Learn About Making Peeps, You Will!
Say "Hello" to Little Yoda! He was a gift to me from Ms Salmons, and he sits in my window while I create these blogs *smile*! He wanted to sit in the geranium for his photo today, so I obliged him, lol!
Little Yoda is here to explain how things are made. Today, he will share how the sugar confection Peeps are created. But first . . . .
Today is a "C Day"
That means that for the last time this school year, here is a special shout out to students in these classes:
Ms Fitzpatrick 3rd grade,
Ms Kolkebeck 4th grade,
Ms Buddemeyer 5th grade,
Ms Floyd Kindergarten,
Ms Sharp 1st grade,
and Ms Johnson 2nd grade!
They may be your favorite holiday treat! Marshmallow chicks, bunnies, and other assorted characters covered in sweet colorful sugar are called Peeps. According to the JustBorn.com website, Peeps have been around since 1953. Peeps are created at the Just Born Factory in Bethlehem, PA. They are made of five ingredients, according to the Just Born spokeswoman, Caitlin Servian: sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, air and love! The mixture is formed into the chick or bunny shapes and go through a conveyor belt to be sprinkled in a colorful "sugar shower". Eyes are added to the Peep, and then special workers inspect each Peep. The candy confections are then loaded into boxes, wrapped in cellophane, and shipped to stores.
Peeps used to be marshmallow flavored only, but today you can choose from 60 flavors including sour cherry, lemon line, pancakes & syrup, and a "mystery flavor".
5.5 million Peeps are made each day in the factory.
image from Clipart Library
Information on Peeps was found at JustBorn.com website and the following YouTube videos:
"How It's Made: Peeps" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ep1yt4QDE
"How Peeps are Made and Where They Come From Before Landing in Easter Baskets" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjbQ7YT2yfg
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It is wonderful to be able to think "I wonder . . ." and be able to find the answer to your question! This is truly an information-rich era, but remember: use good digital manners and practices when searching online. You want information that is appropriate, current, and correct!
That is all for today. See you tomorrow.
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