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Confectionery gold, right here in Calaveras County!  |
380 Main Street
Murphys, CA
If every town had a candy shop like Nelson's, there would be no war in the world.
Okay, okay, maybe that's a stretch. But once I stepped into this adorable store, all of my troubles seemed to disappear. Greeted by not one, but two friendly ladies, I was delighted when my eyeballs were assaulted by an elaborate selection of classic and unique treats.
Something interesting immediately caught my attention: Vanilla Cream Pinenut Rolls. I thought to myself, "Um, really? Don't those things belong in pesto and El Torito salads?" I couldn't pass up a giant ball of sugar coated with pine nuts; two seconds in, I was thankful I hadn't passed them over. The mild nut provided a subtle crunch that balanced the softest, most tender homemade nougat I'd sampled to date.
A variety of chocolate and nutty treats did not disappoint, either, and I walked out with a small bag of chocolate-covered Brazil nuts and macadamias as well as coconut brittle I mistakenly assumed would last for at least a few days. Oops!
A variety of chocolate and nutty treats did not disappoint, either, and I walked out with a small bag of chocolate-covered Brazil nuts and macadamias as well as coconut brittle I mistakenly assumed would last for at least a few days. Oops!
