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It's Easter Time, and that means Peeps


I can't decide whether I love Peeps or I hate them. My mom knows that I used to love them. When my sisters and I would get them as Easter gifts, I think I ended up eating the sum of them.

For me, Peeps have always been a "food" to eat when you don't have any self-control. [This may be the reason why they are such a popular item at Walmart.] Everyone knows they are bad for you. Everyone agrees that they don't taste very good. The allure is that they are so darn cute, you just want to eat them up. [Bonus: they are almost pure sugar.]

I don't think I've eaten a Peep in years. Perhaps one of my roommates got a pack a couple of years ago, but he was really possessive and kept them safe in his room. I may never eat another Peep again. But I may try this:


Peeps Lip Balm Review

“Peeps flavored lip balms do in fact exist. Available on Amazon for $3.99, or apparently in the Target $1 bins, they come in four different marshmallow cream flavors: grape, strawberry, vanilla, and cotton candy. The best part? None of these are even real Peeps flavors. Seriouseats.com ordered one of the intriguing sticks… Here’s a review for your pleasure.”

Other Peep Stuff:


*The Chicago Tribute ran a feature recently, with photos, describing how Easter Peeps are made.

*Click HERE if you are interested in participating in a "Meal that includes Peeps" blog contest. Contestants must post their entries before April 6th.


Peep Trivia:

*More than a billion Peeps are eaten every year. They are all created in small town of Bethlehem Pennsylvanian. Take a moment to breath in the irony of that name!

*Americans Eat enough Peeps just before Easter to circle the equator––twice! [That's over 600,000,000 Peeps!]

*Walmart sells enough Peeps to stretch from NYC to LA.

*Peeps have always been FAT FREE!

*Before this year, Peeps consisted of 90% sugar. Now, they have made a Sugar Free Box of Peeps. (I hear they're gross.)

*Peeps Official Website.

Video Source: ABCnews.com

Comments

  1. Julie TSat Apr 04, 11:04:00 AM MDT

    Bryan, I bought some green peeps to take to Columbus for Easter this year in your honor! I love knowing how they are made and thanks for saving me time on the lip balm! (I'm glad you were duped! It's a good way to remain humble!)

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  2. CourtneySat Apr 04, 12:13:00 PM MDT

    Peeps aren't my favorite. But I LOVE Easter candy!!

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  3. LizSat Apr 04, 05:39:00 PM MDT

    I think all Peeps are gross.

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  4. NoelleMon Apr 06, 09:36:00 AM MDT

    Peep chapstick, what a novel idea. I bet S & Sh would LOVE that stuff! The just love chapstick. Have you ever done peep wars in the microwave?

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  5. HeatherWed Apr 08, 08:50:00 AM MDT

    I hate peeps. But kids sure tend to love them. Why not? Sugar in cute animal forms.

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