Salt Water Taffy

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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!

Salt Water Taffy Stands 

Here are some nostalgic photos from Flickr. These buildings are amazing!

Salt Water Taffy by Jenguin

Dolles Salt Water Taffy Birds by j.towbin ©

salt water taffy by rhonamccallum

James' Salt Water Taffy neon by kristen773

CORN Crisp Taffy by Scott Ableman

Laura's Fudge Wildwood New Jersey by holiday_jenny

the place to be by soulyluna

Coney Island, Philip's Candy just inside old Stilwell Ave subway station. by stevesobczuk

Taffy Bird by djwhelan

Block Island, RI. by italiangerry

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.

My Top 5 Salt Water Taffy Flavors 

  1. Vanilla - Yes I am a Salt Water Taffy purist, I love Vanilla!
  2. Strawberry
  3. Peppermint
  4. Lemon & Lime (a tie)
  5. 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.

Making Salt Water Taffy 

Snail Taffy by radstu

Salt water taffy pull by apertureisworthathousandwords

Salt water taffy by spotz995

laur's salt water taffy by meversusthree

Taffy-making machine by dmuth

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!

Salt Water Taffy Barrels 

salt water taffy by sufficiently sublime

Salt water taffy! by Nicole Lee

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.

Buy Salt Water Taffy 

SALT WATER TAFFY 5lb apprx 350 pcs

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

 

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Peppermint Salt Water Taffy

Amazon Price: $2.50 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

 

Sugar-Free - Salt Water Taffy - 1/2 lb bag

Amazon Price: $4.50 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

Salt Water Taffy Boxes 

DSC04778 by acme

Salt Water Taffy Sign by Hagoody

Color My World with Salt Water Taffy by suzysputnik

Salt Water Taffy by Sister72

salt water taffy by db 1920

O Road Side Stand, Salt Water Taffy 

O Road Side Stand, Salt Water Taffy

Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now
List Price: $39.95

Salt Water Taffy on the Oregon Coast 

Salt Water Taffy on the Oregon Coast

RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury reports from Depoe Bay, Ore., where favorite pastimes are whale watching and eating salt water taffy.

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Guestbook 

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I love salt water taffy. Its been years since I've had it.
5*
Lizzy

ReplyPosted June 20, 2008

BFuniv.com wrote...

The Crab Cooker restaurant here in Newport Beach has a mixed jar full of fresh saltwater taffy as you leave - a sweet memory that calls you back.

ReplyPosted May 19, 2008

Victoria_Neely wrote...

The very best saltwater taffy I had was in Galveston, Texas. Soft and sweet. They make it at LaKing's Confectionery, an old-fashioned shop with a soda fountain from the 1920s. You can even watch them make the taffy if you go there at the right time.

ReplyPosted April 20, 2008

RedPanda25 wrote...

Great lens and Welcome to the Candy group!

ReplyPosted April 19, 2008

CreativeArtist wrote...

Oh yes I remember SaltWater taffy. When I was growing up, my next door neighbor went to an ocean cottage most summers and would always bring us back some salt water taffy. Yummmm.

ReplyPosted April 12, 2008

 
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