NATIONAL TAFFY DAY
National Taffy Day is celebrated annually on May 23. Taffy candy has been made and sold for many years and has become a popular souvenir of many vacationers.
“Taffy is made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of boiled sugar, butter or vegetable oil, flavorings, and coloring until fluffy.” It is then rolled and cut into small pieces before it is wrapped in a waxed paper which keeps it soft. Taffy is noted for its fruit flavors however there are other flavors available as well, including licorice.
Atlantic City, New Jersey invented the salt water taffy in 1883.