In memory of the inventor’s passing, we celebrate the Pop-Tart
I’m not exactly sure why, but I have very vivid memories of my first Pop-Tart. My dad called me into the kitchen and said, “You have to try this!” If…
I'm not exactly sure why, but I have very vivid memories of my first Pop-Tart.
My dad called me into the kitchen and said, "You have to try this!"
If you know me, you know I have a bit of a sweet tooth, something I inherited from both parents. My mom loved chocolate, and my dad could sometimes be found eating a piece of cherry pie at 7 AM for breakfast.
Which brings us back to Pop-Tarts.
I'm not sure where or how my dad found out about them, but he had a box of brown sugar cinnamon ones and from the first moment I took a bite, I was hooked.
We had Pop-Tarts for breakfast. We had Pop-Tarts for an after-school snack.
And if I wanted a little extra fruit in my diet, well bring on the strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts!
But wait...there's more.
I discovered that if you took a Pop-Tart right out of the toaster and combined it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you have one of the Ultimate Kid Desserts!
Pop Tart à la Mode!
I mention this because a guy named Bill Post passed away on February 10. You may not know who he was, but he was a former Keebler employee, who was credited with inventing Pop-Tarts.
At first, there were just four flavors - strawberry, blueberry, the aforementioned brown sugar cinnamon, and apple currant. Later frostings would be added and additional flavors totaling more than 20 different varieties.
My go-to Pop-Tart is still brown sugar cinnamon, but if I really want to spice things up, I go for the frosted version.
And yes, I am still tempted to top it off with a scoop of ice cream.
Thanks, Bill Post.
The history of Pop-Tarts everything you could ever want to know about Pop-Tarts!
Jerry Seinfeld on Pop-Tarts
"Once there were Pop-Tarts, I could not understand why other types of food continued to exist."
Brian Regan on Pop-Tarts
"If you gotta zap fry your pop tarts.... you might wanna loosen up your schedule!"
6 Exciting Dates To Go On In New Jersey
Valentine’s Day 2024 is now in the rearview mirror. Maybe you spent it doing something very romantic or maybe you and your significant other didn’t do much at all. And that’s ok too! Moving forward, of course you want to keep the romance alive. So what can you do? I thought we could take a look at 6 exciting dates to go on in New Jersey!
Many people like adventurous, action-packed dates. Something thrilling or daring, or just active in general really suits these folks. Others are into your basic restaurant followed by a film. My wife and I enjoy concerts, the movies, and going for walks at various parks and trails.
No single place is going to be suitable for everyone’s interests or preferences. That's just how it goes. But, there are so many things to do in New Jersey, hopefully, you can find something on this list that sounds like something you’d try!
And let me say this, if you’re just not feeling any of these or you prefer to just sit at home, there’s nothing wrong with that. My wife and I love a night just relaxing with a good movie on as we enjoy a drink and just kicking back on the couch. Sometimes, it’s fun to take it easy, since we’re all on the go all the time. I won’t tell you how many times, my wife and I decided to just take it easy and spend our “date night” at home. It’s fun and easy, and we don’t have to get anyone to watch our kids! However, if you do want to get out of the house and shake things up a bit, I thought this list might help to figure out something cool you could do.
So let’s take a look at 6 exciting dates to go on in New Jersey!
BEYOND THE PLATE
They have tours in multiple areas of New Jersey. Take a drive and check out what they have to offer. They're into showing off lesser-known, excellent restaurants for you to enjoy!
IPIC - Fort Lee
This takes movie night to a whole other level. You get your own private bay of two lounge chairs and the option of dining on some amazing food and drinks.
GLASSWORKS CRAFTING STUDIO - Morristown
A really fun crafting idea. You can make fused-glass art that you can then bring home to display. And it's reasonably priced!
MINI GOLF SAFARI - West Orange
Located at Turtle Back Zoo. This award winning mini-golf course is awesome! Have some fun with the large animals on display on the course and then check out the real thing at the zoo. Just wait for the weather to get a little warmer!
MDN LATIN DANCE STUDIO - Belleville
How about you and your date take a dance lesson? Learn to Salsa with the best of them. From Beginners to more advanced they've got you covered!
COOKING CLASSES
Check out this site of different cuisines and chefs. Some come to you and some you can take a ride to. Either way, you might learn to make a fantastic dish together!
