Like the rest of the unhealthy US of A, I was devastated when I heard that Hostess filed for bankruptcy. Twinkies. Cup Cakes. Suzy Qs. These were one of the four food groups I grew up on! Now I wasn’t one of those folks to spend $250 on eBay for a box of Twinkies. Even I’ll admit that’s a bit much. Granted, that could be invaluable in the face of a Zombie Apocalypse. But as …
I haven’t slept in weeks. Make that months. Haven’t shaved, combed my hair or even changed out of my jammy jams. I’ve been a true representation of the Walking Dead. Ever since I wrote about Hostess Snack Cakes going bankrupt, I just haven’t had a reason to smile. Even Mega Stuff Oreos can’t get the job done. Combining four Mega Stuff Oreos into one mammoth cookie, however, did make me smile. For a few seconds …
On the way into work this morning, I heard the saddest news… Hostess Brands is shutting down for good. Hostess. The powerhouse behind such dessert hits as Twinkies, Ho Hos, and my favorite, Suzy Qs. In recent years, Hostess Brands apparently bought out rival Drakes, maker of similar (albeit inferior in my opinion) snacks like Yodels and Devil Dogs. But now, after filing for bankruptcy and having workers go on strike, Hostess is turning off …
