Philadelphia Spiced Wafers (Ginger Snaps)
I never really thought about it until this week that the spiced wafers I grew up with are not only a seasonal product but also a regional product.
Doug was sharing with me that he knows a person who stocks up on boxes of these things because they are only around a very short period of time.
With my curiosity peaked, I did some research on line and sure enough, Sweetzels Spiced Wafers have the monopoly on this Philadelphia area autumn treat. This product is only available July to Thanksgiving, with Halloween being the focal point, thus the trademark black and orange box. From the articles I read on line the owner has been marketing these goodies to the larger market and they are slowly catching on. Good for him!
Another thing I learned was that these crunchy ginger snaps were at one time produced in my hometown of Bridgeport, a suburb of Philly, but due to a fire was forced to relocate out of state.
My father was addicted to these things. Every fall there would be a few boxes hanging around and one just had to have a few as a snack with a glass of milk. Fall is not complete for me without a taste of these crispy morsels.
So if you happen to see Sweetzels Spiced Wafers on a shelf in your local store or during a visit to Philadelphia in the Fall and want to try a new treat, take home a box, get a glass of milk and enjoy! The crispier the better! (Written by Gloria)
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I'm going to look for these. Ginger snaps are my favorite cookie.
OOOHHH, I love em!!! Dunk them for exactly 20 seconds in milk and uuuummmm... soft and melts in your mouth. And Sweetzels are the best too!!!
Sandy, watch out you might get hooked!
Bob and Bonnie, yep you know what I mean!! (Gloria)
Doug & Gloria ~ umm.. these would be great with a nice cuppa tea.
Monique, THEY ARE!
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Hi Mike, I did what you suggested. Thank you.----Gloria