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No matter how old we get, the sound of the ice cream truck is still music to our ears (unless it's parked on the corner outside our apartment. Then our opinion completely changes). The delicious dessert (or dinner, if you're us), was invented by the ... Read more

 

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]]>history of ice creamHistoryOfIceCreamice creamIceCreamLemondrop Staff2010-08-02T16:00:00+00:00Should Cadbury Eggs Be Available 365 Days a Year? You're Tornhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/23/cadbury-eggs/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/23/cadbury-eggs/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/23/cadbury-eggs/#commentsFiled under: ,


We asked, you answered: Should Cadbury Mini Eggs be sold year-round? 62 percent of readers said there's no such thing as "too much of a good thing." But that's hardly a landslide victory. Here at Lemondrop, we have strong feelings when it comes to ... Read more

 

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]]>Teresa Wu2010-02-23T13:00:00+00:00Snackdown -- Should Cadbury Mini Eggs Be Sold All Year Long?http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/18/should-cadbury-mini-eggs-be-sold-year-round/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/18/should-cadbury-mini-eggs-be-sold-year-round/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/18/should-cadbury-mini-eggs-be-sold-year-round/#commentsFiled under: , ,


That's right. We just spotted Cadbury Mini Eggs in the wild (see exhibit A, above), and now our crosshairs are fixed on any pharmacy, grocery store or Super Wal-Mart within a 50-mile radius. But here at the Lemondrop office -- where the eggs' ... Read more

 

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]]>Lemondrop Staff2010-02-18T14:00:00+00:00Snackdown -- Battle of the Toaster Treatshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/10/snackdown-toaster-treats/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/10/snackdown-toaster-treats/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/10/snackdown-toaster-treats/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The toaster is an important culinary weapon for singletons, co-eds and playground warriors alike. Frozen-food companies all want their wares in your toaster, but when it comes to breakfast toaster treats, which is best? Kellogg's ... Read more

 

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]]>pop tartspoptartssnackdowntoaster strudelToasterStrudelWhitney Teal2009-03-10T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown -- Peanut Butter Candy Clashhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/03/snackdown-peanut-butter-candy-clash/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/03/snackdown-peanut-butter-candy-clash/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/03/03/snackdown-peanut-butter-candy-clash/#commentsFiled under: ,


Plain peanut butter? Not that exciting. But dip that creamy stuff in chocolate, and you get a serious confectionary delight. And when it comes to the peanut butter/chocolate mix, there are choices galore. Which combo candy rules? ... Read more

 

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]]>butterfingersreeses peanut butter cupsReesesPeanutButterCupssnackdownWhitney Teal2009-03-03T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown -- Recess Refreshment, Capri Sun vs. Hi-Chttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/24/snackdown-recess-refreshment/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/24/snackdown-recess-refreshment/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/24/snackdown-recess-refreshment/#commentsFiled under: ,


Even though we're about a million years old, the carefree days of our youth are never far from our mind. Besides the classic games (jump rope, anyone?) and teasing boys, we remember the delicious juice boxes -- a juice oasis in a concrete jungle. So ... Read more

 

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]]>capri-sunfruit punchFruitPunchhi-cjuicerecessWhitney Teal2009-02-24T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: After-School Snackshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/17/snackdown-after-school-snacks/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/17/snackdown-after-school-snacks/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/17/snackdown-after-school-snacks/#commentsFiled under: ,


Weekdays at 3 p.m. mean one thing for kids across the nation: School's out and the snacks are on the way. Dozens of nutrient-free snacks contend for the spot of top treat, but our favorites were always Hostess classics: Twinkies and chocolate ... Read more

 

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]]>after schoolAfterSchoolchocolatecupcakeshostesssnackdownsnackstwinkiesWhitney Teal2009-02-17T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown -- Movie Theater Snacks: Goobers vs. JuJuBes http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/10/movie-theater-snacks-goobers-vs-jujubes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/10/movie-theater-snacks-goobers-vs-jujubes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/10/movie-theater-snacks-goobers-vs-jujubes/#commentsFiled under: ,


Movie time is an unhealthy, overpriced, delicious snack time. After all, there's nowhere else in the world where it's completely acceptable to gobble down sweets, soda, buttered popcorn and hot dogs in one sitting. On the candy front, two snacks ... Read more

 

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]]>goobersjujubesmovie theaterMovieTheatersnackdownsnacksWhitney Teal2009-02-10T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: Cheetos and Funyuns Vie for Road-Trip Prizehttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/03/snackdown-road-trip-snacks-cheetos-vs-funyuns/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/03/snackdown-road-trip-snacks-cheetos-vs-funyuns/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/02/03/snackdown-road-trip-snacks-cheetos-vs-funyuns/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The best RT munchies are cheap, portable, bursting with energy-rich carbs and bear little resemblance to any food found in nature. Case in point: Cheetos and Funyuns. Which will wear the crown as best long-drive companion? Cheetos ... Read more

 

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]]>cheetosfunyunsroad tripRoadTripsnackdownWhitney Teal2009-02-03T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: Dorm Food Editionhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/27/snackdown-dorm-food-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/27/snackdown-dorm-food-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/27/snackdown-dorm-food-edition/#commentsFiled under: ,


Going away to college means sampling microwave- and hot-plate-ready culinary delicacies from all over the globe. Two classics when funds are low: ramen and ravioli. Which reigns supreme? Category: Savory Maruchun Beef Ramen Noodles ... Read more

 

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]]>che boyardeeCheBoyardeemaruchannoodlespastaramenravioliWhitney Teal2009-01-27T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: South of the Border Editionhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/13/snackdown-south-of-the-border-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/13/snackdown-south-of-the-border-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/13/snackdown-south-of-the-border-edition/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Mexican snack foods: so delicious and refined. But with a vast array of options (Quesadillas or tacos? Chilled guacamole or frozen flan?) it's often difficult to decide which meals offer the most authentic South of the Border experience. With a nod ... Read more

 

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]]>Whitney Teal2009-01-13T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: Granola Grand Slamhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/06/snackdown-granola-grand-slam/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/06/snackdown-granola-grand-slam/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/01/06/snackdown-granola-grand-slam/#commentsFiled under: , ,


When it comes to doing what's best for us, on a scale of 1-10 we're usually about a 2. But with the addition of reasonably priced, reasonably healthy snack bars to our grocery list, we're relishing the opportunity to add a few grams of fiber to our ... Read more

 

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]]>granolanature valleyNatureValleynutrigrainsnackdownstrawberryWhitney Teal2009-01-06T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: Fake Fruits Go Head to Head http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/30/snackdown-fruit-snacks/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/30/snackdown-fruit-snacks/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/30/snackdown-fruit-snacks/#commentsFiled under: ,


We'd like to take a stand on behalf of the fake fruit industry. Sure, actual strawberries and apples may be nutritious, but fake fruit snacks give us the illusion of eating something somewhat healthy while enjoying a snack-y treat. To help fill our ... Read more

 

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]]>fruit by the footFruitByTheFootwelchs fruit snacksWelchsFruitSnacksWhitney Teal2008-12-30T16:00:00+00:00Snackdown: Christmas Cookie Editionhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/23/snackdown-cookie-conundrum-man-or-tree/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/23/snackdown-cookie-conundrum-man-or-tree/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/23/snackdown-cookie-conundrum-man-or-tree/#commentsFiled under: ,


To some, Christmas is all about gorgeous holiday greenery, generosity and spending time with family. But for us, it's all about the delectable sweet treats available at every turn. Two of our faves are gingerbread cookies and sugar cookies topped ... Read more

 

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]]>christmas cookiesChristmasCookiesgingerbread menGingerbreadMenholiday christmas treesHolidayChristmasTreessnackdownsugar cookiesSugarCookiesWhitney Teal2008-12-23T16:00:00+00:00The Great Debate: Hard vs. Soft Chocolate Chip Cookieshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/16/the-great-hard-vs-soft-chocolate-chip-cookie-debate/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/16/the-great-hard-vs-soft-chocolate-chip-cookie-debate/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/16/the-great-hard-vs-soft-chocolate-chip-cookie-debate/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Chocolate chip cookies are the snack to which all munchies aspire. They're almost universally liked, easy to make (thanks to the frozen food aisle) and available everywhere. Yet, among CC cookie lovers there has always been a debate: Do you prefer ... Read more

 

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]]>chips ahoyChipsAhoychocolate chip cookiesChocolateChipCookieshardsoftsoft batchSoftBatchWhitney Teal2008-12-16T16:00:00+00:00The Rice Krispies Treat Run Downhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/08/rice-krispies-treat-run-down/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/08/rice-krispies-treat-run-down/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/08/rice-krispies-treat-run-down/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Rice Krispies Treats are the ultimate in homey cereal turned snack food (maybe it was all those well-placed, childhood Kellogg's commercials?). But these days, there's more than the vanilla variety: chocolate, peanut butter and a slew of other ... Read more

 

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]]>rice krispiesRiceKrispiessnack downSnackDownWhitney Teal2008-12-08T16:00:00+00:00Kudos for Kudoshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/01/kudos-for-kudos/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/01/kudos-for-kudos/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/01/kudos-for-kudos/#commentsFiled under: ,


Like it's name implies, any encounter with one of the bite-sized Kudos bars is a major snack coup. So, when it comes to a Kudos competition, the only real question is which of the many flavors reigns supreme. This time, we're letting the M&M and ... Read more

 

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]]>kudosmmssnackdownsnickersWhitney Teal2008-12-01T16:30:00+00:00Battle of the Pop-Tarts: Who You Callin' a Tart?http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/24/pop-tart-who-you-callin-a-tart/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/24/pop-tart-who-you-callin-a-tart/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/24/pop-tart-who-you-callin-a-tart/#commentsFiled under: ,


Pop Tarts: Delicious, not-so-nutritious breakfast food of champs. Today we choose a fave two-flavor pastry: Which Splitz will it be? Strawberry/blueberry or chocolate/strawberry? Which is the top tart? Strawberry/Blueberry ... Read more

 

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]]>Julie Gerstein2008-11-24T16:00:00+00:00Which Shortbread Cookie Stands Tallest?http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/17/snackdown-the-better-shortbread-cookie/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/17/snackdown-the-better-shortbread-cookie/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/17/snackdown-the-better-shortbread-cookie/#commentsFiled under: ,


Today's Snackdown competitors come from the same source as so many great snacks: the office vending machine. We know how difficult it is to make wise snack choices while under pressure at the office. We hope our shortbread battle royale will help you ... Read more

 

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]]>Julie Gerstein2008-11-17T16:00:00+00:00Which Pizza Snack Is Pizza-ier, Combos or Pringles?http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/10/pizza-party-combos-pizza-pretzels-vs-pizza-licious-pringles/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/10/pizza-party-combos-pizza-pretzels-vs-pizza-licious-pringles/http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/10/pizza-party-combos-pizza-pretzels-vs-pizza-licious-pringles/#commentsFiled under: ,


Pizza is the ultimate snack food, but how does it stack up when translated into other snack-food forms? Take a look: Combos Pizzeria Pretzels Pringles Pizza-licious Chips . ... Read more

 

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]]>combospringlesJulie Gerstein2008-11-10T16:00:00+00:00