HAVE A LAUGH!
THE MAGIC OF SCHIMPFF’S CONFECTIONERY
LEFTOVER CANDY SNACK MIX
Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers. INGREDIENTS
SO MUCH MORE THAN A CANDY STORE
Strangely enough, Halloween is both our spookiest and sweetest holiday. The spooks come in many forms, but the sweets are dominated by one: candy. And boy, do we buy a lot of candy leading up to Oct. 31. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend about $2.7 billion per year on Halloween candy. Most of that candy is bite-sized bars and the like — the kind of stuff you buy at the grocery store or pharmacy. In our area, though, there’s a candy store offering sweets of an entirely different kind. Schimpff’s Confectionery is a local institution worth paying tribute to in the lead up to our most sugar-obsessed holiday. Schimpff’s Confectionery was founded in 1891 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, right across the bridge from Louisville. While it’s expanded in size, it’s still located in the same building. They’ve even got the original lease to prove it. As you might suspect in a place teeming with history, Schimpff’s, a family-run business, specializes in old-school, handmade candy, which is becoming more and more of a rarity. In addition to carrying an enormous selection of candy, such as vintage favorites, local specialties, and everything else you can think of, Schimpff’s makes their own delights in-house. Most of the treats are crafted on turn-of-the-century equipment in view of patrons, offering a glimpse into the craft involved in the process. Schimpff’s is probably most known for their famous Red Hots, but current owner Walter Schimpff has his own personal preference. “My favorite candy to make, in addition to eat, is our English toffee,” he says. “I think we make some of the best English toffee anywhere.” Whether or not you suffer from a chronic sweet tooth, a trip to Schimpff’s is sure to put a smile on your face. More than being just a simple candy store, it is a testament to American culture. From the ‘50s-era soda fountain to the recipes dating back more than a century, Schimpff’s honors the traditions of candymaking like few other places in the world. If you’ve never been, you owe it to yourself to make the short trip.
• 2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar • 2 tbsp granulated sugar • 1/3 cup dry milk powder • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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