Friday, June 27, 2014

The Six (Subjective) Best Flavors Of Oreos

     While some people are traditionalists, and only like the tried and true, others are anything but. To celebrate this originality, we're going to have a countdown of the six (subjective) best Oreo flavors. Why not grab a couple right now? Because your mouth will be watering

    6. Strawberry Milkshake Oreo: Some people might have bought them for the intriguing name and ended up loving them, or felt betrayed. These were really just Oreos with plain strawberry frosting and a fancy name. Nevertheless, they tasted really good. if the opportunity arises, pick up a pack.

    5. Oreo Marshmallow Crispy Creme: These are amazing, due to the simple fact that it tastes just like a Rice Krispy treat, with an Oreo esque twist. The name put me off at first, but they're actually quite good

    4. Cool Mint Creme Oreo: These double stuff Oreos with a minty filling manage a delicate balance between the two, where neither flavor overpowers the other. Of course we just licked the crème off and ate the cookie part separately, so we might not be the best authority.

    3. Oreo Fudge Cremes: While some might debate whether or not these count, they're almost like a thin mint version of Oreos. A thin wafer with crème, covered in delicious chocolate. It bears the Oreo name, it passes our test.

    2. Peanut Butter Oreo: In the same vain as the Cool Mint Creme, these are a double stuffed Oreo with peanut butter crème. They compliment each other perfectly.

    1. Original: As mentioned, some love the tried and true, and it's easy to see why. This classic flavor has stood the test time, with few changes. No one has quite pulled off an imitation, many have tried and failed.

    Of course, all of this is subjective. Some flavors people love, others will hate. However, there are enough flavors to please every palette, guaranteeing we can all enjoy these sandwich cookies in harmony.

Friday, June 20, 2014

A Different Side to The Wedding World


   Although the wedding industry can seem like a strict, no fun zone at times, the conversation I had tonight proves that it is anything but. Recently, my friend announced that she was engaged, so some fellow professionals and I joined together..... In planning her wedding for her. Fun and hijinx commenced, and I'm sure everyone was laughing by the end.

   At one point she announced that her colors were slate gray and Terra cotta, and that the theme would be branches and twigs. All this leaves me wondering how I would put it on a cookie. A dear friend began sorting out a location, cake, centerpieces.... Even the tuxedo! By the end, every detail of our mock wedding was sorted out.

As you can see, although the wedding world does consist of professionals who take their jobs very seriously, we know how to have fun too. I've met many great people through networking meetings, people who I can trade services- and stories, with. I would have never thought that these business acquaintances would be people I would eventually joke around with on Facebook.

   The conversation lasted well around an hour, leaving all of us with a stitch in our sides, and I'm sure one very confused and overwhelmed fiance. It seems trivial, or almost silly, but this moment with fellow professionals taught me two things: One, God forbid any of our friends announce an engagement on Facebook, lest our inner professional come out. However, the second thing I learned is more important. During these networking meetings, I've met friends. Real friends, not acquaintances. People who care about me. Of course, they're always there if I need a buddy for hijacking a post as well. To me, that's invaluable.
  

Friday, June 13, 2014

Six Strange Uses For Oreos

  


   While Oreos seem like a normal, albeit delicious, cookie at first glance, they're much more than that. Much, much more. Versatile may seem like a strange word to describe these cookies, but it's fitting. Below, you'll find six strange, but pretty cool uses for Oreos

   1. You can use them as earrings. I know it's strange, but it's an amazing idea. If you don't mind birds (or even humans) nibbling at your earrings, then this could be the fashion statement you need

   2. You can stuff them into a chocolate chip cookie. Personally, I've never tried it, but it sounds delicious.

   3. You can use them in your crafts. Endless possibilities exist, the limit is your own imagination.

   4. You can use them in brownies. Another one I've never tried, but the idea sprang into my head today. Crush up some Oreos and put them into your batter. This isn't limited to the standard Oreos either, you could use any variant as long as it sounds good

   5. Deep fry them. Ever had a burning need to eat fair food all year round? Break out the deep fryer and cook them to golden perfection. If that's your thing

   6. Eat them. You got me, it's not unusual, whacky, zany, strange, or anything else you want to call it. However, in my humble opinion, it may be the best. Oreos were made for eating, and eating is what should be done with them.

   As you can see, there's a myriad of uses for Oreos, and even more I didn't mention. Using them in recipes or crafts is just the tip of the iceberg. Even if all you do is eat them, they're still milk's favorite cookie, and the possibilities are limited to your imagination