Recently we were approached by Kutztown University biology professor Dr. Robyn Underwood about the possibility of Josh Early Candies contributing cane sugar to a study she is conducting in conjunction with the Rodale Institute on the health of honey bees. In early spring, the bees need to be fed either through honey reserves left in the hive over winter, or in the… Read more

Despite the recent threat of snowstorms here in the Lehigh Valley, we managed to escape the messy weather and only had to contend with the minor inconvenience of a few flurries. The temperatures have been on the rise, and the warmer weather has coaxed the flower buds to begin nuzzling their way out of the ground.  Is it any wonder that the spring is one of our favorite times of the year at Josh Early Candies, if not for the milder… Read more

While we can't seem to escape the blistering cold here in the Lehigh Valley, there's definitely a warm hint of romance in the air. That can only mean one thing – Valentine's Day is right around the corner! We at Josh Early Candies recognize that your loved ones may not be close by to celebrate the holiday with you in person. With that in mind, we've come up with some great gifts ideas that you can order online and have shipped directly to your special someone for FREE. Our Heart-Shaped Sea Salt Gift Box ($25,… Read more

The holidays are a magical time in the Lehigh Valley, especially in Bethlehem, which has been referred to as "the Christmas City" since 1937. Every year, crowds of people pack our two Josh Early retail locations during the weeks leading up to Christmas, intent upon making our candies part of their holiday celebrations. With Christmas just over a week away, we understand that you may be scrambling to finish (or start?) your holiday shopping. If you're still looking for ideas, whether they are for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or for the person in your life who already… Read more

Do you remember how it felt to explore through your grandparents attic, searching through all of the memories and treasures that they had up there? The old violin, the high school yearbook, the black and white photos of your family. All precious heirlooms. Well, today we received a gift that gave us that exact feeling of nostalgia. We just received the oldest piece of Josh Early memorabilia that we have ever had. A very loyal Josh Early customer, Thomas Raug, gave us a candy tin that dates back to 1909. As you can see by… Read more

We go to great lengths at Josh Early to provide you with the freshest, most pure chocolates possible. That's why we NEVER use any preservatives, we never refrigerate or freeze our chocolates, and we encourage all of our employees to taste test our products on a regular basis as an added form of quality control (one of the benefits of working for a chocolate company!). So, when you buy chocolates from Josh Early, you know you are getting the freshest chocolates possible. But once you take the chocolate home, how can you ensure the freshness lasts?… Read more