Improving on a Good Thing

When we're up north, we like to sit around the campfire at the end of the day (if the mosquitos aren't too bad) with a beer or some wine.  

Some nights, we treat ourselves to these, too.

Over the years, Tom has become a Master at making S'mores.  He perfectly toasts two marshmallows until they're Just Right, and then slams them between two half-graham crackers sandwiched with half a Hershey chocolate bar.

Perfection.

But this year, he found something at the local grocery store that made them Even Better!

Yes.  FLAT marshmallows!

They're a little hard to get on the toasting stick* -- but they make the PERFECT marshmallow for S'mores.  (Quickly, too.)

Technology marches on!

(Yum.)

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* I think these marshmallows are specifically designed so you can make microwave-S'mores.  But that just seems somehow wrong to me.

Comments

[AsKatKnits]

I did not think it was possible to improve on a campfire toasted s'more! Wow! Genius idea!

[Patty]

That s'more looks absolutely perfect! Looks like you're having fun!

[Bonny]

Delicious! Purists might object, but my favorite s'mores are made with Reese's cups instead of Hershey bars. I have tried to cut them in half horizontally for better melting, but this gets dangerous after several beers.

[Jo]

Humm.....am I feeling curmudgeonly? Those flat marshmallows seem too neat. Maybe reading A Man Called Ove is getting to me.

[Carole]

I can't wait to try 'em!

[margene]

Microwave s'mores!? That's an oxymoron! Looks like you're enjoying your time up north!

[Mary]

oh man, I LOVE your new wifi! I wasn't a fan of s'mores (too messy) but I LOVED a marshmallow toasted JUST right. I'm glad technology is marching on...for all the really important things ;-)

[emcknits]

Microwave s'mores aren't bad if that is your only choice. The marshmallows harden quickly after being microwaved. Over a campfire is definitely better if you have one available but sometimes you just need a s'more fix and there is no fire available:-)

[Vicki]

Who'd ever think of reinventing the marshmallow?! Uh... Kraft, I guess. They don't always get those reinventions right (IMHO), but this one sounds pretty good. I think I'll have an opportunity to test for myself sometime in July! ;)

[Linda]

I would really love to know how to do s'mores without a campfire or lighting up the grill. I guess you could maybe hold the marshmallow over the electric stove burner? ha! Not sure how that would work. But I'm craving s'mores! We are grilling out this Sunday - maybe I'll go get the fixings for them!!

Linda in VA