PR201
Aunt Sally's Pralines Candy Box
New Orleans, LA
(On the site of the old slave block)
Pralines have been a prominent sweet treat in New Orleans since the 1700s. The recipe is said to have originated in France and made its way to Louisiana with French settlers. The candy became particularly popular in the South, where pecans were abundant.
One of the oldest praline companies in New Orleans is Aunt Sally's. The company was founded in 1935 by Pierre Bagur, who learned the art of making pralines from his Aunt Sally. Bagur began selling the candies in the French Quarter and soon expanded to a larger production facility. It was common to see stereotypical "Mammy" characters on their candy packaging and marketing. Today, Aunt Sally's operates several stores in the New Orleans area and ships pralines all over the country.
One of the oldest praline companies in New Orleans is Aunt Sally's. The company was founded in 1935 by Pierre Bagur, who learned the art of making pralines from his Aunt Sally. Bagur began selling the candies in the French Quarter and soon expanded to a larger production facility. It was common to see stereotypical "Mammy" characters on their candy packaging and marketing. Today, Aunt Sally's operates several stores in the New Orleans area and ships pralines all over the country.