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Roman Candy Man
New Orleans, LA - Edward Branley - Monday, November 21st, 2005 : goo
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The Roman Candy Man has been a New Orleans fixture for generations. I've seen Sam Cortese's wagon (there are actually several of them) in almost every neighborhood in the city, from the French Quarter to even out at the end of my street in suburban Metairie. You can also find Roman Candy at JazzFest and other fairs/festivals all year long. The wagons used to be mule-powered, and occasionally you'll see one in the Quarter still pulled by a mule.
Roman Candy is hand-pulled taffy that comes in three flavors, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. It's 75 cents a stick as you can see from the wagon. This is a post-Katrina photo, a welcome sign of the return of the little things in the city.
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Catherine Penfold-Waxman: 22nd Nov 2005 - 14:15 GMT
Great picture. And I'm glad to see a bit of normalcy return. Does the candy truck have a jingle, like an ice cream van?
Peter: 22nd Nov 2005 - 17:40 GMT
awesome! now this is a fascinating slice-of-life post. thanks... id love to see more of new orleans, thats for sure...
Shane Markezich: 23rd Apr 2009 - 21:11 GMT
No,My uncle pulls it he usually goes and stops and goes and stops for a mile or two and people are always stopping him to buy some.its really good you should try it.
Charlie: 23rd Aug 2009 - 22:50 GMT
When can we see the mule pulling the cart?
Let us know, as the kids would like to see it in person! With the real Mule. They have seen the truck! Thanks
Anna: 17th Nov 2009 - 02:08 GMT
I love the Roman candy man. Its one of the first things i get whenever I go to the zoo. I also see him on Napolean for Mardi Gras. This is my favorite candy of all time. Roman candy was there when my dad was growing up, I can only hope its here when my children are growing up. This is truly a New Orleans tradition!
JoAnn North Carolina: 7th Oct 2010 - 15:23 GMT
I lived near the corner of Banks St and Broad. Almost every Saturday the Roman Candy Man would be by our house. All the kids would run and buy the candy. I think it was ten cents a stick. Thanks for the memories
Lori: 4th Dec 2010 - 15:33 GMT
Just seen the Roman Candy man on television. Very nice story and I was wondering how to order some roman candy sticks.
Betty Boop: 18th Dec 2010 - 23:06 GMT
Hey Lori don't know but had the same idea. I just watched Food Trucks on the Travel Channel and Ron the Roman Candy Man was on there. I would love to order some on that good candy myself.
shaina: 4th Mar 2011 - 05:05 GMT
I am watching Food Trucks and just watched your story and I Would like to order Some of your Roman Candy. My email address is shainaherrell@aol.com If there is away I could order some could you please let me know thank you
sherri: compton,ca : 13th Apr 2011 - 00:03 GMT
just saw you on the travel channel, I am on a diet but would fall off the diet wagon to taste whats on your Roman candy wagon....looks yummy Can you order online?
sherri: compton,ca : 13th Apr 2011 - 00:03 GMT
just saw you on the travel channel, I am on a diet but would fall off the diet wagon to taste whats on your Roman candy wagon....looks yummy Can you order online?
sherri: compton,ca : 13th Apr 2011 - 00:03 GMT
just saw you on the travel channel, I am on a diet but would fall off the diet wagon to taste whats on your Roman candy wagon....looks yummy Can you order online?
clara willis: 7th May 2011 - 23:02 GMT
would love to order some of your candy love taffy and i'm sure i would love yours.
Tamora: Tampa Fl: 13th May 2011 - 21:02 GMT
I would love to try some Roman Candy I just saw it on Travel TV.
jeannette nazario: 13th May 2011 - 21:04 GMT
desire to know how as I can adqueril its candies wholesale and to be distributing exclusive right in 787 Puerto Rico please to contact itself to laplacitatipica@yahoo.com 361-9445 Mrs. Jeanet Nazario
jeannette nazario: 13th May 2011 - 21:07 GMT
desire to know how as I can adqueril its candies wholesale and to be distributing exclusive right in Puerto Rico please to contact itself to laplacitatipica@yahoo.com 787 361-9445 Mrs. Jeanet Nazario
Saw the advertisement on TV: Want some ...
Saw the advertisement on TV: 25th Jun 2011 - 17:04 GMT
Saw the article on TV.. Can you order online?
Saw the advertisement on TV: 25th Jun 2011 - 17:05 GMT
Saw the article on TV.. Can you order online?
debbiesatawake: 25th Jun 2011 - 19:24 GMT
yes i want to order some plese contact me debbiesatawake@yahoo.com thank you
penny paul: 25th Jul 2011 - 04:15 GMT
i saw the article on tv.i would also like to order some.orlando florida can i order on line? williejune61@yahoo.com
fandr2007@yahoo.com: 31st Aug 2011 - 17:11 GMT
i saw you on travel channel aug 31st from kansas. i would like to order some can you let me know how .
Rhonda Capehart: 21st Sep 2011 - 15:46 GMT
I saw your wagon on best thing i ever ate and love taffy and would love to order some please contact me. thank you in advance.
Rhonda Pepiton: Holloween: 31st Oct 2011 - 21:16 GMT
Just watched your program and it made my mouth water. I can't wait to try your mouth watering candy.
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