it’s national toasted marshmallow day
and all i can think of
is my very favorite dessert –
introduced in the united states years ago
by the scouts of america
the s’more
is still much loved by so many.
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actual marshmallow health and safety tips from the boy scouts of america guidebook:
When roasting your marshmallows, a light brown skin is sufficient. Having the marshmallow engulfed in flames may cause panic and flinging of hot marshmallow onto someone.
Have a properly stocked first-aid kit available (and have trained first-aid Scouts and adults on hand).
Roasting marshmallows can be fun, but care should be taken so that participants do not become injured by burns or punctures.
If you are on a campout, thoroughly clean your hands and face before hitting the sleeping bag. The smell of marshmallows and chocolate are known to attract various animals.
S’mores are great for an evening snack or cracker barrel, just before bedtime. On campouts, the sugar rush is just enough so that the youth will sleep soundly through the night.
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“my favorite vegetable is the marshmallow.”
-jim gaffigan
Thank you. May I have s’more? (spell-checker does not recognize s’more?)
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spell check’s not as advanced as we are ). yes, you may.
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That scouting advice is fantastic! I have made notes…
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careful of the panic and flinging effect!
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That was my main concern!
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I thought so
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But a thoroughly engulfed marshmallow leads to a crispy outer shell that is like no other!!!!
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i so agree!
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I think we just stuck them on sticks and bunged them on the fire. I’m disappointed now that we didn’t attract a passing coyote…
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me too, and such a perfect sugar rush to encourage youth to sleep!
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Wow. What r u doing to me so early in the morning?
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There is never a time that is wrong for a s ‘more
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Ha!
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How could I resist a post about marshmallows? We don’t have s’mores in Australia. When I first read it in an article a year or two ago, I thought it was a typo. 🙂
I love this: “Having the marshmallow engulfed in flames may cause panic and flinging of hot marshmallow onto someone.” It’s hilarious. Thank you for the smiles. 🙂
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Who could? I know, the warnings are so funny)
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I was in my 50s before it finally dawned on me that the marshmallow was named for the marsh mallow, a plant:
https://www.candyusa.com/candy-types/marshmallows/
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And I just learned it upon reading your comment)
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Enjoy, Beth.
I can’t remember the last time I had one!
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They are amazing
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Legend has it that the Girl Scout cookie the Samoa came from the s’more, Beth.
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Makes sense!
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My favorite dessert too! The best thing about camping… 🙂
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Yes!
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I’ve taken photos of the marsh mallow that was the forerunner of all this — it’s a pretty flower. As for an instruction manual for s’mores? Well, maybe not. After all, everyone knows that the best way to consume a fire-roasted marshmallow is to burn it, eat the outside, burn it again, eat the outside… If you’re really good, you can get four or five crispy treats from one marshmallow.
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Exactly
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Yum
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Yes
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Mmmmm! Maybe we’ll make them tonight at our fire pit. Yummy😋
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I’m jealous!
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I spent the summer working at an American summer camp. In the first week my marshmallows were black burnt but by the end of the summer I made them a toasty brown. I miss s’mores every day! https://www.earthtoconnie.com/my-camp-america-experience/
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It is an art and people have very different favorite cooking levels of browning)
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Yum.
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yup!
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These are the best thing about camping!
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it so is!
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Mouth is watering…:)
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So good-
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Dude I’m sorry I missed it. I’m gonna have to make up for it 🙂
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Double up!
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I love the safety tips. My mind went all kinds of goofy places when I read them.
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I know!)
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I never knew s’mores we’re so dangerous!
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Right?
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