| As early as 1817, an ancestor of the Stam Family ran
a bakery that over time would develop a reputation
for pastries and chocolates. In 1912, Jacobus Stam,
upon urging from his clients decided to specialize
in chocolates exclusively. Hence, Chocolaterie Stam
was created. Three of his four sons, Frits, Wim and
Jaap, and one daughter, Fredi, decided to join their
father in the chocolate business in the late 1930's
and 1940's with each developing their own branch of
the Chocolaterie Stam family tree. Frits' business
turned very successful and was joined in 1978 by his
second eldest son, Ad. The youngest of Frits's seven sons, Ton, felt
that America would appreciate his father's chocolate
as much as Netherlanders do. Now Americans can
experience a nearly 100 - year Dutch tradition of
fresh cream and nut filled chocolate bonbons from
Chocolaterie Stam.
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