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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Conversation Starters

Do you remember these?

Hello Friends and happy weekend! 


When Necco went out of business,
conversation hearts were doomed too.
I have heard another company has
now taken over and will be making these
sugary sweets once again.
New England Confectionary Company
(NECCO)
was the oldest candy producer in the U.S.
starting un the 1840's.
Sold in 2018 to Spangler,
which sold the recipe to another company.



What was left in stores inventory was sold in 2019.
Spangler did start producing NECCO candy again
until last year.


My conversation hearts are non fattening.
No sugar.
Made from plastic canvas and yarn.
Stuffed and sewn together.

Did you eat either Necco candy or
conversation hearts?

Candy Blessings To All!
Janice




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28 comments:

  1. SaundraJanuary 31, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    Yes I ate both. In the wafers my favorite was the grey/black licorice. Thanks for the trip thru my youth because as an adult I don't recall eating them. But now they are gone would love to buy a roll of Necco wafers.

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 2, 2021 at 5:42 PM

      I actually only liked the chocolate Neccos. Did not like the rest of them nor the conversation hearts. I do love my chocolate though. LOL

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  2. acorn hollowJanuary 31, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    I did eat them hard as a rock those conversation hearts!
    I like the ones you made very sweet
    Cathy

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 2, 2021 at 5:42 PM

      Thanks Cathy! I only liked reading the sayings. Janice

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  3. Olde Dame HollyJanuary 31, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    "BD" (before diabetes) I ate the candy hearts. Your hearts are adorable!

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 2, 2021 at 5:44 PM

      Thanks Holly! Never cared for any of them myself. Love me a good piece of chocolate though. Janice

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  4. Hill Top PostJanuary 31, 2021 at 1:40 PM

    Yes, I did eat them, but liked the message better than the candy. Your hearts are best of all!

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  5. yayaJanuary 31, 2021 at 5:25 PM

    Yep, I ate both and still do when I can find them! Your hearts are so cute and I'm sure anyone would love to get those messages from you! Have a good Sunday!

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  6. TheCrankyCrowJanuary 31, 2021 at 6:48 PM

    Sweet hearts Janice.... (get it? "sweethearts"?? LOL). I have eaten both the wafers and the hearts when I was young, but do not like them one bit LOL. I was happy when they came out with a sweet tart version..... Hope you enjoyed your Sunday! ~Robin~

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 2, 2021 at 5:46 PM

      LOL Thanks Robin! Sweet tart version is better, but still like chocolate better! Janice

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  7. WinnieJanuary 31, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Janice your canvas stretched hearts are wonderful!! I am also happy to learn that a new company will be making those favorite heart candies we all grew up with. I shall look out for them this month as I always loved the fruit flavors.

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:42 PM

      I have always been more of a chocolate gal. I did like the chocolate Neccos only. The others tasted like soap to me. LOL Janice

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  8. Rugs and PugsJanuary 31, 2021 at 7:37 PM

    LOL! I didn't even realize they were gone.
    Yours are sweet ;-)

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  9. LeslieFebruary 1, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    They are cute!! My husband has always loved conversation hearts and the past few times I got them, the only ones i could find were Brach's and he always complains that they are not the same as the Necco!

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  10. JeanieFebruary 1, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    I never liked the way they tasted but they were always so cute you just had to get them! Love your stitched versions more!

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:44 PM

      Me neither. I just liked reading the sayings as well. Janice

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  11. Jan HebertFebruary 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM

    Cute hearts Janice! Yes, like Saundra I ate both as a child. I liked the wafers best, especially the cocoa flavored and the licorice. I grew up in Medford and went to Revere beach often when young with my grandfather - we drove past the Revere NECCO building every time! Jan in MA

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:45 PM

      Thanks Leslie! I only liked the cocoa ones myself of the Necco candy. How cool to have seen the actual factory where they were made. Janice

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  12. Judy at GoldCountryCottageFebruary 2, 2021 at 1:31 PM

    Janice, I remember those and did eat so many when I was about 11 that I got sick. I think I would have liked yours better. So cute and I love your header too..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  13. Prims By The WaterFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks Judy. I never really liked either except the chocolate Necco ones. Janice

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  14. Danice GFebruary 4, 2021 at 4:50 AM

    Yes, I do remember the candy hearts, and ate a lot of them. 'Did not know about the company's history.

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    1. Prims By The WaterFebruary 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM

      Thanks for your comment Danice. I actually dont like either of these candies, but love the history. Janice

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  15. Jennie in GAFebruary 4, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    I remember this happening. Think I saw the new ones in the store recently. Wonder how they taste. I remember getting boxes of the old ones in my Valentine box at school oh so many years ago.

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  16. Prims By The WaterFebruary 4, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    Oh yes, I do remember getting these in my valentine box at school. We use to make them from shoe boxes. We were given various papers. pencils, glue and other items to make them pretty. Janice

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