I’m pretty sure sucking on candy corn would do nothing to permeate its unforgiving exterior.....but I might have to do some research here. Read more

I believe pre-sliced fruit saves effort for those with dexterity/motor function issues—but occasionally I buy it when it looks more ripe and ready to eat that day than the unpeeled/unsliced equivalents. Read more

Does the UK not have candy corn? This is something I’ve never considered. Read more

It’s funny you mention this, because these are three things that I thought I hated for a long time because I had only had them on pizza, where they’re at their worst. The dry, non-juicy versions of all three of these things are much better! (I’m still not a huge fan of green peppers, but I’ll take them fresh over… Read more

I somehow simultaneously LOVE R.M. Palmer and completely understand your position. Read more

We always hope to give you and all our readers a nice place to land! Thanks for the kind words. I’d send you the remainder of these infernal Lucky Charms marshmallows through the computer screen if I could. Read more

I hear you on that. I had never had it until my early twenties, and very quickly understood that it was to be a very occasional indulgence at best. Read more

I will definitely be trying this - thanks for the tip! Read more

The first paragraph of your comment is the most needlessly stressful thing I’ve ever heard! Read more

I can definitely see that. Even outside of smart technology, the whole “solution in search of a problem” thing can get really frustrating. Our unit has ceiling fans that can only be turned on and off with a remote control. They have never once functioned while we’ve lived here; even a handyman couldn’t figure it out. I… Read more

The Nog Blog would be some aggressive anti-Halloween counterprogramming, wouldn’t it? I still have a whole carton with which to experiment... Read more

You’re right, the price of these items is usually not exorbitant, and I didn’t meant to imply that it was—just that it *is* an added expense to tack on to a perfectly functioning appliance, with no obvious advantage except the knowledge that you’ve made the appliance “smarter.” (This is how I view them, at least. Judgi… Read more

That’s interesting. I guess “crunchy” does sound like it’d be thicker. Although I found it particularly appetizing when it appeared in this headline! https://thetakeout.com/how-to-pork-crispy-crackling-pork-roast-recipe-1838894307 Read more

You’ve saved my precious chocolate milk rations! Read more

Compromise: My early afternoon coffee Read more

The fact that it’s cold IS weird! Especially because a Tom and Jerry has much of the same flavor, but is nice and hot for the cold weather.  Read more

As is mine. Read more

That’s fascinating! I always thought that was purely marketing for the consumers. Read more

Ha! Thank you for the catch. A few words got deleted; I’m adding them in for clarification now.  Read more

Oh WOW okay. Is vanilla best, or is there a flavor that goes surprisingly great with coffee? Read more