This past week was great. I usually like to be by myself (and Lynette) but this week we got together with some old friends for dinner on Thursday and in-laws on Saturday. They are my daughter's father in-law and mother in-law.
On the way to dinner on Thursday we stopped off at my brother-in-law's home for a short visit. I brought him two boxes of Mallomars, one of his and my favorite cookies. They are only available for he cooler months of the year and mostly only in the northeast USA.
Laurissa and Ryan called us on Skype on Sunday and we had a nice visit with our grandson Miles.
10 Weird Things You Didn't Know about Mallomars - Thrillist
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Well John I was interested in learning more about these ... here in the UK I call them chocolate tea cakes and according to Wikipedia the very first ones were made in Denmark !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a look at this article, it does also mention your Mallomars
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate-coated_marshmallow_treats
Glad you had a nice visit with your grandson.
All the best Jan
Thank you so much Jan for the information. I never knew there were so many varieties.
DeleteThis quote made em laugh:
"Though usually known by their proper trade name 'Whippets', these biscuits are also popularly referred to in the Montreal area as 'Nun's Farts' in the Anglophone community."
I tried a Whippet but still like Mallomars the best. I am curious about the flavored Whippets.
Being with family is a treat and it sounds like you got together with a good part of yours.
ReplyDeleteI've never had Mallomars...actually I've never even heard of them! I do live a sheltered life 😇
I think you would like them if you like chocolate and marshmallows. The marshmallow is the soft center while the thin dark chocolate shell crackles when you bite into it.
DeleteI've never tried these. I watched the video and was quite surprised to learn that they are produced in Canada. And yet, they are not available here!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you had a nice visit with your family.
There's a similar cookie called a Whippet which is made and sold in Canada.
DeleteI love Mallomars and Moon Pies. Now I'm hungry for them.
ReplyDeleteI have to stop myself from eating the whole box!
DeleteVisiting family and friends is always wonderful, John, and the Mallomars are very good! :)
ReplyDeleteI like them with milk.
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