There are so many special confections in our tiny little shop, it's impossible to take it all in at once. From imported licorice to Kentucky Bourbon Balls, "penny" candy to chocolate pretzels, each week we'll take a closer look at one of the sugary items that makes us purveyors of the most unusual and extensive variety of candies in town!
Perhaps the most iconic corner of the shop is the one lined in wicker baskets of all shapes and sizes, each the vessel of shiny, whimsical foil-wrapped chocolates. Coins, animals, flowers, characters, sports balls, cars, and airplanes immediately elicit smiles and squeals from children and adults alike! Many generations of candy lovers were introduced to chocolate in this magical area of the store, and have grown to remember them as beloved foiled treasures!
What makes these chocolates even more special? They're gourmet!
The Madelaine Chocolate Company of Rockaway Beach, NY is a small, family owned company that is almost as old as we are! Founded in 1949, just three years after Dundee opened its doors, Madelaine is a great example of the caliber of chocolatiers that we bring to Louisville; they're a small operation that is passionate about continuing a legacy and making a quality product- No waxes or unnecessary fillers, just pure silky chocolate. Their crayons, sneakers, coins, and seasonal selections are full of charm.
"Ideas moulded in to chocolate..." That's the philosophy behind our second foiled chocolate supplier, Storz Chocolates of Germany. Established in 1884, this family-owned company knows their chocolate! These candies are truly objects of the old world, and their unusual shapes and German stamping will make you feel as though you're browsing from a European market! Pirates, dogs, butterflies, airplanes, and snails are just a few of the treats you can enjoy from across the pond!
Remember... Our candies don't just look special, each has a story to tell!
Though many of our sweets are not made in Louisville, they do come from small, independent confectioners and chocolatiers from around the world... By shopping with us, not only are you supporting local business at home, you're ensuring that communities around the world have a local alternative to Hershey and Brachs as well!
Next time you're in the shop, try ordering one of the Storz goodies by its name in Deutsch!
Pirate/Pirat
Snail/Schnecke
Airplane/Flugzeug
Penguin/Pinguin
Butterfly/Schmetterling
It makes me nostalgic looking at these! Are the Ice Cubes still around? They are the best!
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