Wow! Thanks everyone for all of the name suggestions for Kevin, and keep them coming! This is fantastic!
I realized today that I haven't blogged about an amazing new invention: Holiday Cookie Flavored Peeps! I know that my partner Mariko is largely considered the Peep queen, but she hasn't blogged this - so I have to!
I originally picked up a couple of packages of these to send as gifts to folks overseas, but I had to try one for myself. Am I the only one who has tried these?!? They are *so* good! I'm normally not much of a peep person - kinda take 'em or leave 'em. But these actually taste like something (not sure what...), and it's really good! I went to look for more information on these bits of spongy deliciousness, and I discovered an entire Official Peeps Website full of tidbits. Of course, I was immediately drawn to the Featured Recipes and Crafts section.
I bet you didn't know that you can make a candleholder out of the Christmas tree-shaped peeps:
And, I think I have to officially throw down the gauntlet and challenge Mariko to make this (bring on the diabetes) holiday treat:
What do you think Mariko? Are you up to the challenge of making the Peep "Circle of Friends" Holiday Cake? I think your guests would love it!
I haven't tried these Peeps, but I love, love, love the strawberry Valentines peeps! I don't know why they don't add a real flavor, other than "sugar" to all of the peeps. They're so good when they taste like something.
Posted by: Erika | December 19, 2006 at 07:24 PM
Oh, the suspense! Will Mariko be man enough to accept your challenge!?!
Posted by: molly | December 19, 2006 at 09:49 PM
wow and to think not long ago the only peeps you could get were yellow chicks.
Posted by: maryse | December 20, 2006 at 03:08 AM
this is the funniest post i've read in ages. throwing down the peep gauntlet!!! :)
Posted by: carolyn | December 20, 2006 at 05:18 AM
we secretly signed up a guy at work to the peep fan club last year. he gets a news letter and tshirt. sweet!
Posted by: hannah | December 20, 2006 at 08:14 AM
Oh, I've tried those peeps and they are great! My personal favs are the cocoa bats at Halloween, but they are surprisingly hard to find. Can't wait to see if Mariko comes up with that cake!
Posted by: Rita | December 20, 2006 at 08:50 AM
They are certainly becoming more creative with the Peeps nowadays--how cute. I love all the little decorating ideas.
Posted by: June | December 20, 2006 at 09:01 AM
Can you get sugar poisoning??????
Mariko - the challenge is set :)
Posted by: Alison | December 24, 2006 at 05:03 PM