Well, the day has come. A friend to some, a secret treat to others, and an enemy to even more is going into retirement. This morning during my work commute, NPR reported that Hostess, maker of Twinkies, HoHo's, and Wonder Bread is going to be closing up shop. They've filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to this article: By by Twinkie
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I remember hearing stories as a kid of people saying you could bury a twinkie for 20 years and dig it up and it'd be edible and in the same form... which is both alarming and fascinating. I'd like to think that Hostess was doing away with these treats because they were interested in making healthier food for the masses. It's certainly sad to see another US company that dates back to long before my 32 years failing and unable to meet it's commitments.
Perhaps there will be some savior to swoop in and buy Hostess. Perhaps Twinkies will live on and we will still have grilled cheese sandwiches on Wonder Bread... who knows. This is a paleo eater's dream, and a second grader's nightmare.
Stay cool, Twinkie. K.I.T.
-wd
oh no! no more of the yummiest treats at the durham fair?! mmmm...deep friend oreos. so sad. :(
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