Just when you think Hostess can’t possibly come up with another limited edition concoction to try out, here it is, slapping you in the face, prying open your wallet and forcing you to lay down your hard earned cash for the simple pleasure of sugary goodness.
But will they deliver?
Today we are trying out the limited edition Maple Glazed Donettes.
Who are our Questers today?
Alan, shut up.
Nate, I’ll do it my way!
Matt, a crumbleman.
Amy, so scared.
A History of Hostess…. again.
For a longer history, check out the original Hostess episode here.
https://open.substack.com/pub/questforthebestpodcast/p/ho-ho-hostess?r=rjail&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The Hostess brand was founded by the Continental Baking Company, who bought Taggart Bakery, which was the bakery behind the famous Wonder Bread. Along with Wonder Bread, Continental Baking Company wanted to create a line of treats. So in 1919, they launched the Hostess Cupcake. More than 10 years later, Hostess became snack cake legends with the creation of Twinkies. Created by Jimmy Dewer in 1930, the company’s bakery manager, these spongy treats were a great way for the company to make an inexpensive product during the depression. You could get two twinkies for a nickel.
In 1995, Interstate Bakeries Corporation acquired Continental Baking company for $330 million.
Despite a couple bankruptcies since then, the company now seems to be back on its feet. The Hostess Brand’s product portfolio includes CupCakes, Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes, SnoBalls, Fruit Pies, various breads, and more.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Nate: “It felt like I was chewing a really thick loogie.” 1/10
Amy: “Why does it feel like it has already been chewed?” 1/10
Alan: “It tastes mapley, but more in the aftertaste.” 3/10
Matt: “Can we talk about how waxy it makes your mouth feel?” 3/10
TOTAL: 8/40
There you have it. We do NOT give the Maple Glazed Donettes the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://www.hostesscakes.com/products/donettes/maple-glazed/
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next, along with your thoughts on this episode.
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Show Notes:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/timeline-the-history-of-hostess-brands
https://www.mashed.com/83028/untold-truth-hostess-cakes/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joey-chestnut-twinkie-eating-contest_n_4169657
LIMITED EDITION EPISODE: Maple Glazed Hostess Donettes