I Agree, But My Stomach Doesn't

You may not believe this, but I actually have a pretty sensitive stomach. I can generally handle a lot of that, but there are a few things that just always knock me down. The problem is I love to eat them so very much.

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Candy In The Media - Whipped Cream In A Vacum

Sweet treats do amazing things when they're put into a vacuum, reason's I think we should put more snacks in space.

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My Candy/Junk Food Chrsitmas Wishlist - Cream Whipper

I can't tell you how much I love whipped cream. I'm actually a bit of a whipped cream snob, and I don't really like the stuff in a tub or in a can.  I love real whipped cream made from nothing but high fat cream. The problem is I don't like the act of whipping it, by hand or with a mixer.  This is why the perfect gift for me would be a fancy cream whipper.

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Hey Jelly Belly!!! Some Flavour Ideas - Creams

Creams

This week we've filled the blog with ideas for future Jelly Belly flavours, we started with Middle Eastern spices, then we went to Japanese snacks, yesterday it was candy bar flavours, today it'll be smooth and creamy.

Creams have been associated with fruits and cakes since the inception of desserts.  While some might argue that every cream is the same, I think Jelly Belly would be the perfect company to produce cream flavoured beans that each have their own subtle difference.  These beans on their own would be OK, but much like the Middle Eastern Spice beans, mixed with fruit and other sweet beans these would just elevate the flavour to a new level.  The real trick to these beans would be to keep them from being sweetened.  You don't want the cream bean to blend in too much with the other sweet flavoured beans, you want it to contrast it.

The sour cream Jelly Belly would have to be cool.  The idea of this bean would be to cool down the flavour of any other Jelly Belly that you've already eaten.  Not only would this bean work well while eating fruit flavoured Jelly Bellies, but it could work to help you wear off the effects of a Jelly Belly that's too spicy for your liking.

Clotted cream Jelly Bellies would have to be the most decadent of all the cream flavours.  The flavour would have to be strong and very rich in order to simulate the cream it's portraying.  Probably one or two clotted cream Jelly Bellies would be enough to balance out with a small handful of cherry Jelly Bellies.

Unlike the clotted cream Jelly Belly, the whipped cream Jelly Belly would have to be lighter.  This would be a bean that would never over power the fruit or sweet bean that it's mixed with.  Instead the whipped cream Jelly Belly would ad a subtle accent.

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This Week In Candy

I was at a bulk store that specializes in nuts and I came across these little nuggets (pictured above).  The package said "Chocolate Covered Peans", and I'm not really sure what a "Pean" is.  I can tell you that they're not peanuts, and I don't think they're peas either.  Covered in chocolate I would describe the taste as a cross between a dried pea, and a stale Count Chocula cereal bit.  If you happen to have any idea what I just ate, please let me know.

This week we'll be posting the first article we have planned on the subject of Circus Peanuts.  I got so many of them a few weeks ago that my mind has come up with hundreds of ideas for projects that I can do with them.  This week's article is going to look at the origins of Lucky Charms, and origin that is actually tied very closely to Circus Peanuts.  That article should be up later this week.  I'm also writing a future article that will probably go online in March all about the many flavours of Jelly Bellies.  Originally it was going to be just one article, but now I think it may turn into a five part series.

This week we're also posting another episode of the Junk Fud podacst, called Junk Fud in the News.  This is one of the more challenging episodes that we have to record, and we hope to record it tomorrow.  So far the new podcast has proven to be fairly successful, and it just keeps getting better.  So make sure to click here, and check out what we've been up to, and what we have coming up.

This week on Snack Facts, our Instagram feed, we're looking at whipped cream.  Probably the most decadent topping one can put on any cake or ice cream sundae.  This week we'll look at the science and history of this fluffy white whipped fat.  You can check out Snack Facts on our Instagram feed, Facebook page, or Twitter feed for a new whipped cream fact every day this week.

This week's new candy review is a Japanese snack that makes one of the worst flavoured Japanes drinks seem somewhat edible.  Matcha is a green tea that's often used in ceremonies, but also commonly found in many Japanese sweets.  Find out why Milky managed to make this work (sort of), but clicking here.

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This Week In Candy

I'm starting this week in candy with a look at an invention that was introduced to me a few months ago, but I only remembered it recently.  It's very simple, but very tasty as well.  You simply take a slice of banana, top it with a glob of Nutella, then a small dollop (or spray) of whipped cream.  I've decided to call this dessert the "Virginia", after the creator of this simple and very tasty treat.  She originally suggested that this would make a perfect, and simple, canape for any classy event.

Later this week we'll be posting a few experiments dealing with chocolate cake.  I'm interested in chocolate cake because frankly it's the best cake available, cake is also one of the more versatile and generic baked goods.  The goal is to gain a better understanding of chocolate cake, and maybe create a few tasty treats along the way.

Finally, this week is Valentines Day, I have nothing in particular to say on the subject, other than I hope you get, and give, some loving treats this year.  And if you can't think of anything, a batch of Virginias might be the perfect treat.

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Strawberries Are Suggested

 The other day I was enjoying a plate of yummy pancakes when I notice something really peculiar about my topping choice.  As you can see I enjoy strawberries on my pancakes, with a little whipped cream and some maple syrup.

 As it turns out, without having planned this at all, the folks that make my maple syrup also agree that strawberries are good with maple syrup.

Stranger still, the folks that make the whipped cream I was eating also endorse the use of strawberries with their product.

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Cool Looking, Homemade, Halloween Candy Treat Idea - Part 3

Every day this week I'm going to feature a really cool do it yourself Halloween candy project.  The cool thing about each of these projects is that they look fantastic.  Even cooler, the people who made these tell you how you can make them yourself as well.  So if you're up to making some great looking Halloween treats this year you might want to give these a try.

The great thing about this idea is you don't even have to worry about what you put into the treat.  As long as you attach eyes to the top of a whipped cream peak, you'll have cool looking ghosts.

Click here to learn how to make these.

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Aaaaaaallllviiiiinnnnnnn!!!!

My favourite song about cream done by high pitched chipmunks.

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Today is National Whipped Cream Day!

I just found out that today is "National Whipped Cream Day" and at first I was really pumped about it.  Then I started to think a little about whipped cream, and how much it looks like snow.  Then I started to remember snow, and how much I kind of miss snow (I know that sounds a little crazy).  So now whipped cream kind of makes me a little sad.

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It's National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

And all I have to celebrate is this picture off a strawberry funnel cake with ice cream. This photo, although yummy looking, does not fill the gap that I have right now for a celebratory slice of strawberry cream pie.

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Happy National Sponge Cake Day

It's a pretty good time of year to celebrate sponge cake because of the abundance of fruit available right now. Nothing is better than a slab of sponge cake covered in strawberries or raspberries.

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A Sundae With Booze On Top

Apparently a company has finally manufactured spray on whipped cream with booze in it. I'm not saying that it's not classy, but I just can't see the Queen of England sitting back with a can. I'm just saying.

Click here to learn about whipped creamy booze.

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