One of my professors in college had a link from her faculty page to something called The T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project. Having a fondness for their golden sponginess and creamy middles, I clicked immediately. I was facsinated at the time and thought put into the experiments. Feel free to amuse yourself here.

Still having a side that indulges in individually wrapped snack cakes, I was thrilled when we added a new cookbook to the Lemonade Stand. The Twinkies Cookbook is a collection of recipes featuring Twinkies straight from Hostess. Featuring dishes of all kinds, primarily desserts, that were submitted by Twinkie-loving Americans in order to celebrate their 75th anniversary.

I’d like to share my favorite recipe: Twinkie Sushi

Here’s a wild recipe that’s super easy to make and super fun to eat as a light and fruity snack! This recipe transforms the much loved Twinkie into a hip and tropical flavored treat.

Items Needed:

• 3 Hostess Twinkies
• Assorted dried fruits
• Assorted fruity candies
• 2 green fruit roll ups
• Dried mangoes (looks like pickled ginger)

DIRECTIONS:
Slice Hostess Twinkies into pieces about an inch tall. Slice fruit roll ups in strips to the long enough and wide enough to wrap around the Hostess Twinkie pieces. Wrap the fruit roll ups around the Hostess Twinkie pieces. Place dried fruits and candies into the cream filling. Place Twinkie rolls on a plate or in a bento box. Garnish with strips of dried mango to resemble pickled ginger! Serve with chopsticks if you wish.

© 2004 Clare Crespo

If you love Twinkies or know someone else who’s a fanatic, check out this cookbook filled with sweet (and savory) treats for all to enjoy!

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