C. T. Suddeth

Louisville candy: Modjeska (caramel biscuit) was invented in 1883 by Louisville candymaker Anton Busath and named after actress Helena Modjeska. After a 1947 fire destroyed the candy shop, Muth’s Candy’s (east Market, Louisville) took over production. Schimp’s Candies in Jeffersonville, Indiana and Bauer’s Candies Lawrenceburg, Kentucky also produce great modjeskas—both places have been around since the 19^th century. I have visited Muth’s and Schimpff’s, Bauer’s is next on my list.