What Is a Modjeska Candy?
A Modjeska Is a Confection Consisting of Marshmallow Dipped in Caramel. It Was Created in the 1880S in Louisville, Kentucky by Confectioner Anton Busath...
A Modjeska is a confection consisting of marshmallow dipped in caramel. It was created in the 1880s in Louisville, Kentucky by confectioner Anton Busath (1845-1908) to honor Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska, who was performing there in the US debut production of Ibsen's A Doll's House.
Are Modjeskas gluten free?
Available as original or with Guittard dark chocolate. Gluten free.
Where is Modjeskas?
The scrumptious combination of a soft marshmallow and a butter and cream caramel was created by Louisville confectioner Anton Busath. Hailing from Alsace, France, he opened a candy store on Fourth Street, near the McCauley Theater.