Poll: Are Marshmallow Peeps Delicious or Disgusting?
Patch readers share their favorite Easter Candies.
There may be no candy more contentious than the little Marshmallow Peep. Sugar crusted, soft and chewy, the Peep is a much-loved symbol of Easter on par with colored eggs and chocolate bunnies.
Some people hate them, while others adore them.
For those who love these yellow (at least traditionally) chicks, the debate doesn't end with a simple like or dislike. Some prefer their Peeps fresh, and others believe slightly stale is the best. Peeps even come chocolate dipped these days!
So you tell us, are Peeps the best, or the worst?
You'll have to tell us in comments how you prefer to eat your Peeps, because there are WAY too many ways to be able to post some sort of comprehensive list. If you hate Peeps, tell us what your favorite Easter candies are.
Jack Maloy
7:33 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
Tooth hurting
Joe O'Donnell
8:20 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
I've changed stances on this one over the years. As a kid I would've voted against Peeps. I never really gave them a chance, taste-wise; they just looked and felt too weird. I have since matured, however, and my tastes have refined as I've grown older. I now enjoy eating Peeps (in moderation). When eating them, I work my way from the head down.
Anonymous
8:25 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
They're not for eating....they're for peep jousting! It's an Easter tradition! Put two peeps facing eachother, stick the handles of one of those little cocktail swords in their belly...turn the microwave on and the first one to stab the other wins!!
Joe O'Donnell
9:12 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
This might be the best Easter tradition I've ever heard of.
Karlie Baker
9:03 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
I loved them once, but that time has passed. My sister, however, chose a cupcake at the bakery yesterday based on the fact it was topped with a Peep. Glean what you will from that.
John Schofield
9:25 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012
Definitely for microwaving.
Matthew Hendrickson
12:13 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012
How about the stale vs. fresh debate? Any takers? I gotta say fresh IF I'm going to eat one of these, personally.
Jeff Cizek
3:19 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012
STALE PEEPS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!
Paula
9:24 am on Sunday, April 8, 2012
They are the bes when they are stale!!!!
Jennifer Hamilton Bianchina
10:01 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012
THE best and most awesome addition to a s'more!!! Try it! :)
Paula
9:26 am on Sunday, April 8, 2012
My spelling is bad when I am in a hurry Peeps are the best when they are stale!!!!
bill trudeau
12:37 pm on Sunday, April 8, 2012
I like to open the package, then let them age for a couple of months. The nice thing is they are available for just about every holiday, so the Christmas ones would be ready just about now. When they're fresh, they're like eating a sponge. Gotta let 'em get a little 'al dente'.
Ray A
10:34 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012
Has anyone ever roasted one over a fire? Like smore peeps.
Ray A
10:34 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012
opps I missed the earlier comment
cecilia ambutas
12:06 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I never liked Peeps, the sweetest of sweets. I do, however, like this article and opinion poll about a topic so innocuous, yet full of memories and fervent tastes.