My adult daughter called me today really excited. I didn't realize how often I had told her about my favorite candy from when I was a little girl growing up in San Francisco. She said, "Mom come over right away, you won't believe what I just found online." She said Mom prepare to blow your diet. Then she showed me your web site and the beautiful picture of Mint Juleps.

I was instantly transported to San Bruno Avenue in the early 50's. My sister and brother and I would stop at the candy store to spend our nickel and then go next door to the theatre to spend 15 cents more for a ticket and sit back and try to just suck on the candy so it would last a long time, but I always ended up chewing it. Then my bratty sister would always stick out her tongue to show me that she still had hers when mine was gone. I'm placing an order today. Thanks so much. ~ Donna from California

I learned to love Mint Julep candy when my big brother would take me along to the penny candy store around the corner. In the early 1950's, a handful of pennies from the bottom of Grammy's handbag was a goldmine, and I always pointed to the little green wrapped squares first. It was something about the chewy gooey feel and the cool mint flavor that was heaven to this 4 year old!

My Mom knew they were my favorite, and could use that fact to her advantage. One night when I climbed up onto the pile of encyclopedias that helped me reach the dining room table, one perfect Mint Julep perched on the table by my plate, just out of reach. "That's for you to have when your supper is eaten!" my Mom told me. Meatloaf and green beans... never my favorite, always left unfinished.

A battle of wills ensued. I sat, staring at the Mint Julep, picking at the dinner, sure that Mom would give in when everyone else had finished. My brother ate quickly, asked to be excused and left with a candy tightly closed in his fist. Mom and Dad finished, chatted awhile longer, then left the table. Dishes rattled in the sink, my food, already stone cold, grew crusty. I tried a few tears, but in my Mom's house, dessert was a treat for those who finished the meal first. "Remember the starving Armenians" she would say.

Finally the lure of the Mint Julep did what no other dessert could do. Not for a bowl of applesauce or even a dish of pudding would I have persevered. I ate the meal and the Mint was mine! Mom smiled, pulled a second Mint Julep from her apron pocket, and with a kiss on my cheek sent me off to play. ~ Harriet from New Hampshire

When I close my eyes I can the movie theatre I used to go to each Saturday for their matinee. I can still remember the anticipation of getting ready to go to the movies and of buying my Mint Juleps. My mother always gave brother, my sister and myself enough money for the movie and one treat for each of us. We would stand at the candy counter and feel just like kids at a candy store.

My sister always chose Jujubes and my brother always chose Pixie Sticks. I always chose my Mint Juleps. There was no other candy which could give you that flavor you could never describe. It was so sweet and chewy and had the taste of almost spearmint but sweeter. I loved the way they would come in packs of 5 or 6. They were so chewy that you could watch a whole movie and still have a couple to take home with you after the movie.

Even at 52, I can close my eyes and remember that taste which made your mouth water and gave you that feeling of comfort and happiness. ~ Laurie from Mississippi