<p>The only time as a kid that I really remember getting one of these specialties like a Ding Dong or Twinkie is when we were going on a class field trip and we had to brown bag our lunch - then my mom would let us pick one of these type treats and one of the individual serving size chip bags - I used to get so excited!! (in elementary we walked home for lunch so brown bagging was rare).</p>
<p>When my kids were young we had a Hostess outlet in town. We’d go there every once in a while and load up on treats and I’d put them in the freezer. Ho-Ho/Ding Dong’s dirt cheap! </p>
<p>When S was playing tee ball and we were responsible for bringing the treat, we bought the white with red “trim” baseball cupcakes a few times. :)</p>
<p>They do make CHoCOLATE twinkles! I have never been a Twinkie fan, but when I was in Walmart last month, I saw twinkles with chocolate filling. They had way less fat than I expected so I actually bought them. They are a small indulgence when I need a treat. I think the sponge cake is what keeps the fat down. The plain white cream ones don’t interest me.</p>
<p>I grew up where Sunbeam was the bread of choice - it would be impossible to get more processed than that stuff. We loved it with Skippy creamy peanut butter and, of course, Marshmallow Fluff. I think I’ll make a Fluffernutter the next time I have a really awful day.</p>
<p>But now I can’t stop thinking about Sno-balls. The coconut flakes camouflaged the taste of the frosting.</p>
<p>I grew up in TastyCake land. Everyone had their favs: me=the peanut butter cups, frozen; dad=choco cupcakes; mom=vanilla creme filled. Pepperidge Farm raspberry thing-a-things (u know the name, fruit inbetween triangles of dough, that you heat in oven) stocked the freezer. </p>
<p>Ooh - Pepperidge Farm raspberry turnovers, YUM! Great memories of those. Thanks, bookworm! How about Honeybun cinnamon rolls warmed in the oven for breakfast? They were a “special day” treat at our house - birthdays, first day of school, standardized testing days.</p>
<p>vh, u named my 3 favs! I always kept a box of one or the other in the freezer. So, I bought Skittles, so I won’t be tempted. Gosh, it is sooo hard to lose 4 pounds</p>
<p>callark, thanks for reminding me of the name. It shows how long I’ve refrained from buying such terrific food items.</p>
<p>Anyone know Ice Cubes?
Small, gold foil wrapped squares of chocolate. Very soft consistency and really light colored milk chocolate.
Mmmmmm. Melt in your mouth goodness.
Havent seen them in years, sadly.</p>
<p>musicmom, funny you should mention Ice Cubes. I just saw them on an aisle display at my grocery’s bulk foods section, I was really tempted to get a couple. Except we all know where that would go. One leads to two which leads to…</p>
<p>I’d never seen or heard or Pepperidge Farms raspberry turnovers - then on the same shopping trip where I spotted the Ice Cubes there they were! We used to have the apple dumplings - I’d put them in the oven when we were having a not so great dinner and it usually induced the children to finish their dinner - smelled so good baking, topped with vanilla ice cream and Smuckers caramel sauce! </p>
<p>Now everyone knows why I struggle with weight! </p>
<p>Musicmom, we were trying to explain Ice Cubes to our kids a couple years ago and got the <em>blank stare</em>. This summer D and I went on a day trip and stumbled across a tub of Ice Cubes in a candy store we visited, so we got a couple. MMM they were good, but sadly, D was not impressed at all…</p>
<p>As for Candy…I’m quite the expert, although I am not a huge chocolate fan. Anything that is pure, unadulterated sugar - preferably chewy and sour- is what I love. Sourpatch kids, Skittles, Chewy Spree, Chewy Sweettarts, Sweettarts Jelly Beans, you name it, YUM. But not Gummy Bears. I hate those things.</p>
<p>On a trip (and only on a trip), we get a bag of pink Canada Mints. A leftover tradition from when I was a kid. They’re called “Pinkies”.</p>
<p>Sabaray, if you had bought the raspberry turnovers, you’d learn the love. That being said, I am a berry person. I find cooked apples taste mushy. When I use to bake apple pies, I’d look for crispiest apples I could find. I prefer to bake and eat blueberry or mixed berry pies, or my lemon meringue. </p>
<p>I LOVE Mounds bars, but apparently that combination of dark chocolate and coconut is “for old people” (or so I’ve been told). That’s okay - more for me, less for trick-or-treaters! </p>
<p>I’m sure they’re delicious, bookworm…I’ve never met a pastry I didn’t like. I also love Mounds bars…really anything with coconut. This thread is really dangerous! </p>