First Harvest of 2015 Irish Potato Season

Now that March has blown in it is time for Irish potato season. These traditional hand made candies have a devoted following and have been eagerly anticipated by many over the last several blustery weeks.

Don’t know what an Irish potato is? It’s an old-fashioned candy made up of a coconut cream centre which is then rolled in a cinnamon mixture, creating a striking resemblance to a potato fresh from the ground. However we don’t recommend washing them before eating.

With the long history of candy makers in Guelph the popularity of these one a year treats in the city stretches back well before Candies of Merritt opened in 1972. Our first harvest of the year is in. There will be multiple harvests during the 2015 season until close on Tuesday March 17th.

It doesn’t matter whether you say po-TAY-to or po-TAH-to. Make sure to pick up this tasty treat before the season is done.