Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Okay, all you sweet little ducklings out there in snack cake Land! I just read that Twinkies are making a come back!! Somebody went and bought the recipe's for Twinkies, Ho-ho's, Ding Dong's, Suzy Que's and the rest of this snack cake family. You should start seeing them on store shelves some time this summer. I don't know all the details. But what matters most is that we'll be able to finally satisfy our hunger for Hostess type snacks again. Long live the Ding Dong's!!!
Originally Posted By fkurucz I haven't eaten a Twinkie in over 20 years. If I'm going to consume empty calories, it'll be for something much better than a Twinkie.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Of all the things that COULD have comeback... the Big & Tasty, Horizons, the 57 Chevy Bel-Air... why oh why did it have to be the TWINKIE???
Originally Posted By dagobert What's the big deal about the Twinkies? I had some in the USA, but I didn't like them that much.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>What's the big deal about the Twinkies? I had some in the USA, but I didn't like them that much.<< Pure nostalgia, nothing more. Like most American "treats" they are far, far too sweet and don't have any flavor. The real reason Hostess went out of business is because the market for their disgusting products has been steadily shrinking over the years, though the Union does make for a convenient scape goat.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo If only they'd go back to the original banana filling, I might give them another shot.
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^You mean one that comes in a paper bag? Personally, I like to actually be able to taste the fruit in a pie, as opposed to being overwhelmed by sugar. We Americans are so accustomed to this that we expect it.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Actually, I have a really hard time eating breakfast early and during my summer vacation/job I need something I can eat on the fly while working and the fruit pies do the trick. They may not be a nutritious alternative to a real breakfast but they are filling and easy to eat one-handed while working. So even though I don't like Twinkies I will welcome the return of the Hostess fruit pie.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Personally, I like to actually be able to taste the fruit in a pie, as opposed to being overwhelmed by sugar. We Americans are so accustomed to this that we expect it*** Actually, although I agree with you in principle, and certainly agree that twinkies (and ding dongs, dry and blech!) are sugary and gross - I have a soft spot for the pies. Yes, they're pure sugar as well, but somehow they work. Yum! And also, I think you get a decent amount of (sugary) fruit...unless I'm thinking of different pies perhaps (but I don't think so)?
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^Well, I guess they do have some fruit in them after all, unlike Twinkies and Ding-Dongs. But I think they could do with half the sugar. And this applies to all pies and cakes they sell at your average supermarket in the USA. They're all sugar bombs. Having lived outside the USA I know it doesn't have to be this way. Once on a vacation in Mexico we had some pineapple pie for dessert. My wife immediately remarked something like: "Why don't they make pies like this back home? I can actually taste the pineapple."
Originally Posted By Mr X Definitely know what you mean - sweets in Japan are, in a word, sublime. And the perfect touch of sugar they use only enhances all the flavors amazingly, it never covers them up.
Originally Posted By teddibubbles I have been eating the banquet small micowave apple pies. they are yummy.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I agree that twinkies are pretty gross. I guess i am a snob and like things to be home made and fresh. It's good news for people who still like them i guess.
Originally Posted By schnebs I don't miss Twinkies all that much - there are a lot of brands selling Twinkies rip-offs, and I never was much of a fan in any case. But I'm glad to hear that Suzy Q's are coming back - I could never find a good replacement for them. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get on my scale and wonder why I can never lose any weight...
