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The Strike that Killed Twinkies

I woke up this morning in a good mood. I had been fighting off allergies or a cold, but I slept well last night. I happily came into work, looking forward to the weekend, the short workweek, and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Then, the unimaginable happened. I logged into Facebook and saw that Hostess is shutting down. In case you aren’t aware, Hostess Brands, Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of bakery goods in the U.S. They are the makers of Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs, Nature’s Pride (I love that bread!), Ho Ho’s, Sno Balls (which I never liked – … Continue reading →

Defending the Twinkie

Have you heard of the “Twinkie diet”? I hadn’t until I posted a blog about my young daughter’s obsession with HoHos and the potential demise of Hostess’ popular pre-packaged snacks. A few days ago the company filed for bankruptcy protection and like millions of Americans I felt the need to voice my exasperation about the unfathomable thought that Hostess’ creme-filled treats may no longer be a staple in my kid’s lunch box. A short time later I received an email from a reader sharing his own Hostess memories. Apparently, his mom tucked a Twinkie in his lunch box each day … Continue reading →

And You Thought Hot Dogs Were Bad For Kids

Don’t you love it when other parents agree with you? I had to chuckle reading fellow blogger Matt Pinkston’s take on hot dogs. The dad of four kids is as repulsed by the popular kiddie menu option as I am. As he noted in a previous post: “After four years of undergraduate science, and understanding thoroughly what sodium nitrates and nitrates, corn syrup, food colorings, and parasites in hot dogs will do to people, I’m not a fan. The conflict intensifies when one child requests hamburger, which I then prepare, then insists on hot dogs, an item seldom in the … Continue reading →