blake murphy wrote:

> On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:54:34 -0800 (PST), stark
> > wrote:
>
>>On Feb 27, 6:31 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>> http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_8345120
>>>
>>> Someone please tell me, are Twinkies really supposed to taste like
>>> almonds? I don't remember that but then I haven't eaten one in nearly
>>> 40 years
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>Hmmmmm. 20 maybe 25 years for me, but I seem to remember a sweet taste
>>with a faint chemical undertone that might suggest almonds. I do
>>remember the experts' comments at the last Twinkie Tasting, how the
>>preservatives were well-balanced and did not hinder the mouth-feel for
>>those who liked sweet mush.
>
> it's the subtle flavor-note of cyanide.

I will here note that within the last year, I have not once, but *twice*,
had a *deep fried* Twinkie. A BBQ joint I at which I occasionally eat has
them on the menu; I think it's their only dessert; at least it's their
only dessert of note. A friend and I split one one day while under the
influence of an excessive What-The-Hell Moment. It was indeed deep fried,
and presented with confectioners sugar liberally sprinkled over it and
then a drizzle of raspberry syrup. It was actually pretty tasty. So, of
course, when my best pal and I went there the next time, I got one for us,
just for the sake busting his fried-Twinkie cherry.


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