Improving on a Good Thing
06/02/2016
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.
I did not think it was possible to improve on a campfire toasted s'more! Wow! Genius idea!
Posted by: AsKatKnits | 06/02/2016 at 09:01 AM
That s'more looks absolutely perfect! Looks like you're having fun!
Posted by: Patty | 06/02/2016 at 09:46 AM
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.
Posted by: Bonny | 06/02/2016 at 09:57 AM
Humm.....am I feeling curmudgeonly? Those flat marshmallows seem too neat. Maybe reading A Man Called Ove is getting to me.
Posted by: Jo | 06/02/2016 at 10:08 AM
I can't wait to try 'em!
Posted by: Carole | 06/02/2016 at 10:39 AM
Microwave s'mores!? That's an oxymoron! Looks like you're enjoying your time up north!
Posted by: margene | 06/02/2016 at 05:18 PM
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 ;-)
Posted by: Mary | 06/02/2016 at 09:23 PM
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:-)
Posted by: emcknits | 06/03/2016 at 08:15 AM
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! ;)
Posted by: Vicki | 06/03/2016 at 12:51 PM
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
Posted by: Linda | 06/03/2016 at 04:06 PM