Candy peeps are they a go or a no? Why ? I like them

[debm55]

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. No from me. Maybe if they were coated in caramel and then chocolate!

[debm55]

3. Thank you 50 Shades Of Blue. Interesting recipe.

[No Vested Interest]

2. All things in moderation - okay...

Why? They are traditional ... and irresistible.

[debm55]

7. Thank you No Vested Interested. They have them for all seasons now---pumpkins. Christmas trees, I really like the yellow

sugary peeps.

[OAITW r.2.0]

4. Don't like, mainly because they don't taste like chicken.

[debm55]

8. Thank you OAITW r.2.0. They are not supposed to taste like chicken,, but a sugar coated confection of sweetness.

[OAITW r.2.0]

21. I did not know.

I remember eating one back in '58 and thinking, this is awful chicken. Haven't eaten one since.

[pansypoo53219]

89. that would improve them.

[debm55]

91. HAHAHAHAHAH. Ty pansypoo53219, Someone posted that there was a Dr. Pepper flavored one.

[Deuxcents]

5. It's a no for me.

[debm55]

12. Deuxcents. Thank you. It's a taste of heaven for me.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. I like a couple at Easter. Just as long as they're soft. I like the

marshmallow and sugar combo.

[BigMin28]

9. No for me

I like marshmallows in hot chocolate and roasted on a fire. Otherwise no.

[debm55]

48. Thank you. BigMin28

[BigMin28]

50. You are very welcome!

[debm55]

13. True sinkingfeeling, they go stale very quickly. Pure heaven the marshmallow and sugar combo.

[kozar]

10. Nope

Big nope, chickens , should be roasted, fried, baked,
Chickens, should not taste like marshmallows..

Lol

Koz

[debm55]

16. Kozar,kozar, kozar. I understand your decision for a nope. but this is candy--the food of the gods.

[rsdsharp]

11. They are sorta traditional at our house. My late father-in-law loved them.

But, he liked them stale for some reason. The day after Easter, when they went on sale, he’d go out and buy several packages. He’d bring them home, and slit the wrappers, so that air could get to them. After a few days they were crunchy.

[debm55]

18. Thank you rsdsharp, That is quite an idea, if you like stale ones. I like them soft. I do wait until Easter Monday to

buy boxes of Reeses eggs and peeps. By the way, do you like the yellow or pink ones?

[rsdsharp]

24. Marshmallow is marshmallow. The food coloring neither adds nor detracts.

[debm55]

28. Ty rsdsharp. but I have to disagree with you. The yellow ones are a little to close to eating real peeps while the pink

are a treat to behold.

[rsdsharp]

35. You've eaten real peeps? I'm shocked!

[debm55]

37. No, I do eat real yellow peeps. but as a kid that did look like it. I like the pink ones better then the yellow.

[beveeheart]

80. I like them stale too.

Very chewy!

[debm55]

84. HAHAHAHAHAH. I like them fresh . Ty you beveeheat. Enjoy.

[Raven123]

14. So so. But darn it, you got me on those malted milk treats, so I bought some.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. I'm a crazed zombie when it comes to those malted milk robin's eggs.

I cannot stop once I start. I need to join a malted milk candy anonymous program.

[debm55]

25. TY Diamond_Dog, you have to admit that they are good. MMCA Hello, my name is Diamond_Dog and I am addicted to malted

milk candy.

[debm55]

19. Those are very good too, I guess it was the Easter basket thread. Enjoy them, they are also a treat from the gods.

[debm55]

83. Ty Raven123, enjoy them

[Lemonwurst]

15. The yellow things?

I did, I used to love them. I don’t blame anyone for still eating them and feeling great about it!

My cravings for sugar changed over time into cravings for hot sauce, bitter spirits, and salty, crunchy snack foods. But here are my favorite “awful” sugary treats I used to gorge on:

1. Candy corn “pumpkins” (my favorite)
2. Circus peanuts (the orange ones, with zero peanut in it’s composition)
3. Squirrel Nut wrapped candy
4. Hostess Cupcakes
5. Root beer barrels
6. Rolos

These are just a few off the top of my head, and no doubt there are many more I just haven’t seen or thought of in eons.

[debm55]

22. TY Lemonwurst. I agree with your list except for the Rolos. Heaven, I'm in heaven ,when I take a bite of them.

[Brother Buzz]

20. My Peeps are family heirlooms and not for eating

Mom pulled them out every year and parked them is a basket with plastic grass up on the mantel. The four Peeps are still in the box with a window. I think they used to be yellow, but they faded to white.

I have them today, stashed in a drawer somewhere.

[debm55]

23. Ty Brother Buzz. I always hated when they where place in the mylar grass and it would stick to the candy peeps.

[SARose]

26. Ewwwwww

Oh, that’s a hell to the no. 😂

[debm55]

30. Ty SARose, well some people must like them as they are sold for every holiday. Can you imagine that???? A year full of

Marshmallow Delight, if and when I want them

[SARose]

36. Sorry deb

When I was 3/4 years old a relative gave me a marshmallow. She popped it in my mouth and that thing began to grow, and grow, and grow. I couldn’t swallow it OR spit it out. 😂

My Mamma rescued me with her finger. I was scarred for life. No marshmallow, Peeps, circus peanuts, moon pies, snow balls. Nooooooo 😂

[debm55]

38. I agree, about the circus peanuts---they are nasty. Sorry, SARose you had a bad experience.

[debm55]

67. Sorry SARose, I am sorry for you. my friend. no need to say you are sorry. You could have chocked on it. Love ya, Debbie

[gay texan]

27. Yes

And for cheap thrills put them in the microwave

[debm55]

31. gay texan------that there is fighten words.-------------

[gay texan]

39. Just microwave one

Its hillarious! They get really big!

[debm55]

46. Ty, I will have to try.

[Niagara]

29. Ermmmm .... I don't know.

I don't think I've ever tried candy peeps.



I would definitely take regular sized marshmallows and roast a few over a campfire and devour those !!!

[debm55]

32. You have to try one, just one, Niagara, and you too will be addicted.

[a kennedy]

33. I bought my husband Peeps gummies.

he loves gummies, and no there is no weed in em.

[debm55]

34. TY, a kennedy. Those sound good. That was very nice of you to do that.

[Unwind Your Mind]

40. I read somewhere about roasting them over a campfire

Sounds interesting to me. I’m planning to get some for this summer’s camping

Anyone have tips for keeping them fresh until end of June?

[debm55]

43. TY Unwind Your Mind. Keep them in the box. and put them in two zip lock baggies. Hope it works.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

41. I like peeps too

The Dr Pepper flavored ones are awesome
Peeps are better when stale too.

[debm55]

45. TY I_UndergroundPanther. No stale ones for me.

[Dulcinea]

42. It's a no from me.

I buy them for my husband. He loves them.

[debm55]

44. Thank you, Dulcinea.

[yellowdogintexas]

47. I do not like anything that sweet. Marshmallow is only good on the end of a stick over a fire

on the other hand:
https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2024/03/winners-named-for-this-years-peeps-diorama-contest/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/03/28/peeps-diorama-contest-winners-2024/

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/35-things-to-do-with-peeps-besides-eat-them/

[ProfessorGAC]

49. No Go Here

For both of us.
I hate the texture & that it's pure sweetness.
My wife doesn't like the sweetness or stickiness.
So, we're a no.

[debm55]

69. Thank you ProfessorGAC and Mrs. Professor GAC. We each have our likes and dislikes.

[woodsprite]

51. I always thought "meh", until I tried the Donut Shop Coffee Peeps

Then I had to limit myself. 😂

[debm55]

70. Thank you woodsprite. They are addicting.

[LoisB]

52. It's a "go" for me but only the yellow ones.

[debm55]

71. Ty LoisB. I like the pink and yellow ones.

[Ocelot II]

54. I don't care much for them as food, but I do like them as sculptural elements

and objets d'art. Behold the Peeps Diorama Contest: https://libraryartscenter.org/peeps/

[EverHopeful]

62. Thanks!

Was looking for a link to Peeps Dioramas to post. Don't like to eat them but love the creativity of those who make Peeps dioramas.

My SIL likes to soak them in vodka but the sound of that makes me even sicker than the thought of Peeps alone (too sweet, when marshmallows are one of humankind's best inventions, why spoil them by making them too sweet?)

[debm55]

66. TY Ocelot II , that is is neat. I spent some time just looking at them. I'll have to do that next Easter. Thanks for the

link,

[Picaro]

55. Ick!

Never liked them. Right up there with candy corn in my book.

[debm55]

65. OH, candy corn is the worst IMO,

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[happybird]

56. Nope

But, in a pinch, I’ll choke one down of there are no other sweets in the house. Gotta have my sugar!

I think it’s the texture I don’t like? So sticky sweet smooth on the inside with the sugar crunch from the coating. Just doesn’t do it for me.

[debm55]

72. Ty happybird. I am not addicted or anything and I agree with your reasoning. I liked them better when they were only

available at Easter as it made it special. We share a box here and that is it.

[patphil]

57. No go; too much sugar.

[Backseat Driver]

58. I've had a few as a kid. They were self-purged from my diet after visiting w/a physician who ix-nayed carb-y sugar!

Just to be clear - cheesecake and/or Honey Jack is medicinal, LOL! I'm a bad girl!

[debm55]

73. HAHAHAHAHAH. you better stay off of the cheesecake and Honey Jack. My husband tells me that carrot cake has all the

food elements----icing-dairy, cake--bread, raisins and pineapple,---fruits. carrots--vegetables

[nocoincidences]

59. Once upon a time

You could call the Peeps factory and request that they send the Peeps Bus to your place of business for an event. Our local library had the bus there one year. I don't think they do that anymore but it looks like they do have a Peeps bug that goes to events. You could probably invite it to the dinner....

[debm55]

74. Great idea. Will ask them to park in front of the house so they know where the dinner is. Good idea. ty.

[doc03]

60. I like them, I saw some Dr. Pepper peeps in a store yesterday. nt

[debm55]

75. Ty you doc03. did you buy them? Dr.Pepper peeps might be a little sweet for me.

[doc03]

82. I have to avoid sweets so no I didn't nt

[debm55]

86. Sorry doc03

[RainCaster]

61. I still have some left from last Easter

[debm55]

76. Ty RainCaster. Aren't they stale?

[RainCaster]

85. Ummm - how can I tell?

[snpsmom]

63. Not for eating

Although I do enjoy the dioramas that are created every year https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/03/28/peeps-diorama-contest-winners-2024/

[debm55]

78. Ty snpsmom. Those are neat.

[Thunderbeast]

64. We roast them over a fire...

Taste like creme brulee!

[debm55]

68. Oh that sounds so good. I will try it. Love, creme brulee. Thank you , thunderbeast for the idea.

[MOMFUDSKI]

77. Always liked them.

But they had to be old and dried out and chewy.

[debm55]

79. Ty MOMFUDSKI, You liked the stale ones????

[Arne]

81. Peeps are from little eggs and eggs are Eastery.

So I do like them but dislike Jellybeans.
Never understood beans made of jelly,
and they remind me of Ron Raygun

[debm55]

87. agree

[LeonidPlanck]

88. Unpopular Opinion:

Only if they were made of broccoli. I like broccoli. I tried a Peep once. It was too sweet and the sugar gave it a disagreeable texture to me. IIRC it almost seemed bitter.

(Sorry, it’s been something like 25 years since I left DU and can’t remember all the emoticon :codes: )

So just imagine me shrugging I guess.

[debm55]

90. Thank you LeonidPlanck and welcome Back. I use the Smilies.

[LeonidPlanck]

92. Thanks.

I saw the smiles button after I posted, but I had memorized most of them back in the prehistory of DU. Place hasn’t changed much.

[10 Turtle Day]

93. Peeps s'mores are dynamite

We experimented at work one year, making them in the break room microwave. It was a fun group activity and beats working!

[debm55]

96. HAHAHAHAHAHHA I will try that. Thank you 10 Turtle Day for the suggestion.

[Hikerchick57]

94. Spongy sugar with all kinds of artificial stuff on a bed of organic kale, of course once every year. LOL

[debm55]

98. Thank you Hickergirl. Once a year and the taste will last for that year.

[Different Drummer]

95. I just had the first one I've ever had in my 62+ years today.

Not bad, but not great.

[debm55]

97. Thank you Different_Drummer. At least you tried them---I am proud of you.