Our Salt Water Taffy is available in 14 mouth-watering flavors, sure to please saltwater taffy lovers everywhere!
Saykllys Candy: Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts-buy their candy and gifts online!
Bruce's Candy Kitchen: Since, April 1, 1963 a walk down the streets of Cannon Beach, OR has not been complete without a stop at Bruce's Candy Kitchen. Visitors are greeted by our unforgettable pink and white vertically striped building front as well as the aromas of our salt water taffy and other confections that are made and sold exclusivley at this location.
Salt Water Taffy: Salt Water Taffy from Maine Goodies.
Dolle's Salt Water Taffy: Dolle's Candyland, Inc is a fourth generation candy company which has been manufacturing delicious salt water taffy, buttery caramel popcorn, creamy fudge, and other candies since 1910.

Salt Water Taffy Recipe

Science of Candy: Saltwater Taffy Recipe: Saltwater taffy is a candy and an upper-body workout all in one. To give it its light but chewy texture, you'll be pulling it, and pulling it, and pulling it for up to 15 minutes. Still want to make it? Here's a recipe!

Is There Salt Water In Salt Water Taffy?

Science of Candy: Taffy: Actually, no. There is salt-and water-in saltwater taffy. But it isn't made with ocean water, despite the fact that it's so widely available at seaside vacation spots.

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Salt Water Taffy on the Oregon Coast

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Craft_Projects May 21, 2012 @ 8:23 pm | delete

Salt water taffy is my second favorite to gummy fish!!

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SRitchieable May 8, 2012 @ 7:39 pm | delete

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Annamadagan Mar 1, 2012 @ 5:55 pm | delete

I love salt water taffy! Mmm!

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fullofshoes Dec 11, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete

Peanut Butter Salt Water Taffy. Must have it, at least once a year. Is it summer yet? I love this lens. thanks.