My Peeps

Posted by Jodi

This being my first post for Bluelines, I thought I would share something near and dear to my heart: Peeps!

Although I’ve been known to whip up homemade marshmallow treats on my own (see below) -- and for my former magazine, Kids --  just found an oasis for a Peep-obsessed individual such as myself: “Peeps! Recipes and Crafts to Make with Your Favorite Marshmallow Treat.”  (Truth be told, I kinda wish I had written it myself). For now, I must be content with trying some of the book’s confections for my sister-in-law’s Easter dinner. I will certainly try to top what I made last year.

Here are a couple of things I learned last time around that I'm happy to share with any Peeps novices:  

* Ripping the marshmallows apart from one another leaves an unattractive, white, unsugared side behind. If you have to break them up, be sure to have matching colored sanding sugars on hand. I love the varieties they have at India Tree.    

* If you don’t have sanding sugar, you can use some pastel, candy-coated eggs on either side of the Peep.

After the sugar shock wears off, be sure to check out these gifted crafters from the Peeps Diorama Contest in The Washington Post.

Comments

[Zinzi]

I didn't think eating peeps could get any better, but clearly pairing them with a cupcake does the trick! Looks great too! :)

[Sarah]

The Peeps Show made me smile. Pure charm. And very sweet!

[kelly]

You could also use a blow torch to sort of melt the white sides and sort of "seal off" the white sticky part. I wonder how that would look. Too weird and burned? Hrm. It might take some practice. You know, for research purposes. ;)

Viva la Peeps!

[geek+nerd]

Jodi - I *loved* KIDS, and I am so excited to see you posting here! I've always thought that you were brilliant!

Cheers, Sarah

[Jordan]

Bring back KIDS! Please. Please. Oh Please.

[FAIRFAX]

I am going to PEEP my ride!