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These days, however, Peeps have come into their own. They're everywhere and in new and different forms all year long. But Easter is still their time to shine. And despite all that sugar, their bright colors and cuteness make them fun even if you don't actually eat them. So today we celebrate Peeps in all their glory.
There are art shows celebrating Peeps, like this annual one from The Carroll County Arts Council. (Click on the years to see the exhibits or go their website for more information)
And, yes, there are Peeps videos on YouTube. Many of them. Peep plays based on Project Runway, Star Wars, The Shining, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and more. In the interest of keeping it short, here's a more generic (and much shorter) video.
And one where they played a minor role (secondary character, if you will).
And, of course, a video than answers the question how many Peeps can you fit in a VW Beetle? (But not really).
And, of course, there are recipes, like these cute bunny cupcake push ups from Love From the Oven.
So...have you had your Peeps today? (I haven't, but if I was going to eat one, it would definitely be the ones covered in chocolate. Yum. Chocolate).
Have a happy (and colorful) day!
As an Australian PEEPS are unknown to me. Are they marshmallow? No matter what they are they look SWEET!!
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Ahhhhhh...oooooh...the first bite! The sugar, the food dye, the marshmallow oblivion : )
ReplyDeleteDress 'em up, dress 'em down...unique sweet treat that can't be beat ; )
I think I saw them years ago, but I've never tried them. Since I easily break teeth and/or fillings (on a peanut, on a saltine cracker, on a potato chip, etc.), and have several areas of fillings and re-fillings and root canals, I think I'll pass on this delight. Do enjoy, though!
ReplyDeleteMary, yes, they're marshmallow...sort of. There's a lot of sugar on the outside. Sometimes I forget that we're international here. But I'm one of those who'd like to see more back and forth. I was in heaven when Tim Tams came here two years ago (for those of you who are not Australian or don't know anyone who's been to Australia, then you may have missed these. They're yummy cookies, my son brought me some several years ago when he came back from a trip to Australia and Target now carries them in the US).
ReplyDeleteI've been keeping my fingers crossed that Jaffa Cakes (from England) will someday arrive in the Chicago area. We have Pyms, which are sort of the equivalent, but...not exactly, although I haven't yet figured out what's quite off. They have the cake/cookie center, the orange bit on top of that and the chocolate coating. I think that the cake is slightly different. And the price. Pyms are much more expensive. (Note: this may be a good thing. I could eat a million Jaffa Cakes...if I could get them away from my dh)!
Virginia, looks like you know your Peeps! LOL
And Elaine, I feel for you. I don't have breakable teeth, but I've had more than one root canal.
I eat them once in a while... never cared for the pink ones though... have to introduce my little nephew to them! :)
ReplyDeleteColleen, are they different flavors? (I don't even know. I just thought the colors were there for the sake of having different colors).
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