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In 2012 and 2013, it looked like National Twinkies Day, April 6th, might be in jeopardy. Hostess Brands, the manufacturer, closed 33 bakeries in November 2012, declaring bankruptcy. But thanks to an investment by two private equity firms, the golden snacks were back on the shelf in July 2013. And a number of fans don’t…
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Peeps donuts, new this year. Photo courtesy Dunkin’ Donuts. Why did it take so long, we wondered, as we read the press release about Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Easter donut topped with a real Peeps marshmallow chick. The yeast donut, shaped like a flower, is available in two flavors: strawberry flavored icing with pastel green…
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We’re cooking up some food fun for tomorrow, April Fool’s Day. This year, it’s trompe-l’oeil food. Trompe-l’oeil (pronounced trump LOY), French for “deceive the eye”, is an art technique that creates the optical illusion that a piece of two-dimensional art exists in three dimensions. You may have seen some amazing sidewalk art that fools you…
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