Elmer's Fine Foods, or just Elmer's, is a snack food company based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Started in 1946, Elmer's makes snack products like its popular Chee Wees (a common New Orleanian phrase for any cheese puffs) and Mardi Gras cheese curls sold in various southeast states. The Elmer's mascot is a mouse in a tuxedo and spats. Their plant and offices are located in the Ninth Ward, a part of New Orleans that was heavily flooded by Hurricane Katrina. They also specialize in the production of Easter candy such as Heavenly Hash and Gold Bricks that are popular in the Gulf coast states. As of December 26, 2006, Elmer's offices have been rebuilt, and they are currently taking orders and shipping products.
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