Remember NECCO candy? That's a blast from the past, isn't it? The classic sweet wafers were first invented in 1847 by Oliver Chase and they have been enjoyed ever since. I even read that these sweets were sent to World War I soldiers. The government bought NECCOs to pack into the rations because they have a two year shelf life, do not melt and don't break easily. After all these years, there has been some recent concern that the company would close its doors, but it looks as if it will survive and continue to provide consumers with the orange, lemon, lime, clove, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice and wintergreen candies (often described as chalk!). NECCO, by the way, is an acronym for New England Confectionary Company.
We were able to visit an old mercantile a few weeks ago and it was while we were there that we bought NECCOs. I hadn't had any since childhood.
The shop was an amazing stop! Located on Main Street in the tiny MO town of Caledonia, it is truly a step back in time.
They have hundreds of candy varieties, fudge, coffee, ice cream and antiques.
This was an amazing place to see. If you're ever in the area, you might want to check it out. If you do, you're in for a sweet treat!
We were able to visit an old mercantile a few weeks ago and it was while we were there that we bought NECCOs. I hadn't had any since childhood.
The shop was an amazing stop! Located on Main Street in the tiny MO town of Caledonia, it is truly a step back in time.
This was an amazing place to see. If you're ever in the area, you might want to check it out. If you do, you're in for a sweet treat!