salt water taffy

We have so much great food in New Jersey, but you won't believe what was chosen as the best summer food in the state.

This week we have been taking your votes at home for the local candy store that YOU think has the best salt water taffy here in Ocean County. I think we can all agree that when you think “summer” and think “candy” that you probably think “salt water taffy”. It’s just a Jersey Shore thing…..

You can really learn a lot about a state from its signature snack food. Buzzfeed went coast to coast to identify each state's "signature snack."

You can really learn a lot about a state from its signature snack food. Buzzfeed went coast to coast to identify each state's "signature snack."

Without a doubt, a variety of delicious desserts in something that isn't lacking in NJ. That's why Slate.com's official dessert choice for the Garden State is questionable.