TOP SHELF TWINKIES!

PEARL GABEL FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS writes: 

Empire Cake’s answer to the reborn Hostess Twinkie

America’s favorite snack cake is back on the market, and New York City eateries have linked to the Hostess hype with gourmet twists on the Twinkie.

The company’s treats disappeared from store shelves last November after the firm went out of business due to a labor dispute. Private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co. bought the brand, and began rolling out the sweets this week.

In New York, however, there also are outside-the-box twists on the Twinkie, like passion fruit-filled confections and a Twinkie milkshake Here are some of the sweet alternatives:

 

Chip Shop’s Fried Twinkie boasts a four-berry coulis.

Deep-Fried Twinkie at Chip Shop

Owner Chris Sell of Park Slope’s Brit-inspired fish and chips joint, Chip Shop, deep-fries just about anything — including Twinkies. The mini-cakes are battered in flour and water and fried until golden in the same oil as the fish to add a unique flavor. The fried pastry is topped with a four-berry coulis (sauce) served in a plate for $3.50.

129 Atlantic Ave. & 383 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, (718) 855-7775.

 

The Brooklyn Blackout cake at Empire Cake

Brooklyn Blackout and Passion Fruit Twinkies at Empire Cake

The bakers at Empire Cake in Chelsea put a gourmet spin on the Twinkie. Their most popular versions are the Brooklyn Blackout, chocolate cake infused with chocolate pudding, hand-dipped in Callebaut bittersweet chocolate, and the Passion Fruit Snack Cake, featuring vanilla cake with passion fruit curd filling, dipped in Callebaut white chocolate. Both are available for $3.

112 Eighth Ave. (between 15th and 16th Sts.), (212) 242-5858.

Red Velvet Twinkie at Stanton Social

The Stanton Social makes a Twinkie that will have you seeing red — literally. Its signature Red Velvet Twinkie ($4) is infused with cream cheese filling and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

99 Stanton St., Manhattan, (212) 995-0099.

Twinkie Ice Cream Shake at A.G. Kitchen

Chef Alex Garcia pays homage to the comfort treat at A.G. Kitchen on the upper West Side with a Twinkie Ice Cream Shake of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and, of course, bites of Twinkie ($7). For a happy-hour treat, spike your sip with strawberry-infused rum for an extra $5.

269 Columbus Ave., (212) 873-9400.

Twinkie Churro at Amigos

For sugar and spice, sink your sweet tooth into Twinkie Churros ($7) at Amigos in Morningside Heights. The Mexican-style eatery will serve deep-fried Twinkies sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and a decadent side of warm chocolate dipping sauce this week to celebrate the Twinkie comeback.

Source: NY Daily News

Who new that the Twinkie comeback would transform the household treat to a delightful delicious desert?

TRUE MEANING of LOVE!

True Meaning of Love

What does it say about you when you think you know everything there is about "love"? I guess what I'm getting at is, do you really know what "LOVE" is? One definition courtesy of The Urban Dictionary says, "the most spectacular, indescribable deep euphoric feeling for someone". Dictionary.com says " a profoundly tender,  passionate affectionate for another person". Amongst other things it also says, "sexual passion or desire". While we can go on with many definitions from various sources, the main idea is that you have someone or something that makes you feel euphoric and passionate at the same time! When your with that person the feelings are heightened and you are out of your "normal". From the outside friends and family can see and feel your euphoria! Friends want to be around you! Single friends want to be you, and those that are involved with someone special are happy for you! 

It has been said that relationships are a compromise. We have all created that list of what we must have, and what we are going to tolerate; What we don't want and won't tolerate! 

The question of the day is what will you tolerate, and what won't you put up with? 

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COULD THIS BE YOUR REASON?

Arguing about money could spell disaster for your marriage:

Arguments over money is the top predictor of separations in couples

Arguments are more intense, last longer, and take more time to get over

Couples also use harsher language with each other

Predicts divorce better than rows over sex, children and in-laws

When it comes to relationships, money really does matter according to new research that has found that rows about money are the biggest single predictor of divorce.
The study looked at 4,500 couples over several years and found that stress over finances topped the list of predictors of separation for both men and women.
Couples who argue about money may are seen as more likely to get a divorce than those who row over other matters including sex, children and the in-laws.

They say it's the root of all evil! What does money say about your relationship? How much of a value does it hold in your household?

Financial argument were also found to be longer in length, and couples tend to use harsher language during them.

 

Arguments over money predict later divorce for both men and women.

This was true regardless of a couples income or debt level, and the arguments can date back years, sometimes to before a couple was even married.
Sonya Britt, assistant professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University says
‘You can measure people's money arguments when they are very first married.
‘It doesn't matter how long ago it was, but when they were first together and already arguing about money, there is a good chance they are going to have poor relationship satisfaction.’
The longer these disagreements go on, the lower the relationship satisfaction will be, resulting for some couples in divorce.
Chartered Psychologist Kim Stephenson says: 'We know that the rate of 'financial infidelity' (lying, concealment, dishonesty generally about money) is on the increase in both the UK and US, based on figures since the financial crisis in 2008.
It's also been true for some time that financial issues are a major source of marital discord, for example, financial concerns are stated as the number one reason for couples to consult Relate.’


 

GUILTY PLEASURES...

What is that one thing that makes you say I shouldn't have done that? Who or what takes you there and makes you say "Damn, I shouldn't have done that?"
I think we all have something in our lives that make us say, I should have thought about that before I did it.

Have you ever "smashed" your mates friend? and continued because... and why?
Have you ever shopped and had to hide the purchase from your significant other until you know they are not home then you bring it in?
Have you ever been fired your job and not told your spouse?

So what is your "Guilty Pleasure?"

DEAR Magazine - The Re-Launch Video

The Re-Launch of DEAR Magazine. A brief description of what we are about!

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