OUR STORY THROUGH TIME
A Legacy of Candy-Making Across the Years
They were host parents to Alfonso’s sister Rinamai in New Jersey in 1971. Alfonso was 10 years old when she came back and he heard stories about Walter and his candy-making. Fascinated it sparked a desire for him to learn more and even as a kid he started experimenting in his own kitchen.
A Historic Legacy
Walter’s Books The Art of Candy Making When Walter passed, Karen Zittle sent Alfonso a few books from his collection on the art of candy making. She knew about his enthusiasm throughout the years and knew they were in the right hands to continue to keep the art of candy-making alive.
Another P.S. Note
Karen’s Note This is a note that Karen Zittle wrote and sent to Alfonso after he told her about his idea to name the candy company he was going to start after her late husband, Walter. Along with that, she sent him a gold watch.
Built their own Candy Trailer
With the help of their 4 kids, Alejandra and Alfonso Porras decided to build their own trailer after visiting the San Diego Swap meet. They decided to construct their own trailer to move around, bring to people and make fresh product in front of them. After 3 years of ensuring they met all the Health Deparment’s requirements, the trailer was ready to go to the streets and bring people some sweetness.
A dream come true
Just like the trailer kitchen, Alejandra and Alfonso remodeled a retail space alongside their children. After a lot of hard work, they opened up their first retail storefront, after a few years of working at the farmer’s markets. This was a dream come true for them. This allowed them to come to a new challenge of learning and developing new recipes and products.