Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Chocolate Clock at Premise Maid Shoppes


Everyone loves chocolate! Being in the state of Pennsylvania puts us in close proximity to a number of fine confection manufacturers. People worldwide know of Hershey's chocolate, but some of the best chocolates in the state are found in small manufacturing facilities that dot the state. The Premise Maid candy shoppes are a great place to find delicious sweets while in a unique location. The company was established in 1979 with the promise that all chocolates would be made and bought on the same premise, hence the name. The family tradition has since continued, passing on the original values, as well as the family recipes.

Today the shoppes are located along route 222 in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. The shoppes are contained in an old historic property that dates back to the civil war era. The shoppes strived to keep the original look, adding even more charm to the family business. Besides all the numerous candies, sweets, and treats the shop has to offer, they also boast a unique roadside attraction. Inside the store is a full size grandfather clock made entirely of chocolate. Is there a better way to enjoy a lazy day than eating sweets, while watching time never slip by on a chocolate grandfather clock?

Monday, February 15, 2010

Chocolate World - Hershey, PA



Opened in 1973, Hershey's Chocolate World has been entertaining folks for over 35 years now. Originally built as a replacement for the actual plant tour, which became too overwhelming for the factory, the chocolate tour allows you to experience firsthand all that is needed to make the delicious chocolate from the begining stages of cocoa beans, to the finished product rolling off the line.

The tour has gone through numerous changes throughout its years, including a $4.5 million update in 1988 with a robot as your host. The last change occurred in 2006 when several scenes were replaced with singing animatronic cows. Today there are still parts of the ride that have changed very little.


One of the best things about the Chocolate Tour is it's absolutely free. Let's hope Hershey continues on with this tradition and gives many more families the chance to experience this musical ride in Chocolatetown U.S.A.