Whole Foods S'mores Cupcakes Reviewed

While I waited at the bakery counter at Whole Foods to pick up my order for a dozen S'mores cupcakes, I perused the fine selection of other cupcake varieties. I also sampled the freshly baked donuts provided on the sampling plate. They brought out the box containing my cupcakes and they looked as scrumptious as the ones in the display case. So much so that I asked them to add three more to my order. I wanted to make sure there were enough for all the board members.

S'mores Cupcakes from Whole Foods bakery and
Dreyer's S'mores ice cream to boot!

(Review continued)

I complimented the baker on how great they looked. She said they had just finished them an hour before. I had been informed of these treats a few weeks ago by our Undersecretary to the President, who had tasted one at a party she had attended on behalf of the NMR Institute. She recommended a full NMR Institute review. So here are the results with some board member comments:

Service:
My order was ready on time. They had no problem adding 3 more to the order. Very businesslike. Not 5 star, but very good.
Presentation:
In the display case, they looked so good, I thought they must be fake. But when I looked in the box at my dozen cupcakes, I realized the ones on display were real! My mouth was watering.
Price:
I thought it was a very good price at just under $30 for these 15 custom cupcakes. They had said they had a bigger cupcake for $3.99 each, but the ones I ordered are the traditional sized cupcakes and just right with a scoop of Dreyers S'mores ice cream.
Taste:
After reviewing the comments of the other board members around the table, I must give these cupcakes our highest rating for taste, which includes texture and balance of sweetness. Some specific comments from board members:

Nancy: I like the juxtaposition of the mousse-like mallow with the moistness of the underlying cake. Great balance of texture.
Eric: The cake was not too rich and this is perfect with the chocolate icing on top of the cake and under the mallow.
Tara: The mallow is fully supported by the density of the cupcake. The mallow was not melting and running down the sides of the cupcake, as mallow is wont to do in this California sunshine, nor was it sliding off the top as I was expecting it to do. A fine culinary experience.

Overall, I must give the Whole Foods S'mores cupcakes a rating of 4.5 stars. And, as you know, we have never given a product a perfect 5 stars. We heartily recommend these for your next party. And do serve with Dreyer's S'mores ice cream.

Jerry Grinstead, President - National Marshmallow Roasters Institute

Get a couple for Christmas or birthday gifts!
Note:  This is really a toy, but it works pretty well. We tested it at the institute, and while nothing beats a fire roasted mallow S'more, this willl do in a pinch at home. And the kids love it!
 

Note:  The Puff Girls Treat Factory
is always offering special treats for holidays. Order their orange mallows for Halloween! Orange you scared?

Niagara Living Magazine did a story (with Video!) on the Puff Girls for the May 4 issue. The Puff Girls make our favorite chocolate covered marshmallows for just plain eating. Mmmmm we love their S'mores marshmallows!
Watch the Video ... just like home made! And for more information about the Puff Girls or to order their scrumptious treats, visit their web site at www.puffgirlstreatfactory.com. We've tried their mallows for Mother's Day. They were the hit of the party. All the mothers in attendance shared their mallows with us. We'll definitely order more from them. Thank You, Robyn and Patty for the treats!

Clean, safe, natural

The official roasting skewers of the National Marshmallow Roasters Institute and the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival in Ligonier, Indiana!

Made of 100% untreated white
birch without any additives,
dirt or grime.

SMORSTIX are a generous 30"
length to keep everybody at a safe distance from the fire.

Visit      http://www.smorstix.com

Marshmallowville.com

Marshmallow Fun Company
Welcomes You!

Visit the Official Website of the world's best selling Marshmallow Toys and accessories, winner of Creative Child Magazine's Top Toy of the Year for 2007 and 2006, Seal of Excellence award in 2004.

Their mission is to provide the finest Marshmallow toys and accessories including the Marshmallow Shooter, Blaster, Blower and Bow and Mallow. These toys use super-soft Marshmallowville Marshmallows, delicious, kid friendly and pet safe!
 

Avec le Toaster de guimauve électrique ($20), on n’a plus besoin de se prendre la tête. Cette merveille motorisée, qui fonctionne avec des piles 4xAA, assure que tous vos trésors blancs moelleux reçoivent une durée égale de flamme, optimisant leur potentiel gustatif.

Jerry Grinstead,
President, NMR Institute.
 

Check them out in Ligonier! Don't miss it for the world !!

Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

A consistently good choice for every roast. After numerous taste tests, our judges were split evenly this year between Jet-Puffed and Campfire. Kraft Foods is providing the Jet-Puffed marshmallows at the Ligonier Indiana Marshmallow Festival Labor Day weekend. We look forward to their making the roasting and marshmallow games a complete success!

For a Perfect Roast!

Campfire Marshmallows

Another Official Marshmallow of the National Marshmallow Roasters Institute. They brown evenly and melt lusciously. They've been around a long time because they are so good! Try not to eat the whole bag before you get to the roast! Mmmmm.

VIDEO - WMAQ TV in Chicago went behind the scenes in March 2008 to show us how Campfire Marshmallows are made. Here's a link to that video that also talks about the history of marshmallows:  http://video.nbc5.com/player/?id=231572
 

Not an official NMRI skewer, but a
whole lot of fun! Visit the link below
to purchase one.

Marshmallow Tree

When you just want to have some fun!

You'll be the talk of the roast with Marshmallow Tree made of solid steel with a tapered rosewood handle.  The Marshmallow Tree holds enough marshmallows for the whole family and lets you flip them all at once. Includes leather hanging strap.

Size
43" x 9"

These are great at a tailgate party before the big game!

Portable S'mores Maker

Yum! With a new portable S'mores Maker, now you can enjoy these delicious treats almost anywhere -- indoors or out! Perfect for backyard barbeques, picnics, and summer parties, smores are a fun, no-hassle dessert. They also make tasty late night snacks or fuel for movie marathons. A great gift idea for families or those who love to entertain!