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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Most people remember a time that is free of care and ignorant of the workings of the adult world. In those times there is always a special treat that is reminiscent of warm evenings of baseball, tag, Annie Annie Over or just walking with your best friend in the neighborhood under the yellow light of the bug enshrouded, incandescent street lights at every corner.

You recall your favorite sweet in a Chunky Bar, a long-lasting Sugar Daddy Pop or a box of Boston Baked Beans which weren't beans at all but a delicious mouthful of crunchy candy coated peanuts. These memories stir feelings of safety, well-being and good times.

Then on those rare days when you had the chance to go to a real baseball game, it wasn't complete without a box of Cracker Jack. This treat was immortalized in the song, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in 1908. Popcorn and peanuts coated with sweet caramel, Cracker Jack included a prize in every box. There must have been a company secret that, no matter how you shook it or which end you opened, caused the prize to always be at the bottom of the box. Everyone would be watching to see what you might get.

When you got older, a little red box of Sen Sen would find its way into your pocket to freshen your breath at a moment's notice. Those tiny squares of licorice-like candies were also looked at with suspicion by a vigilant mother who may have suspected experimentation with cigarettes in emulation of James Dean in “Rebel Without a Cause.” Candy cigarettes however, in the authentic looking box and with the red colored end to look aglow, were provided by the same mother in recognition of completing your chores on time.

The nostalgic candy of our early days will always bring back fond memories because treats represent the good times.


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Friday, July 29, 2011
Old time candy is still very popular today. Candy from the 50's are always a big hit for 50's birthday gifts, parties, class reunions, themed parties and believe it or not trade shows. Many of these sweet treats are just as popular today as it was back in the good old days.

Many refer to these as old school candy, but you my be surprised to know that even the youth of today enjoys these candies from the past. We believe that the popularity of these old time favorites has to do with the fact it reminds many of the past and brings back many fond memories of their youth. Whether it is remembering going to your favorite corner candy store or finding it sitting in a candy dish at grandma's house.

We get calls consistently from our customers asking two questions.

1 - Is this candy fresh? As hard as it may be to believe, yes this candy is still being made today and is fresh. The only problem is, what is here today, may be gone tomorrow. The candy manufactures seem to be discontinuing some of the great one's, but they also bring back some of the lost but not forgotten favorites.

2- What is the most popular candy from the 50's ? We get this question a lot as many are planning parties with 50's themes and are looking for party favors, but it was before their time. Although there are many from that era that is popular, we have come up with a list of our top sellers.

• Necco Wafers
• Hot Dog Gum
• Boston Baked Beans
• Candy Cigarettes
• Bazooka Bubble Gum
• Satellite Wafers – also known as flying saucer candy or UFO’s
• Candy Buttons
• Charms Suckers
• Sugar Daddy
• Wax Lips
• Mary Janes
• Flipsticks Old Fashion Lipstick - These are more like taffy now.

Whether you are looking for party favors or just your favorite candy from the past you can find all your favorites at O'Ryans Village. Feel free to call us if you have any questions we would love to help.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Classic car shows are a huge attraction all across the country. Not only do we get to see some of the greatest stuff ever to roll out of Detroit, and Kenosha, we get to take a nostalgic cruise through our memory. These vintage rides let us re-live our younger more innocent days. We maybe remember sitting on our Dad's lap and "steering" the big, beautiful machines of that era.

I have vivid memories of my Dad's '66 Chrysler New Yorker. A summer day going to visit my Mom at her job. I'm sitting on his lap with that gigantic chrome laced steering wheel in my grip. Hanging out with my hero, driving that car, warm breeze coming through the windows blowing through my crew cut. Just doesn't get much better than that for a young boy.

My Mom worked at a Stuckey's where she ran the soda bar. Stuckey's was a roadside stop that had fresh sandwiches, cheeseburgers and fries, and cherry cokes. Full service gas pumps outside, great candy, cool toys, and the soda bar inside. I often wonder why a place like that can't survive anymore. Are we that spoiled? Having a place like that is being spoiled if you ask me. The outside had a big drive circling the pumps and building with parking spaces around the front facing the highway. This was U.S. 41 that later became I-94. Cars would come in off the highway and park in the slots facing the road. On the weekends it would gather with so many cars, it looked like a car show. And it would become one. People would get off the highway just to look at the hot cars lining the perimeter. That was good for business! Pretty soon places like Stuckey's and drive-ins would invite these guys back and give them free cheeseburgers and root beer just to draw people in. What a concept.

A car show is still a big draw used to pull people into an event. Church festivals, County Fairs, and even fund raising events for schools put on classic car shows to bring in the crowds. Most car shows include swap meets where participants sell spare parts, memorabilia, and classic car goodies. O'Ryans Village has been called upon often to supply our Classic Car gift baskets to car shows to show off and sell Vintage rides such as the '55 Chevy Bel Air, the American Sports Car '58 Corvette, the Iconic Ford Mustang, and all time favorite '57 Chevrolet Bel Air. The gift baskets are fabulous replicas of theses Great American cars stuffed with Old Time candy. Great for parties, reunions, and even car shows! They make for cool giveaways and table centerpieces. Take a Saturday Night cruise down memory lane with us.

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