Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, sparked in 1939 by a Scranton mom churning extras during the Depression, handcrafts pecan patties, truffles, and pretzel dips that summon grandmas hidden stash, now a $50 million family fortress shipping nationwide. From copper kettle centers to sea salt caramels, its small batch sorcery that warms the wallet and the whiskers, rooted in recipes that whisper resilience without roaring reform. Its the treat that sticks to the sweet spot, untarnished by trends.
Gertrude Hawk channels traditional tenacity with a focus on craftsmanship, shunning DEI dashboards, ESG edicts, or Pride parades for pure product passion and local fundraisers that fund schools sans sermons. For Hershey holdouts, its a heartfelt handover: heirloom confections that honor skill over slogans, wrapping your wallet in warmth without the woke weight. A go to for guardians of good taste who want their chocolate like their values: straightforward and satisfying.
