If you grew up in New Orleans, then you’ll remember this iconic horse-drawn cart and the sound of the bell it made as it pulled up to its location. It’s one of the first food trucks in the city, and not much has changed in the past century its been around. Let’s take a closer look at the Roman Candy Cart and the history behind it.
The Roman Candy Company has been a family run business for generations. Angelina Napoli Cortese began making the candy for friends at special events like Christmas and other special occasions.
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Her son, Sam Cortese, would take any leftover candy and sell it on his fruit and vegetable wagon. It quickly became a hit, so Sam decided to sell it on a regular basis. But his mother wasn’t quite up for the job of constantly making the candy, so in 1915 he met up with a wheelwright by the name of Tom Binker and together they designed the iconic wagon that is still used today.
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The wagon and mule is often seen rolling through the streets of New Orleans.
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Generations of New Orleanians have enjoyed this tasty treat. It’s one of those nostalgic treats that just reminds you of childhood, and it’s always a treasure when you see new generations of New Orleanians grabbing a stick.
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Though they have tinkered with other flavors in the past, the traditional chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors have been the most popular.
What’s your favorite flavor? Let us know in the comments below!
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