Happy Chilly Monday everyone! On this, the 23rd day of February -, as we bundle up for another cold weather alert – let’s take a moment for our Daily February Love Blog with a salute out one of the tried and true Candy Treats we love – the Tootsie Roll! It was way back in 1896 that founder Leo Hirshfield invents the Tootsie Roll and names it for his daughter. The Tootsie roll was the first individually wrapped candy, and it sold for one penny.
Can anyone remember the Tootsie Roll Jingle?
And…who remembers Mr Owl – He made his appearance in 1974 when the Tootsie Pop was first introduced, And, the iconic dilemma was born…To Lick or To Bite? This led to the iconic question – How many licks did it take you to finish a Tootsie Pop?
How Many Licks does it take you to finish a Tootsie Pop?
All this has got you wanting a Candy Fix no doubt! Riverside has plenty of shops for you!
If you are looking for something a bit special – head to EMPIRE by bullet at 724 1/2 Queen St E for some treats from across the Pond. Specializing in British Style and Products made in the UK. they offer a little bit of Britain for everyone, without the plane ticket. They have lots of tasty British Treats and more – You can even shop on-line here.
Snippets of the vast selection of edibles at Empire by bullet.
If you are looking for your tried and true Candy fixes – there is also Riverside Market – ay 720 Queen St East – conveniently located on Queen St just East of Broadview. They are your local source for organic produce, flowers, milk, groceries…and…CANDY!
Plenty of Candy at Riverside Market
Riverside Market 720 Queen E
That wraps up our look at wrapped candy in Riverside. In the words of Al Jolson – “Toot Toot Tootsie – good bye” – check back tomorrow to see how we continue to celebrate February in Riverside #FebruaryMonthOfLove.