Meet our Founder Candy Historian Susan Benjamin

MEET our founder, Susan Benjamin. A nationally recognized food historian, Ms. Benjamin, has devoted her time to researching the history of candy, snack foods, teas and treats since 2010.  A former academic, cultural researcher, and strategist, Ms. Benjamin digs deep into American food culture from kitchens to fields to the frontlines of American history. She brings her findings to visitors at her brick-and-mortar and online stores.

You may have found Ms. Benjamin in one of her many media appearances from the History  Channel, PBS, and Vice.com, on radio shows ranging from ABC news to NPR affiliates, or publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, or through TV productions such as Jeopardy, which featured her store on one of their questions. As an author, Ms. Benjamin has written ten books which have sold internationally and been translated into five language. Her most recent book, “Sweet as Sin,” was on the Smithsonian’s list of “Best Books about Food.”  
 

Ms. Benjamin is now working on her 11th book, due out in early 2024.

Above all – Ms. Benjamin enjoys sharing her stories everywhere she can. On everything from our exclusive gift boxes to our jars and bags, Susan has provided historic images and stories that describe the products.

Want to share the story of the sweets your grandmother baked? Of childhood memories of fun food.

Ms. Benjamin wants to hear from you!
 

True Treats Team
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