Owyhee’s Old Faithful for Friday!

Owyhee is a company name that you probably aren’t familiar with.  Even so, you might know their best-known but oddly-named treat, the Idaho Spud.

Having created much more than just their famous Spud, Owyhee have been producing one particular delicious treat for over three decades; the aptly-named Old Faithful.

Owyhee’s Old Faithful tended to be a regional treat over the years and these days is one that, outside of the Idaho area, you’re most likely to find at a candy specialty store.

I have one vintage example of an Old Faithful wrapper in my collection that dates back to the early 1980’s.  Here it is:

Idaho Candy Company – Owyhee – Old Faithful – candy wrapper – 1982

During a recent visit to Nebraska I was able to pick up a current Old Faithful at Omaha’s Hollywood Candy store.  Old Faithful bars are still produced by the Idaho Candy Company, but I did notice that the Owyhee name is no longer included on packages.  Here’s how the wrappers look now:

Idaho Candy Company – Old Faithful – candy wrapper – 2013

I’d never had an Old Faithful before and I gotta say it was quite delicious!  I’ll certainly be picking a couple up again the next time I see them.

And that’s everything for this Old Faithful Friday.

See you next time!