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Clip: Season 6 Episode 5 | 1m 20s | Video has closed captioning.
There is just something about chocolate, ice cream, bonbons, and pie. Learn the secrets of the iconic Idaho Candy Company, Lee's Candies, Florence’s Chocolates, and Reed’s Dairy’s ice cream. Idaho Experience: Sweet Idaho looks at the history of some of Idaho's “sweet” companies and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how they make these classic goodies.
Aired: 03/08/23
You start talking about candy and everybody's they light up.
Well, chocolate has always kind of been one of those foods that just makes you feel good.
You know, ice cream is one of those treats that there's so many different flavors.
And so your choices are huge.
I like making peach pies.
I just I love the freshness and reminds me of summer.
Pie, candy bars, bonbons, ice cream.
Idahoans love their sweets.
The Idaho Spud Bar.
As far as I know, there's not another bar on the market like it.
A lot of families, you know, a lot of the kids that are coming in the new generation are saying, my parents used to buy this.
And and it's just a family tradition.
And I think that's what makes it nostalgic.
And for some, creating something sweet is a way of bringing people together.
Seeing people enjoy themselves, it's a very rewarding feeling.
It's kind of, you know, kind of brings you back to Grandma's kitchen.
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