Peeps are my Easter obsesssion. And basically just my obsession all year round. And though most people associated the fluffy sugar coated inflated marshmallow puffs with Easter, I embrace them through all seasons. In fact, as most of you are probably unaware, the Peep modo is "Always in Season." Which is very true. See, if you actually look around for them you will find that different peeps are made for every occasion that you can imagine, keeping me and other peep enthusiasts hooked all year long. They have them in pumpkin, hearts, gingerbread men, eggs, stars, tulips and plenty more.
I recently joined the Peeps fan club. Yes, I actually spent three minutes of my life filling out an online form entitling me to peep VIP status which includes emails including updates and fun facts, and some useful information about the history of peep production. I also own a peep coloring book and a peep pen. Apparently, I'm not alone in my passionate love for these sugary delights since as the website declares, "the amount of Peeps chicks and bunnies eaten on easter could more than circle the earth's circumference." I'm pretty sure I contribute quite a bit to that count, since I ate about 30 peeps on easter and about 20 a day for the next few days. See, it takes a little time after the holidays hit for me to adjust back to life without them. I personally prefer the classic yellow ducks--for some reason the ducks just taste better than the bunnys. I've only been disappointed in a type of peep exept for once instance, when I tried the Christmas stars which were peppermint flavor. Peppermint with marshmallow just tastes wrong, but everyone makes mistakes so I'm not holding a grudge. I'm not sure where this passion originated...maybe part of it is that they're just so dang cute. I love to let them sit out for few days until they get almost hard because it brings out the flavor. Other favorite methods of peep preparation is exploding them in the microwave, dipping them in chocolate, or places them on top of cupcakes. And if you don't like peeps I think you should give them another chance because you're really missing out on this somewhat unhealthy obsession that I have. And that's just unfortunate.
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4 comments:
Peeps. Fan. Club.
Still tryin' to get my head around that one. (No offense - everyone needs their quirky obessions, right?)
hey, what do ou think about marshmallow fondue? Just like chocolate fondue, only marshmallow! I though of that just today, and reading your blog reminded me of it... I think it could be pretty promising. I used a peep as an antenna ball, and it is still hanging on there bout 1,000 miles later. that is a pretty amazing candy
I really like them too, I just have to learn when to stop eating them because I will get sick long enough that it lasts me til next easter, where it starts all over.
Wow! Never thought you could actually join a peeps fan club... that's different... but fun too:) I really don't like peeps at all! But what I do enjoy is putting them in the microwave and watching them blow up like a balloon! You should all try it! It is very exciting!
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