What started as a family tradition has turned into a beloved local treat. Tasty Good Toffee didn’t begin as a business plan, it started with a granddaughter who simply wanted to learn her grandma’s recipe.
Katie Becker launched Tasty Good Toffee in 2013, transforming her grandmother’s handcrafted holiday tradition into a thriving business that now sells thousands of bags each year, while keeping a family legacy alive.
From Family Recipe to Nebraska Business
For nearly 50 years, Katie’s grandmother, Grandma B, made her signature toffee for family every December. The chocolatey, crunchy creation became a staple at family gatherings and Katie wanted to preserve the tradition by learning how to make it herself.
When friends and extended family started to request the toffee, Katie realized the recipe had potential beyond holiday gift-giving. In 2013, she officially turned Tasty Good Toffee into a business, still using her grandma’s original recipe without any changes.
Where to Buy Tasty Good Toffee in Omaha
Tasty Good Toffee is available at both Made in Omaha store locations, as well as a variety of retailers in Lincoln, which makes it easy for locals and visitors to pick up a bag of the handcrafted treat. The company also sells online through its website at tastygoodtoffee.com, shipping to customers across the country. The toffee comes in several flavors, all based on variations of the original family recipe that’s been perfected over decades.
Omaha’s Favorite Holiday Treat
While Tasty Good Toffee is available year-round, the Christmas season remains the busiest time for Katie’s business. She sells between 3,000 and 4,000 bags during the holiday months alone, as customers seek out the toffee for gifts and holiday celebrations.
The seasonal popularity mirrors how Katie’s grandmother originally shared the treat—as a December tradition meant to spread joy and bring people together.
A Family Business Honoring Grandma’s Legacy
Today, Tasty Good Toffee remains a true family operation. Katie’s parents often help with production. Her children have grown up alongside the brand and assist at events and sampling opportunities.
For Katie, every bag sold is a way to honor her grandmother’s memory and share a piece of her love with customers who may create their own family traditions with the toffee.
“My grandmother would be at every family event,” said Katie. “She would be talking to everybody and saying, ‘You got to come try this.’ She would just beam and be so excited.”
Supporting Local Food Makers
Tasty Good Toffee offers a taste of Nebraska family tradition whether you’re looking for a unique Omaha gift, planning holiday shopping or simply want to try a local treat with a heartwarming backstory.
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