I mentioned it last week, but short of home by dinner time after a road trip, the next best thing is picking up a pecan log or divinity at a gas station that has the red and yellow Stuckey's sign.Founded in 1937 when W.S. Stuckey opened a pecan stand in Georgia, Stuckey's reached it's peak of almost 350 stores during the 1970's before dwindling down to less than 100 under corporate neglect.
Today, under the tutelage of Chairman W.S. Stuckey, Jr. you can find stuckey's southern candy in over 200 franchises in 19 states coast-to-coast or online at www.stuckeys.com
Whether on the road or online, "Enjoy A Taste of [Stuckey's] Southern Hospitality"
Image Credits: Stuckey's
Oh gosh, one of the Stucky heirs lives in my hometown and throws a GIANT crawfish boil every year that is not to be missed. Thrilled to discover your blog via Tucker Blair's twitter, hell, thrilled to discover another person blogging about the south from such a unique angle
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Just got back from SC. I've lost my taste for sweet tea and Stuckeys. Hate to admit it. Still have a strong capacity and henkerin' for salt and fat though.
ReplyDeleteWhen driving from Nashville to Hilton Head my family stops at Stuckey's. There coconut macaroons always get me.
ReplyDeleteJessica: I'd love to attend that Boil - where do you live again? :)
ReplyDeleteADG: Oh, that taste for sweet tea will come back (I hope) and then we can grab one together in the OTA sometime. And if it doesn't come back, a G&T will be a nice substitute for a Tea.
Anon: Never tried 'em. Will do next go 'round.
Oh Lawd! Stuckey's has the BEST souvenirs! My friend Ashley brought me a Somebody Loves Me in Virginia ashtray last spring and it makes me smile every time I see it. Love your blog too!
ReplyDeleteLove me some Stuckey's! Pecan logs, Elvis mugs, pork rinds, it's all good!
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