Balance of Food

The Twinkie is an all-American treat, but what goes in an American Twinkie? This article notes a new book about that phenomena: Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients in Processed Foods are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated Into What America Eats by Steve Ettlinger. Though I grew up on Twinkies in the U.S., I don't eat them anymore. Unless they're fried, and it was only that one time. I have discovered something better: the Twinkie -- as made in Canada. If you think the U.S. Twinkie tastes overprocessed, you might really like the Canadian version. As much as I like the Canadian Twinkie, it tastes a little dry. But it tastes like a sponge cake with cream filling, and doesn't put me into a sugar coma. It's actually a light, refreshing snack -- words that can't be spoken about the U.S. Twinkie. I realize that getting Canadian Twinkies requires actually going to Canada, but if you live near there or are there on vacation or business, buy yourself a Twinkie. When you do, you'll ask, "Why can't I get that here?"