Making Saltwater Taffy at La King's Confectionery on the Historic Strand in Galveston, Texas
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- This video shows the highlights from the Taffy making process. They do things the old school way using machines from nearly 100 years ago. If you're ever in the area it's interesting to see and fun to watch.
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This place had 8 feet of water in it during Hurricane Ike in 2008. Thankfully, they saved these old machines by moving them upstairs before the storm. Also, you can't beat this place's ice cream. It's specially made there using recipes from a local ice cream company that was around almost 100 years ago. The family that owns this shop bought the ice cream company when it went bankrupt and still makes ice cream with those recipes. The cinnamon ice cream malt is to die for. It's also like $8.
Is it like $8 or is it $8
@@happyavacado1495I believe it is. Haven’t had it in a few years.
Really like how he talks everyone through it I've recently become fascinated with candy making so really enjoyed this.
His accuracy and speed when tossing out the samples was amazing.
Unbelievable at how well these machines work for being so old, It just proves that if you take care of things they can and will last a lifetime, Very good demonstration, this guy knows his stuff, thanks for the demonstration it was very good.
Everything was built to last forever, intentionally, back then. Where as everything built today has the intention of lasting for only a few years, so they can sell parts.
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Caught me off guard when he started talkin, felt like I was gonna be in trouble for not paying attention lol
Probably a veteran.
Lol
As a Baking and Pastry student, watching people make works of candy gives me pleasure.
No place on earth like La King's! Watching this brought back LOADS of childhood memories. Practically lived at the Strand back in the day. Thank you for sharing! ❤
When my sister was little she forgot it was called, Salt Water Taffy. She loudly asked my mom for some Seaweed Fudge. Lol
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@@gavinstinson9450 Pedha
Why does that actually sound kinda good. 😂
😂😂😂
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I remember seeing a taffy machine like that when I was a kid at the beach boardwalk in NJ. There was no big show, just a machine in the window that you could watch and then go in and buy some salt water taffy. We also had taffy pulls at home on a much smaller scale of course! Delicious fresh and still slightly warm.
I can see the old man in the back smiling as the man threw the candy. They must have done the same back in his day when he was a kid. Good stuff. :)
Wow! That was really interesting. I have seen the hand pulled version made before, but never seen it made by the old machines. Kudos on keeping those machines in good working order.
@@BrightthgirB Sorry, not meant as an insult. Today's eras machines would have died or been replaced many times over. That wrapping machine is over 100 years old, which is amazing. Machines were built to last back then, unlike todays.
It’s so cool how they use the same equipment that they used 80-100 years ago
Love La Kings!! Love how he taffy is thrown at you after it’s made!! Best soda shop on the strand!! Love Galveston, Love my Texas ❤️❤️
You can really see the joy on his face when he's working with the taffy...lol
Extremely prestigious position to be working in. The level of respect one receives for this type of work is beyond comprehension.
When the gentleman started packaging the taffy, I hear in my mind the music from "I'm your Venus" and heard, I'm your Taffy, I'm your fire, I'm your desire!" Totally amazing! Thanks!
Fascinating! Nope, never knew but now we do! Next time I have a chance for salt water taffy I will for certain appreciate the hands that made it and enjoy it even more.
John Z
Exactly LOL! Will get some from KNotts Berry Farm thsi weekend!
Can't understand why 10k people clicked the dislike button..... It's undeserved! Thank you for this video, it was truly interesting!!
I loved watching how the cook worked, and how he used the old machines. Thank you.
The sound of the taffy wrapper adds so much hype to this
those pulling machines are incredibly therapeutic to watch!
Love this! Love the fact that he hands samples out! Awesome thing we had a kids and our grandkids should have he same experience and that exactly is what this company is doing!! Love it!
Fine young man. Serious about what he does. I wish him well.
It’s one of Galveston ‘s treasures!👑🏆🏝
Pinoy muvie
Been to Gatlinburg Tennessee, watched them make taffy,never was given a free piece of candy .Awesome video thanks for sharing.
Gatlinburg is a bit slow now due to the "Oh my !!" Covid-19 BS. 🧚 Oh look ! Squirrel 🐿️ !!!
@@daveblevins3322 seems you're pretty slow too
Looks delicious! My days of enjoying taffy are long gone...so are my real teeth.
Do you think he was from Jersey? Or, Queens, or someplace else in NYC? I'm sure he's not an original Texan! (I live on the west coast, not good at distinguishing all of the east coast accents.)
I saw this in person last weekend. It was awesome to watch.
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This guy is Amazing. I feel like saying. "Yes SIR" great video Thank you from Australia xx
Didn't know that the Marines were making taffy.
Exactly what I was thinking
I just bought some of this on the island today! So cool this video popped up!
They're watching you
@@realkushman I was about to comment the exact same thing.
Made everyone happy and enjoy watching he making saltwater taffy .awesome.
This was so cute and lovely. Great video. If anyone disliked this video because they are judging this man for how he looks or talks, shame on them. He's doing a great job that requires hard work and skill and it makes people happy. Fun to watch!
It's a really physical job! You can tell he's extremely strong.
A machine still being used in the 21st century that is over 100 years old. Amazing. You can't find or buy craftsmanship like that anymore
I sew and knit, let me tell you, few things are made like they used to be! The only thing I know that’s still made just as well is spinning wheels (little ones for home use), as they’re still hand built. But sock knitting machines, for example, are all antiques. And the best sewing machines are by far and away antiques! There are some good modern ones, if you want to spend several thousand on a single sewing machine, but the really good ones are the antique cast iron ones.
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And yet you just found it?
The company that made it went broke because everyone that needed one, had one. Very short sighted company director. Idiot probably made quality spare parts for them as well and trained people to fix them. Idiot!
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You are so kind to share some with people. I know it’s hard work. I thank you.
Thank You for sharing and editing! I got so much Joy, I am a chef so it was great seeing someone take pride in their work!
Dang that guy is strong!!!! 💪 from that salt water taffy workout wow!
Ya, he handles a whole 40 pounds like it was 200 lbs.
bodybalancer ikr my mom does this job and it looks hard..
LMFAO !
This is my taffy puller!
There are many like it,
But this one is mine!
This in my head is what a classic candy shop is. I love it.
When I was just a wee child, my daddy used to stand me next to the taffy machine window and I would watch that machine - for hours if they would have let me. I stood my children at the same window, my granddaughter too. I have always considered watching that machine a part of any trip to the beach. Sigh, now I am to old. They make it and wrap it before this old great-grandmother is out of bed. The wrapping machine is Awesome! I can still go there in the afternoon and buy some. My favorite flavor is chocolate with walnut. Hubby likes lickerish. .
I now have much much more appreciation for salt water taffy! Wow!!!!
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It looks like he knows what he's doing, talented candy chef. Thumbs up!
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this guy is to slow but ge feels like superman, from beginning he waste to much time 😅😅
este wey se cree mucho huevo, pero desde el principio pierde mucho tiempo
I think they are called confectioners. dont quote me. But i do think that is the title they hold.
@@leonrevelde4019
He's not wasting time Leon, the taffy has to cool more and more before the next stage of making. You just probably wasn't paying attention when he mentioned that it had to cool down. If put in the stretcher when hot, it would just fall off.
this guy is really good at making his job look important and impressive
any and all of the candy that comes from here is amazing, only been there two times but love going and seeing how saltwater taffy is made.
This video is epic!! I love taffy and his voice...
I love this mans happiness with making candy for everyone especially for kids and to make this experience memorable for all to enjoy!
He looks miserable
Madonna Jeannotte Is this sarcasm?
seriously?
I think its sarcasm lol
what a super video and lovely family thank you so much for sharing
BEAUTIFUL. Wonderful skill. Wonderful machine.
I've been there before! Every year during Dickens on the Strand, my family goes to that shop. They're wonderful! Highly reccomend their taffy, it's really really good :D
Чего хорошего, когда тебе как свинье бросают конфеты? Ничего хорошего тут нет.
But where is it? What is the shop's name?
@@pattyavellan3035 The store is called uncle Bob's pigsty
@@alexplotnikov2658 thanks! :-)
@@pattyavellan3035 are you stupid?
his enthusiasm is breathtaking xD
The State Fair of Texas has equipment just like in this video. It's amazing that equipment well over 50 years old is still being used today. Freshly made taffy is totally awesome, and you get to choose the flavor(s) you like best. I like banana, strawberry, peanut butter, mint, and chocolate.
I love the way the Taffy Man talks.
"Hard Candy"... he really takes it literally, so tough.
"Rolls, and Royce, go get your brother Bentley...NOW! Kids!"
Thanks for sharing the experience. TrueType fascinating. 😋
Lived in Galveston for the last 10 years and love this place! I enjoy their ice cream the most. 😻
I'm watching this as I eat, taste, and chew on my summer limited edition sea taffy.
Lucky!
I don't care what you say. I'll take an old tyme confectionery in a historical district over a modern candy store ANY DAY of the week...
The old tyme aesthetic is just mindblowingly classic
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@@Not_Hawk Dude. Dont be THAT guy. Just dont.
Enjoy it before the robots take over all the jobs.
This is awesome! Thank you for the great video.
A true art from. Thanks for posting this.
This guy is amazing. Thanks for the video.
Sarah Augustine this place probably makes great taffy and they use machines, but if you would like to see candy made from scratch by hand go check out Hercules Candy it’s a small company that’s been around a long time based in New York. The family is awesome.
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just because they use a stretcher its not from scratch?? lol no one is gonna want to make 40 pound batches of anything on a hook on a wall douche .
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"Mommy I'm bored. This is taking too long. Can't we just get some Laffy Taffy."
We take our kids here, and they love it! This guy is actually super nice, and the rest of the shop is beautiful. Looks like time stood still in there.
Beautiful video, the machine also speaks "not bad" thanks for it to all for making it happen.
All those pieces of taffy given for free and I only heard 1 thankyou.
Back in the day... a parents looks would have crushed me if I did not have the manners to say "Thank You." Sad
It's no wonder we have half of our population feeling entitlements are justly due to them.
Thank you
In all honesty they should of said thank you for the demonstration as well. They were shown how to make taffy from a professional, who took the time to explain it to everyone.
Even if it's his job, you need to appreciate his hard work here; he could just make the taffy and skim over most of the processes (like the sweet/candy shop here does) but he doesn't, he explains it loud and thoroughly.
Shows ya how many parents aren't teaching their kids respect. . .sad.
Thanks for the toxic chemicals and sugar
Hey people at least he has a job and working. Dealing with the public every day would be a birch. I know I could not do it.
Wow, the process of making it is really fun.
Legend has it he’s still out there throwing taffy’s.
I don't know why....but the "what in the world are they doing?" in the beginning just made me laugh so hard😂
How are there 6500 dislikes? This place is awesome. I live in Oklahoma and have been there countless times.
I seriously hate when people judge someone else's occupation. If you want pizza delivered who delivers it? Are you making fun of them then? What about a cab driver if you've messed up so much you HAVE to rely on taxis! Or a caregiver that is taking care of your grandmother because you don't have time or simply do not want to do the dirty work. We all serve our purpose here. I think this man loves his job making candy. I know I enjoy watching the process. Imagine a world without candy makers. It would be depressing. We need different wonders in the world.
Quit judging. I hope everyone has an awesome week. No matter what your position is. You're needed and you are loved. ❤
OMG I've been here and it was so great to watch them. I was just new to Texas basic training and we took a furlough and went to Galveston. Happy days.
Whats a furlough? Like some kind of car?
@@greenlawnfarm5827 it's when you get time off that's what they called it I guess I'm older that you.
We call it summer vacation. Ok.
Happy days
Wow, God bless him. This looks very difficult.
I wonder how long he's been a confectioner, he's really good. And also he's so relaxed in front of the camera! I'd be stuttering and drooling on my shirt if I knew I was on camera😆
CharziParziPuddinPie He does it everyday because there are tourist that visit.
CharziParziPuddinPie- you get used to it. You kinda hide behind the persona. (I had a job during college that involved tourists with cameras.)
Cause he is a show off
I'd get the crowd going with dick jokes.
@@lopezfamily7085always the raza hating on our own.
We've been to this Candy Shop while visiting Galveston one weekend and the demonstration and the taffy were great.
I enjoyed watching this, certainly knows his trade👍
I believe that young man has spent time in the military.
That or prison
You got a mic, no need to shout
@@funkinpungent3706 Same difference
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Definitely military.
This guy seriously could have been a character on Breaking Bad.
FlyBoyBigBlue he'd be known as the Candy Man, or Sargent Candy Man because of his strong voice because he could be a drill Sargent
This here is a 10 gallon taffy stretcher machine. At Willy Wonka or Nestle, this baby would be right at home.
na more like a character from a show where there are nothing but fake ass wanna be gangsters !
Pollos
Gunny Candy ... "No I am not sweet. Yes, you will learn by the numbers. I will teach you!"
I miss good old fashion salt water taffy!! Made it as a child!! My mom and all my sisters at the time would spend a Saturday making batches of it!!
So much work for a little moment of sweet indulgence !
This place has the best candy on the island guaranteed and it's fun to watch him I'm lucky enough to live in Texas about 45 minutes from Galveston Island where this candy shop is if you ever get the opportunity to go go
Next time you go, tell him to put a little fun in his job. He looked like he hated everything ever in the history of ever.
I’m from there is a nice place
@rob. g Constructive criticism is a good thing. It helps you grow as a person, and helps your business reach new people. Being an asshole does nothing for anyone.
@@DalionHeartTTV Hahahaha - good response - made me laugh!
Damnit Bentley don't make me get you a leash backpack.
ARIZONA DRONE VIDS yank his choke chain! That kid sure doesn’t need any sugar.
Lmaoooo
I wonder if Bentley is a spoiled white kid with helicopter parents in their late 20's- early 30's.
i think benelli..not bentley..
Danget piper...
Spending summers at the shore saltwater taffy was a mainstay! I loved the stuff. They didn’t have this great presentation, just had the machine in the windows to watch. I May have to order me a box of mixed! Peanut butter was always a favorite!
very nice
I love the show while the kids watch how much of this hard and hard work.
0:05 "What in the world are they doing?"
Could'nt hold my laugh!
Cool, thanks for posting this video.
It looks delicious. Thanks for the great video.
Military Taffy Wonka ever seen with one thank you. I impressed of the process
imaschine still being used in the 21st century that is over 100 years old. Amazing. You can't find or buy craftsmanship like that anymore
yup, planned obsolescence wasn't invented back then
amazing ..
Love their candy, drinks, and ice cream! Wish I could order their candy and have it shipped to me like Lofty Pursuits and Hercules!
Great Work..... wow! What A Machine!
God I loved the confectioner he was such a fkn pro
This was wonderful to watch. I love seeing masters ply their trade, regardless of what their line if work is. Also, this Gent sounds like he's from Louisiana, rather than Texas, lol.
I highly recommend watching Lofty Pursuits. Not only does he ply the trade like a master, he doesn't sound like a drill master while doing it. He loves his job and it shows. This guy just looks like he's working at McDonalds, and it's bored out of his mind.
The guy sounds like he’s from Little Italy in Chicago or Cicero, Illinois.
Mob town.
Thanks for sharing your fun video!
Thanks for posting. An art for sure !
Get in line the Sarge says, this is the military
who needs a gym, when you can make Taffy!
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Amazing! And, relaxing to watch.
AWESOME! Thank you! Made our cold winter night🛡