When I was little, I thought Easter-themed candies like Peeps and chocolate bunnies were forbidden. Along with colorful Christmas lights and gingerbread houses, denying myself fluffy chick-shaped marshmallow confections was part of the sacrifice of being a Jew.
It wasn’t until college that I ate my first Peep. You know, as part of the rebellious coming-of-age phase when you first leave home, drink lots of alcohol, hook up with questionable boys, and eat pink sugared marshmallow. Everyone goes through that, right?
Since I was introduced to Peeps so late in life, I didn’t realize that people were doing more with Peeps than just eating them straight out of the pack.
Apparently, there are many kinds of “peepsonalities” beyond the purists.
There are those who cook with them.
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Those who decorate with them.
Those who think Peeps should exercise more modesty.
Those who destroy them.
Video Grab Source: 10 Ways to Kill Marshmallow Peeps
Those who are really upset about The Office ending.
Those who like Downtown Abbey a little too much.
Photo Source: The Washington Post
Those who think all great works of art should be edible.
Photo Source: The Washington Post
Those who make you nostalgic for children’s books you previously found annoying.
Photo Source: Pink and Green Mama
Those who like to make fun of politicians on vacation.
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Those who want to ruin Easter for children forever:
Waking Dead diroama source: Comic Salliance
Those who fondly remember the ’80s.
Waking Dead diroama source: Comic Salliance
And those who, if they weren’t building elaborate Pixar-themed Peeps dioramas, could probably be saving the world or something:
Photo Source: The Washington Post
What kind of “peepsonality” do I have?
The kind who, even as a grown adult, still feels a tad guilty publishing a Peeps post on the second day of Passover. You know, before I forget I’m keeping kosher for the week and eat a piece of pizza by mistake on Day Three.
So today, I decided to pay homage to my heritage and make what I call “Matzah S’meeps”. Or maybe “Matzah Sch’meeps”? That’s the Peeps version of a s’more with a little Jewish twist.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Peeps
Matzah
Chocolate
Fire
Someone Who Does Not Care that Peeps Aren’t Kosher
I’d offer actual instructions but that’s probably not necessary. I will say to use two Peeps for each Sch’meep with the chocolate smashed between for maximum melting.
Aren’t they pretty? Delicious too.
Now, someone tell my daughter she doesn’t have to wait until college to eat one.
And Happy Pesach!
Peepsach?
Oy.
Ohhhhhh, that looks yummy!
And there is this for those with a slightly darker vision: http://m.neatorama.com/2011/04/08/13-hilarious-peeps-candy-easter-dioramas/
My favorite? The peep show.
I’m not good at Jewish holidays. Both of my parents (and my step dad) are preachers kids and my hubs is jewish. Last night I put a pork roast in the crockpot before remembering. Ahhhh… But it,is funny, my husband doesnt mind celebrating easter but he must have peeps. I keep finding them in the car.. Lol I must be jaded, I rarely get them but maybe the kid and I will try a matzo peep smore today!
Peeps could also make great cupcake toppers. You could make the icing blue and look like waves so your peep could swim! I think Pinterest brainwashed me..
I just added the Waking Dead one- thanks for that! There are so many Peeps dioramas out there it’s crazy! How was I not aware this whole phenomenon existed?
We do Peep jousting. Take two Peeps, stick a toothpick in each one, sticking out towards the other, then place in the microwave. Turn microwave on and watch them expand; the first Peep to stab the other one, wins!
Who ARE these people who have time to make Peep dioramas? Impressive. Questionable usage of time, but impressive.
Now I have a hankering for Peep Sch’mores. Sigh.
I didn’t realize little marshmallow birds couldn’t be kosher. Little marshmallow Jesus Christs and Virgin Marys I could totally understand.
Every time I see those Peep creations all I can think is “that’s an ant infestation waiting to happen.” If Peeps are exclusively Easter, does that make me a bad Christian?
Am I the only one who thinks peeps are a disgusting scourge on what should be a pure chocolate holiday? I mean, fine, a bit of egg salad if you must, but just bring me my chocolate bunny.
Awww, not being Jewish, I didn’t know Peeps weren’t kosher. Guess there will never be a Peepsover. Sad really.
Peepsover. BOOM.
http://lilatovcocktail.blogspot.com/2009/04/easter-passover-mashups-part-i-passover.html
I do believe they make chocolate covered Peeps. Acceptable? Or do you prefer your bunnies hollow?
I think it has something to do with the gelatin and not because the chick needs to be wearing the Star of David around its neck 🙂
I just eat them. 🙂
I had a brief moment of motivation when I was going to create a diorama myself, but then I remembered I have children and a job and pictured myself crying in a pool of marshmallow and glue at 5am and opted for the incredibly easy to prepare Sch’meeps instead.
You wanna see some Peepstastic Pinterest ideas? Peepscocks! Which isn’t nearly as dirty as it sounds:
http://pinterest.com/pin/259801472226615025/
My stepdad (also Jewish) LOVES Peeps. He is stocked all year round. Wish he came into my life sooner.
Great peep-show! Happy Peepsover love! xo
They aren’t vegetarian either! I prefer my candy meatless.
Mazzy’s hair!! I love it, sooo cute.
Now I need to go and get some matzah. Yum.
I am amazed at how peepin’ creative these Peeps people are. Whoa. I bow before thee!
The fact that I’m (apparently) part of the group that likes to destroy peeps…I must mull this over.What does it all mean?
LOVE the GoodNight Moon Peeps – that is awesome!
Somehow I have never tasted a Peep. But these photos are giving me ideas for future Peep escapades. Great pics and post!
OMG, the Downton Abbey Peeps!!! LOVE THAT. Happy Peepsach!
These ideas are SO CUTE! They made me laugh. I love the Peeps wreath! I might try to make that as a joke for my husband. He loves Peeps!
Ha! Those are great!
So many levels of great! Must share! Must share!Sch’meeps! Ellen
love the matzo peeps!
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