However, one of the earliest forms of traditional Mexican candy is believed to be "alegría," meaning happiness or joy. “Energy bars made with amaranth, nuts, or pumpkin seeds were the first ...

Mexican candy holds immense cultural significance ... Palanquetas: A nut or seed bar that includes peanuts, pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds which are bound together with caramelized sugar or syrup ...

While the food was memorable, the complimentary Mexican milk candy known as leche ... his family's company fondly. "We made the pumpkin candy, sweet potato candy, coconut candy and milk candy ...

Bustling morning markets sell bundles of marigolds bound for the celebration’s ofrendas, or ritual offerings, and farmers hawk their prized calabaza, the Mexican word for pumpkin and squash.

Camotes, or candy made from sweet potatoes ... sweet potato, and pumpkin, or a stack of crumbly pink-and-white or Mexican flag-themed coconut bars. I’m sure I nibbled little pieces here and ...