Oh man, I forgot about these!
Until, that is, I saw them at my local supermarket and had to call on all my strength not to buy every available box.
While tearing through these like Violet Beauregarde in a Wrigley’s gum outlet, I discovered two things I never knew about these tasty treats:
- They’re New York City icons. The cookies were first sold in Hoboken, New Jersey (across the river from Manhattan), and a full 70% of all boxes sold are consumed within the immediate metropolitan area.
- They’re seasonal. Because the thin layer of dark chocolate melts easily in summer months, Nabisco only puts them out between September and April.
The first point accounts for why I haven’t seen these in a while (I’ve been in Boston and Philly in the last six years), while the second just makes me sad. I guess I’ll just have to stock up and save some boxes in my freezer.
Question: Aside from Cadbury Creme Eggs, what other regional or seasonal products do you stock up on?
2 responses so far ↓
Liz // October 28, 2008 at 3:15 am
I live in Boston currently, but grew up in CT. I have been desperately missing Mallomars, and am hoping beyond hope that they will show up at my local Shaws. Can I order them online?
As for seasonal sweets: I’m a big fan of Reese’s holiday peanut butter cups. The ratio of PB to chocolate is superb.
MF // October 28, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Believe it or not, you can order Mallomars from Amazon. Just type it in the search box.
I hope they use some sort of shipping refrigeration to keep the chocolate from melting. And good call on the Reese’s.