Rice Krispies and generic brand-rice crispies used to make Rice Krispee Treats
Phisherman
genuine Kellogg's Rice Krispies and a "value-brand" rice crispies? The
Kelloggs brand is nearly twice the cost. I say there is a significant
difference in taste (and cost). Comments?
Val
"Phisherman" <no...@nobody.com> wrote in message
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There is a difference in cost. I used to make pans of that stuff when the
kids were running around the house with all their friends and still do now
every Easter and press them into rabbit molds. I always used the generic
rice crispie cereal, store brand marshmallows, too. It didn't seem to offend
the delicate pallets of those digging into the gooey treats. In all the
years I've made these not one person, adult or child, spit it out and
screamed. "OH MY GAWD, ~spit, spit~ I AM APPALLED, YOU USED A GENERIC
BRAND!! C'mon, gimme a break. These things aren't exactly gourmet rocket
science. LMAO
If you are convinced it makes a difference in taste I wonder why you are
even bothering to ask. Your mind is already made up, right?
Val
Phisherman
wrote:
Not everyone's taste pallet is the same (is why I ask). I want to
know (and curious) if others notice a taste or texture difference.
Most children usually don't notice subtle taste differences. Out of
being polite, adults may not mention it.
Jan :)
"Gigglz" <Fre...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> just slop in the goo, and it all tastes the same :-D
My grandma used to add a bit of Skippy crunchy peanut butter to the recipe.
The salt in the peanut butter helped to lessen the overly sweet. Yumm!!
Jan :)
>Giggz
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Jan :)
"Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:41:06 GMT, Jan :) wrote:
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>> My grandma used to add a bit of Skippy crunchy peanut butter to the
>> recipe.
>> The salt in the peanut butter helped to lessen the overly sweet. Yumm!!
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> (6oz) and topped it with melted El Rey white chocolate.
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> Anything else are, well... peasant food anymore ;-)
Top it off with some fine chopped Macadamia nuts and a dusting of shredded
dark chocloate. The peasants will revolt! :-)
Jan :)
Jan :)
"Gigglz" <Fre...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
> what a great idea, and i love peanut butter!
Another thing I do is add a bit of carmelized or burnt brown sugar to the
peanut butter mix. Oh it is just divine!
Jan :)
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> thanx,
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> giggz
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Mike Simmons
"Jan :)" <ab...@localhost.com> wrote in message
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Yup! I can tell the difference. The Rice Krispies taste fresher than the
generics and they are Kripsier. Also, try throwing in some Toll House
morsels... or if you are a REAL chocoholic, use Cocoa Krispies and the Toll
House morsels.... Yummmm!!
Mike
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Jan :)
"Mike Simmons" <mik...@yhti.net> wrote in message
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I have tried the Cocoa Krispies with the peanut butter morsels. Yumm!
Jan :)
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> Mike
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Mrs Bonk
fresher taste and crunchy texture of Kelloggs Rice Crispies compared to the
generics. I also believe a good tasting chocolate makes a lot of difference.
I sometimes use Cocoa Pops to make the crispies which I am guessing is the
equivalent of your "Cocoa Krispies"
My favourite would still be Kelloggs Corn Flakes in chocolate. I tend to use
plain chocolate for my crispies though for eating from a bar, I prefer milk,
preferably Cadbury's.
Mike Simmons
"Mrs Bonk" <ar...@nospamcutey.com> wrote in message
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Hmmmm... maybe they don't call 'em toll house morsels across the pond. They
are made by Nestle' and are semi sweet chocolate drops approximately 1/4" in
diameter at the base tapering up to a pointy tip. Really, any semi-sweet
dark chocolate will do, it's just that they are conveniently sized for Rice
Krispy treats and chocolate chip cookies. Hmmmm... if you don't have toll
house morsels, what do you use to make chocolate chip cookies?
Mike
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Mrs Bonk
We use chocolate chips :)
In my part of the country some call them polka dots. I believe our "plain"
chocolate is your semi sweet but don't quote me on that.
Mike Simmons
Our "plain" chocolate is milk choclate and IMHO chocolate chip cookies
aren't near as good as with the semi-sweet morsels, but everyone has
different tatstes.
Mike
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Jan :)
"Gigglz" <Fre...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
> On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:56:09 GMT, "Jan :\)" <ab...@localhost.com>
> wrote:
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>>"Gigglz" <Fre...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>> On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:41:06 GMT, "Jan :\)" <ab...@localhost.com>
>>> wrote:
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>>>>"Gigglz" <Fre...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>>>> On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:16:11 GMT, Phisherman <no...@nobody.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>Can anyone tell the difference between Rice Krispee Treats made with
>>>>>>genuine Kellogg's Rice Krispies and a "value-brand" rice crispies? The
>>>>>>Kelloggs brand is nearly twice the cost. I say there is a significant
>>>>>>difference in taste (and cost). Comments?
>>>>>
>>>>> nooooooo difference to me!
>>>>>
>>>>> just slop in the goo, and it all tastes the same :-D
>>>>
>>>>My grandma used to add a bit of Skippy crunchy peanut butter to the
>>>>recipe.
>>>>The salt in the peanut butter helped to lessen the overly sweet. Yumm!!
>>>>
>>>>Jan :)
>>>
>>>
>>> yummmmmm indeed!
>>> what a great idea, and i love peanut butter!
>>
>>Another thing I do is add a bit of carmelized or burnt brown sugar to the
>>peanut butter mix. Oh it is just divine!
>>
>>Jan :)
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Let us know how it turns out. Inquiring minds, and all that...:-)
Jan :)
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> Gigglz
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Chef
I've made from both, and no- I found NO difference in the taste,
texture, or quality.
You're only paying for the brand name.
Just my opinion, of course... off me soapbox now! :o)
Chef A
Rick Hackett
We add a couple tablespoons of instant Cappuccino (sp?) mix to ours.
Melba's Jammin'
Phisherman <no...@nobody.com> wrote:
If you prefer them made with Kellogg's Rice Krispies, then use those in
the recipe. If cost is a serious issue (or even a minor one, I
suppose), then you, and only you, have to decide if the extra cost is
worth the taste difference you perceive. Advertising costs are a huge
factor in determining production and shelf price.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Notes about our meals in Tuscany have been posted to
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com; 10-16-2007
