Roman Candy Company (New Orleans, LA)

Because so many of the carts we cover are brand spankin’ new, we often forget that street vending isn’t a 2010 thing. It’s been around for hundreds of years in this country! And one such example is the Roman Candy Company, a New Orleans classic that hasn’t changed much since 1915.

So what’s Roman Candy? Well, it’s a hand pulled taffy stick, rolled in wax paper, in a variety of flavors. All the sticks are made fresh on the mule pulled cart, and sold for at 75 cents a piece. It is, by far, the perfect treat to chomp on while strolling down the scenic Garden District.

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2 Responses to “Roman Candy Company (New Orleans, LA)”

1. Mindy says:

   June 30, 2010 at 6:58 pm

   This episode is adorable!! I’ve loved vanilla taffy all my life! Watching you pull the taffy cracked me up, so cute and entertaining11 Love to see your comic side….STELLA!

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2. New Orleans Roman Candy And Other Sweet Treats | Handmade Spark says:

   July 13, 2010 at 2:26 pm

   [...] Just ask my my wife, I have a big sweet tooth.  I am always snacking on something sweet!  Daniel over at VendrTv ran across the Roman Candy Company in New Orleans.  Roman Candy looks delicious! Check out another great food stop brought to you by VendrTv! [...]

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