Ganong.Ganong David Folster Goose Lane Editions 500 Beverbrook Court, Suite 330, Fredericton, NB, Canada, E3B 5X4 0864924801, $24.95 www.gooselane.com 1-888-926-8377 James and Gilbert Ganong Gilbert White Ganong (May 22, 1851 – October 31, 1917) was a Canadian politician, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and co-founder of Ganong Bros. Limited, candy makers in the town of St. Stephen. opened their grocery story in 1873 and found that candy was a best selling, motivating them to invent what would eventually be more than 1100 different kinds of chocolates and confections, making them one of the world's leading candy-makers. "Ganong: A Sweet History Of Chocolate The history of chocolate is very diverse from its naming to its creation. Etymology The name chocolate most likely comes from the Nahuatl language, indigenous to central Mexico, although it may have been influenced by the Mayan languages. " is a wonderfully illustrated and fascinatingly presented history of the Ganong family and their business from its humble beginnings Humble Beginnings was an American pop punk band from New Jersey. While never gaining large-scale success, many of the band's members went on to mainstream success with other outfits. in St. Stephen, New Brunswick St. Stephen (2001 pop.: 4,667) is a Canadian town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick. The town is situated on the east bank of the St. Croix River at . , Canada, down to its present international status as a unique niche candy-maker in a world dominated by super-sized conglomerates. For the past 133 years, Ganong's chocolates have earned a number of 'firsts' that include the first All-Day Sucker, the five-cent chocolate nut bar, and that Maritime Christmas favorite--the Chicken Bone. They were the first company in Canada to use the heart-shaped chocolate box, first for Christmas, and then for Valentine's Day. Profusely pro·fuse adj. 1. Plentiful; copious. 2. Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant: were profuse in their compliments. illustrated throughout, "Ganong: A Sweet History Of Chocolate" is an inherently fascinating account of five generations of Ganongs who have worked in the family factory (still located in St. Stephen) and enthusiastically recommended reading! |
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