Ohio Buckeye Candy

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Explore the history of Ohios one-bite wonder!

From humble origins, the buckeye has become Ohios namesake candy. Though a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, each producers offering is as bespoke as the buckeye is beloved. Taste tradition in Amish country at Coblentz Chocolate Company or sample capital city Columbus original stuffed offering from The Buckeye Lady. Visit legendary family businesses like fifth-generation Anthony Thomas, Wittichs, the nations oldest candy shop and Winans, a carriage house chocolatier turned coffee roaster, serving up deliciousness at the seat of the states Buckeye Candy Trail. Traverse towns to try long-standing favorites from Esther Price, Maries Candies and Marshas Homemade Buckeyes alongside artistic interpretations from newcomers The Buckeye Co, Tanas Tasty Treats and Lohcally Artisan Chocolates./

Join Renee Casteel Cook, author of Ohio Ice Cream/ and coauthor of The Columbus Food Truck Cookbook/, as she unfolds how this bite-sized confection has become Ohios sweetest symbol.