Re: OT: Story - Twinkie the Kid

But some things *do* still taste as good as they used to. Genuine Italian lemon ice and Good 'n Plentys, among others...

Celine

Agreed. And if anyone figures out a way to do low-carb marshmallows, and graham crackers, I'd be the first in line for S'mores. (The low-carb chocolate already exists...)

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Ewwww... never could stand Good 'n Plentys......Yick, splththth, uggg...... Don't like the fruitflavored version either.... Kaytee "Simplexities" on

Hmm.... I liked those as a kid, too. Also broccoli.... I've gotten more tolerant of spicy foods than I was before, but still don't like pepper, chili powder or other "strong" flavors (except ginger and garlic! Love those). Well, I like(d) mild, "American" type curry-- the authentic Indian and Thai versions sear the inside of my mouth so I can't taste anything past the first nibble.... Wasabi and Chinese mustard were never experienced until adulthood, but I like them now, in moderation. Can't think of anything that I used to "hate" that I now "like". Or, vice versa. Just changes in tolerances for both. Kaytee "Simplexities" on

I love licorice, and as a kid in Oakland I used to like to chew on the "wild" fennel.

Tina

ROTFL

gads ---- I can't wait until you publish a book - you will be more famous than Erma Bombeck....(http://

Dayton OHio writer - she had a syndicated column - don't know if youremember her). you know - there is an Erma Bombeck writing contest -and a writing workshop for amateur writers every year -- you should enter.... next year - 2003 is already closed... workshop is here at University of Dayton -and they recently dedicated amemorial to her on campusI hope you print off and save all these things...BY THE WAY - everyone should read this year's winning essay - which is aboutMAMMOGRAMS - believe me - you don't want to miss it.... I'm still rolling around laughing at your Twinkie story - however I will admit to still having a foundness for the Little Debbie brand of snack cakes - Mike and I are fond of the "Zebra" cakes and the Strawberry Shortcake Rolls...

they make a Devil Creme's snack cake

is that what you call a Devil Dog??? still laughing......

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Yeah! God, I love fennel. And Good 'n' Plentys too. Last night, Kevin took me out to dinner, and I had beet, mint, and fennel pasta.

YUM to both of you! I'm not a candy person, in general (being allergic to chocolate takes the joy out of life) but I love licorice, and just scored a bag of really good Aussie stuff (LOL sounds like a drug buy!). It's Kookaburra licorice, and it's kinda like Twizzlers but beefier in size and softer in texture, instead of plastic-like. Deeelicious!

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My favorite black licorice is Panda. I also like experimenting with Dutch licorice, which has about as many variations as chocolate.

Tina

Serendipity strikes again! Just after reading this, I was out at the local "fancy grocery" (Central Market), and what did I see but Kookaburra! So I grabbed a bag. Yum! It's a different flavor from American black, but still very good. My partner is going to hate me -- he loathes the stuff, and it does get on one's breath...

Celine

Eeewww.... Yes. Just the smell of them makes me nausiated. And they tasted like soap, to me. I don't like licorice candy-- either the real stuff or the fake, but I like the Chinese licorice flavored confections-- salted plums, red ginger, li hing mui powder covered whatevers. Fennel is OK-- I have the wild stuff growing here & there in my front yard; I wish the swallow tail butterflies would return (loved the worms!), and an occasional nibble is nice. Don't like anise though-- can't stand the anise cookies/cakes that seem to be required at Christmas time.... According to my mother, at one point I DID like licorice. Sometime when I was still in diapers, I got hold of a bag of the real stuff-- some Dutch licorice my grandmother was given. When my mother found me under the table, the bag was empty, and she had a "tar baby"-- I was coated with the stuff and had black diarrhea for a couple of days.... Maybe that "overdose" is why I don't like it....

I always eat the parsley... unless it's nasty looking. Also lettuce and kale leaves used as "garnish" or as whatever they call it when it is used sort of like a doily ON the plate to present the entree.

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