Easter Candy is Evil - Page 4

Snowflake · 03-14-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Et tu, Snow?

These are my downfall. I don't even really like candy, but Robin's Eggs are so completely addictive. One year I bought a huge bag from Costco, and I ate the whole thing. (Not at one sitting, though- took a good week or so).

Le Sigh, y-e-s. Stopped at Safeway this morning on the way to work, picked up my salad for lunch and then at the check out damned cute impulse purchase (mini carton of the robin eggs). Now the question is, can I hold out until after lunch before I crack it open and will I be good and share? I should cause these are certainly not on my diet!

This will help me abstain, a little while, at least.

24 pieces is, actually, a fairly good size serving. That is, unless you do eat an entire bag in one sitting.

Jughead P. Jones · 03-14-2007, 08:55 AM

You know...I just might be setting myself up for being banned from this forum altogether, but I'm just gonna come right out and say it...

I have NEVER so much as tried a Robin's Egg...EVER!

(pleasedon'tkillmepleasedon'tkillmepleasedon'tkill mepleasedon'tkillme...)

Capt Jack · 03-14-2007, 08:58 AM

no harm...but of course...now you MUST

Snowflake · 03-14-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

BTW, can anyone identify the kosher standing code for me? What does that mean, are they or aren't they kosher? Not that it matters, I'm not kosher (obviously) merely curious.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2007, 09:59 AM

A product receives a kosher status if a specially trained rabbi has inspected the facilities that the product is made and packaged in and certified that it meets the necessary requirements. These rabbis usually belong to specific groups, there are several of them. The initials or symbols you see indicate which groups have inspected that particular product. In this case, "OU" is one of the major ones and you'll see it as either "OU" or an O with a U inside of it. The added "D" means that it's considered a dairy product and therefore cannot be eaten with meat (or put on the same plate as meat if you're being strict).

Other kosher trademarks are Circle-K, CRC, Star K, etc. They all have their own followings and many people will ONLY buy products with the particular mark that they trust.

Here are a bunch of the different agencies' logos and links to info about each one.

Motorboat Cruiser · 03-14-2007, 10:05 AM

I've completely abstained from buying Easter candy thus far. This thread is making it mighty difficult to maintain my willpower however.

Cadbury Eggs, I can do without. No major desire for peeps. Robin eggs, however, are an entirely different story. If I find myself in a grocery store today, I just may cave in.

Strangler Lewis · 03-14-2007, 10:08 AM

It offends me as a Jew when the Easter candy's not kosher. And why can't people remember to serve the egg nog before, not after, the Christmas ham?

Snowflake · 03-14-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

In this case, "OU" is one of the major ones and you'll see it as either "OU" or an O with a U inside of it. The added "D" means that it's considered a dairy product and therefore cannot be eaten with meat (or put on the same plate as meat if you're being strict).

Other kosher trademarks are Circle-K, CRC, Star K, etc. They all have their own followings and many people will ONLY buy products with the particular mark that they trust.

Here are a bunch of the different agencies' logos and links to info about each one.

Thanks! I learned something interesting today. I knew of the K in a circle logo, but not all the others.

Snowflake · 03-14-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Cadbury Eggs, I can do without. No major desire for peeps. Robin eggs, however, are an entirely different story. If I find myself in a grocery store today, I just may cave in.

Oh, go ahead, cave, I did.

They're SO good!

mousepod · 03-14-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Thanks! I learned something interesting today. I knew of the K in a circle logo, but not all the others.

Being from the east coast, I had never experienced a Circle K until I was almost 20 years old. Finally having their microwave burrito in Tucson, AZ, I was so happy to finally find truly kosher "filling station food".

What?

Different Circle K?

Nevermind.

03-14-2007, 08:55 AM	#32
Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	You know...I just might be setting myself up for being banned from this forum altogether, but I'm just gonna come right out and say it... I have NEVER so much as tried a Robin's Egg...EVER! (pleasedon'tkillmepleasedon'tkillmepleasedon'tkill mepleasedon'tkillme...) __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	A product receives a kosher status if a specially trained rabbi has inspected the facilities that the product is made and packaged in and certified that it meets the necessary requirements. These rabbis usually belong to specific groups, there are several of them. The initials or symbols you see indicate which groups have inspected that particular product. In this case, "OU" is one of the major ones and you'll see it as either "OU" or an O with a U inside of it. The added "D" means that it's considered a dairy product and therefore cannot be eaten with meat (or put on the same plate as meat if you're being strict). Other kosher trademarks are Circle-K, CRC, Star K, etc. They all have their own followings and many people will ONLY buy products with the particular mark that they trust. Here are a bunch of the different agencies' logos and links to info about each one. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-14-2007, 10:05 AM	#36
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I've completely abstained from buying Easter candy thus far. This thread is making it mighty difficult to maintain my willpower however. Cadbury Eggs, I can do without. No major desire for peeps. Robin eggs, however, are an entirely different story. If I find myself in a grocery store today, I just may cave in.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	It offends me as a Jew when the Easter candy's not kosher. And why can't people remember to serve the egg nog before, not after, the Christmas ham? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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