Hershey Kisses and Oreos

I guess it is because we just passed Valentine's Day, and Easter is around the corner that I began contemplating the enormous variety of Hershey Kisses out there. Remember back in the day when Kisses were just milk chocolate? Then, they introduced Hugs. It was so exciting!

Now, there are eight varieties available all year round. Plus, the holiday varieties which include candy cane flavour at Christmas and pumpkin spice flavour for Halloween. Also, the wrapping foil has to match the season. Red and green for Christmas, orange for Halloween, pink and red for Valentine's day and pastels for Easter. Holidays are a gold mine for candy companies.

If you visit the Hershey Kisses website you will find recipes and crafts using their products. I must say, the roses made with Kisses are quite pretty. Whichever company owns Hershey also owns Cadbury, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers. So, if you are planning on doing one of the crafts, you have to stock up on all their products.

http://www.hersheys.com/kisses.aspx#/Spring-is-in-the-air.-Sweet!-HERSHEY'S-KISSES-Brand-Milk-Chocolates

Now, Oreos are something special. I remember a trivia question in a board game asking how many different kinds of Oreos there are. They probably need to change the answer as I am sure more products have been added since I first read the game card. Whenever I see variations on a brand my mind always tries to remember how many different kinds of Oreo have been created. Can you name them all?

Actually, it is harder than it seems. Even if you go to the company website, it will not list all the different flavours created throughout the world. In this global economy, companies try flavours known to be popular in certain countries. In South America, Dulce de Leche flavoured Oreos are sold. In Asia, the local flavour is Green Tea. In North America, we get Strawberry, Peanut Butter and Mint varieties on top of the different stuffings, and sizes. The Nabisco website lists 45 Oreo products available in Canada. But, some of those are variations in a theme, such as individually wrapped cookies, and family packs. Still the same cookie.

Which is your favourite Oreo? Or, are you not a fan? Check out the comapny's website, as well as the Wikipedia entry to get more detailed information about Oreo cookies. I personally like the chocolate flavoured ice cream sandwich. I have also eaten a small tub of Oreo ice cream in one or two sittings.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreo

http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Brands/brandlist.aspx?SiteId=1&CatalogType=1&BrandKey=oreo&BrandLink=/oreo/memories/&BrandId=78&PageNo=1

And, if you have ever thought your favourite food tastes different when you are in a different country it is likely due to the use of different ingredients. In Canada, Oreo cookies are made with coconut oil, thus giving them a different flavour. I do not like red Twizzlers made in the US. I grew accustomed to the flavour we have in Canada. Also, I preferred the Brazilian Sprite to Uruguayan Sprite, which I found to be too perfumey.

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