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National Taffy Day – May 23, 2025
1)
What sparked the creation of 'saltwater taffy' according to common lore?
a) A baking accident using sea salt instead of sugar.
b) An experiment by a candy scientist.
c) A new cooking method using saltwater.
d) A Jersey Shore candy shop was flooded with saltwater.
2)
What is the traditional process involved in making taffy?
a) Freezing it in saltwater
b) Baking it in an oven
c) Taffy pulling to add air to the mixture
d) Boiling it in saline solution
3)
Which piece of equipment is used in the initial stages of modern taffy production?
a) Candy thermometer
b) Large copper kettles
c) Hot iron skillet
d) Cold marble slab
4)
What year was taffy first mentioned in print according to the Oxford English Dictionary?
a) 1785
b) 1817
c) 1880
d) 1900
5)
Which historical time period saw the evolution of taffy pullers?
a) 1920s
b) 1870s
c) 1950s
d) 1820s
6)
What is one activity associated with National Taffy Day?
a) Planting a taffy tree
b) Swimming in the ocean
c) Attending a taffy festival
d) Watching a taffy-making process at a factory
7)
Which flavor is NOT typically found in taffy?
a) Vanilla
b) Mint
c) Maple
d) Cucumber
8)
What was the significant feature of Laffy Taffy introduced in 2005?
a) It included a hard candy shell.
b) It was infused with real fruit.
c) It was in the shape of a long cord.
d) It was the first sugar-free taffy.
9)
Which region of the United States is traditionally associated with selling taffy?
a) The Pacific Northwest
b) The Deep South
c) The Midwest
d) The Eastern seaboard
10)
What is a common nostalgic aspect of taffy for many Americans?
a) Annual candy-pulling festivals inland
b) Childhood memories at seaside resorts
c) Remembrance of grandparent's kitchens
d) Recollections of candy shop advertisements
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