We now offer Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream!! We are the first retailer in Texas who offers this absolutely delicious ice cream. Come in today for a free sample!! We also offer gourmet coffee, malts and shakes. Stop in for a soft drink in our store while you enjoy our outdoor patio complete with free Wi-Fi! At The Sweet Tooth, there is something for everyone!
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The Origin of Cotton Candy
Believe it or not, one of the most sugary things you could possibly eat, was invented in part by a dentist. Although William James Morrison wasn’t only a dentist, he was also a lawyer and a Nashville author from the late 19th century. R egardless of any other achievements he may have, he will surely be mostly remembered from helping invent cotton candy. In 1897 Will Morrison and a fellow Nashville candy maker created and patented an “electric candy machine”. This machine at the time made something called ‘Fairy Floss’. This is what...
read moreCandy Around the World
It may not come as a shock to you that candy is loved the world round. However, it may come as a shock to you that candies all around the world are very different, unique and sometimes even bizarre compared to what we are used to in America. Here are a few candies that may have you just a little more thankful for your Reese’s peanut butter cups. Takoyaki Drops from Osaka, Japan, is a battered and fried (here comes the weird part) octopus candy that is garnished with green onions, mayo and fish shavings (what??) Musk Sticks from Australia...
read moreThe Birth of the Milkshake
The word ‘milkshake’ was first used in print way back in 1885. Although, back then, the type of drink a ‘milkshake’ referenced was quite different from what we think of as a milkshake today. In 1885 milkshakes were actually alcoholic beverages generally served with whiskey and eggs. By 1900 a more modern version of the milkshake was brought into effect. These milkshakes were used with milk and chocolate and vanilla syrups. The milkshake hadn’t hit the big time until 1922 when a Walgreens (back then drugstores sold ice creams AND...
read moreThe World’s Biggest Chocolate Bar
Ever wonder exactly how big the biggest chocolate bar in the world was? Well, whether you’ve wondered or not, here are some zany facts. In 2010 the Armenian Grand Candy Company broke a world record by making the largest chocolate bar ever. The bar was over 18 feet long and weighed approximately 9,700 pounds! It took four days to make, but all that hard work paid off! It was an accomplishment big enough that it was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The previous record was set in Italy with the bar weighing over 1,800 pounds...
read moreThe Inception of Candy
Candy first came to the Americas early in the 1700’s. The candy made it’s way here all the way from France and Great Britain. Candy was initially something that was provided only to the wealthy citizens in the country. There were only a few colonists who had the necessary skills in sugar work to make candy here. Rock candy was the most basic form of candy at the time but even still, this simple candy was considered a luxury provided only to well off residents. Hundreds of years later the world has produced billions of pounds of candy from...
read moreIn the Beginning…
Chocolate has come a long way from it’s origins. Many of us love chocolate but most of us don’t know where the first chocolate bar originated. Up to and including the 19th century, confectionery of all sorts was typically sold by weight, loose, in small pieces that would be bagged as bought. The introduction of chocolate as something that could be eaten as is, rather than used to make beverages or desserts, resulted in the earliest bar forms, or tablets. At some point, chocolates came to mean any chocolate-covered sweets, whether...
read moreHow Gummy Candies are Made
It’s no hidden fact that gummy candies are kids favorites! From gummy bears to peach rings the texture and sweet flavor of these gooey candies is something kids and adults crave. Ever wonder how a gummy candy is made? Check out this great video from the hit television show ‘How It’s Made’.
read moreMemory Lane
You may not remember this being your favorite candy as a kid…but I bet your mom does! Cherry Mash is an American candy with a delicious cherry center with a maraschino cherry inside. The outside is covered in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts, giving it that perfect crunch. How old is this delicious candy? It was created by George Washington Chase’s son, Ernest in 1918. The Chase family started a candy company called Chase Candy Company and 95 years later, Cherry Mash is still their #1 selling candy! The factory where this...
read morePEZ
With great tasting flavors and collectable dispensers, PEZ is more than just a candy… it’s the pioneer of “interactive candy” that is both enjoyable to eat and fun to play with. PEZ Dispensers are a hot collectable for adults and children alike as well as being a staple and part of American pop culture. New character dispensers are introduced regularly to reflect current trends. PEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint candy over 83 years ago in Vienna, Austria. The name PEZ was derived from the German word for...
read moreMost Popular Candy in the Nation
Ever wonder what the top 5 most popular candies in the nation are? Here’s a breakdown: 5. Kit Kat $198.9 million in annual sales A Classic candy enjoyed by many, with a most memorable slogan, so next time you pick up a Kit Kat give ME a break. 4. Snickers $441.1 million in annual sales Changing slogans from ‘Hungry, Why Wait?’ to ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’ it’s no wonder why Snickers is at the number 4 spot, grab a Snickers. 3. Hershey’s Chocolate Bar $475.0 million in annual sales You can’t make smores without a...
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