Hostess is at it again! Two more flavors to try out today, one a limited edition, one a new product flavor! But do they have what it takes to get the Quest for the Best seal of approval?! Let’s find out together!
Who are our Questers today?
Alan, NERDS!
Nate, fancy boy.
Cody, pace yourself.
Amy, icy.
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!
Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundt
Nate: “That artificial flavor at the tail end of it is a little off.” 6/10
Amy: “It reminds me of the mini muffins.” 5/10
Alan: “I’m getting Tootsie Roll vibes.” 5/10
Cody: “There’s a lot in a small package.” 5/10
TOTAL: 21/40
Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Mini Donettes
Nate: “This tastes like something made with an Easy-Bake-Oven.” 2/10
Amy: “Add some salt and this would taste like Playdoh.” 3/10
Alan: “This is a pretty bad texture.” 3/10
Cody: “What the hell is this!?” 1/10
TOTAL: 9/40
There you have it. We give the Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts 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
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
NEW PRODUCT: Hostess Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts