Posted by Alex Tewfik on November 27th, 2012
This is our moment, Philadelphia. We’re in a position to be America’s savior, to rescue ourselves from our nation’s most recent upset, to be the face of something really special. We have in our possession something that replaces the unreplaceable, something that stands comfortably in bigger shoes, something that can effortlessly hold up America’s legendary obesity epidemic on a grandiose scale.
We have the Tastykake.
Since the Hostess brand’s bankruptcy liquidation, there’s been a void in the marketplace, and Tastykake looks to be the answer.
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Posted by Jason Sheehan on October 16th, 2012
Over on the Philly Post, they are telling you what it is that’s going to be making you fat this season. Namely, an unholy union between Pennsylvania’s two most famous purveyors of caloric joy.
Philadelphia-based Tastykake has joined forces with The Hershey Company to Kandy Bar Kakes, the most fearsome combination of Pennsylvania-based sweet treats it is possible to imagine, ever. The varieties of Kandy Bar Kake include S’mores Kandy Bar Kake made with Hershey’s Cocoa, Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kake made with Reese’s Peanut Butter, and Peppermint Kandy Bar Kake made with York peppermint patty flavor.
There is something about that that’s attractive and horrifying, both at the same time. And you can read all about it over on the Philly Post.
Tastykake Partners With Hershey’s to Create Probable Sugar Coma [Philly Post]
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Posted by Jason Sheehan on June 3rd, 2011
Months of work. $2 million dollars. 4,500 focus group participants. The loving attention of Tom Vilsack, the Department of Agriculture, Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity task force and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. And this is what we get to replace the food pyramid? A circle divided four ways?
Jesus…
As mentioned a couple days ago, the Obama administration has decided to cast down the two-decades-old food pyramid in favor of a simpler, easier-to-understand graph called “MyPlate.” It was supposed to alleviate the confusion and controversy that has (apparently) dogged the classic pyramid since its inception, and present to all and sundry a clear message on how they are supposed to eat in order to not become the sorts of land whales who always seem to end up as a graphic on the nightly news whenever they want to do a story on obesity in America.
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Related: Food, Food Nerd News, Cheesesteaks, duck hearts, healthy eating, land whales, Michelle Obama, MyPlate, Poutine, Tastykakes, USDA
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Posted by Jason Sheehan on April 15th, 2011
“Just when we started hearing some things about the Farmer’s Daughter at Normandy Farm in Whitpain Township (former site of a restaurant from the missing-in-action Jim Coleman, who disappeared from there, WHYY’s Chef’s Table, and World Cafe Live all in 2010) that made us actually consider making the awful drive up to that part of Montgomery County, we find out that Corey Fair, the bull-riding Texas-born chef that started to turn things around for the property, is gone.
Although the original tip that came in at the end of last week suggested that this was a sudden departure (to the effect of: ‘something happened last night, and the chef is gone’), both Fair (pictured) and the folks behind the so corporately named Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center say that’s not the case…”
Want to know the real story? Check out “Chef Flees Farmer’s Daughter For The Big City, But Promises ‘A Flawless Transition‘” for the truth.
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Related: Food, Farmer's Daughter, fruit flies, Horizons, Khyber Pass Pub, PIFA, Tastykakes, vegans, whiskey, Wolfgang Puck
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Posted by Foobooz on March 28th, 2011
The news for Tastykake is not good as the company files extension for an SEC filing and company sale prospects called “slim.” [FOX 29]
James is on the move as of June when their current lease expires. They will be looking for a spot “in a high-traffic neighborhood that’s better suited for fine dining.” [The Insider]
Southampton’s Churchville Inn was gutted by fire early on Sunday morning. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
According to Penn students Capogiro employees are rude and dispense disdain. [Daily Pennsylvanian]
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Posted by Foobooz on March 22nd, 2011
Tastykakes will make their Citizens Bank Park debut this year as the Philadelphia tradition will be available in counter-top refrigerators. [The Insider]
New York has the Spotted Pig, Malvern has the Flying Pig and Northern Liberties is getting the Blind Pig. The gastropub will be taking over the former Kong/Sovalo space. [The Insider]
Jolly’s Dueling Piano Bar has closed at 20th and Chestnut but will resurface Friday in the Academy House. [Meal Ticket]
Owner Kevin Meeker says the days are numbered for his Old City barbeque spot, Q BBQ & Tequila. [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on January 6th, 2011
It’s hard to name just one but what’s your favorite Tastykake? Us, we’re butterscotch krimpet loyalists.
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Posted by Foobooz on January 6th, 2011
We’re extremely depressed over the news that Tastykake is in severe financial difficulty. It’s enough to make us stuff our face with butterscotch krimptes. Sigh.[Philadelphia Inquirer]
Acme has problems of its own. The supermarket chain is preparing to close stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The PA stores are in Limerick and Wayne, while Cinnaminson, Millville, and Moorestown are slated to close in New Jersey.
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Posted by Foobooz on June 2nd, 2010
Today Tastykake unveiled a 40″ replica of the Stanley Cup in the lobby of the Comcast Center. The replica is made up of Krimpets, Koffee Kakes and Kandy Kakes.
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