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Mention Irish potato candy to people not from Philadelphia, and they likely won’t know what you’re talking about. Then they’ll be intrigued to discover there’s absolutely no potato in the recipe. For people who grew up in Philly, of course, the St. Patrick’s Day sweets are a time-honored tradition. They’re also a perfect example of the idiosyncrasies that define the city.