The Coffee Catastrophe

   As you may or may not know, I was offering free cupcakes (courtesy of Blooms and Batter) and coffee all this week. However, I ran into a huge problem. Okay, maybe a big problem. Alright, alright, it was a little problem, but a problem nonetheless. When deciding what coffee flavor tasted the better, and which one I would serve the public, I remembered one little detail. I don't like coffee.
  
   While I know some of you are gasping, let me elaborate. I understand that coffee is supposed to be this miracle drink that energizes you and works little beams of light into your day. In a lot of households, the mom and/or dad start off their morning with a steaming cup of joe. Or two. Or 3. Or 4. Sometimes even the whole pot. Yet somehow, for some reason, I've never been able to stand it

  Perhaps it's the harsh taste, the fact that there are million ways to drink it and so little time to find out what I like, or maybe it's just my tastebuds. All I know is I don't like coffee. Yet I choked down different flavors in an effort to find the best tasting one. Okay, that's an exaggeration.

   In the end, I'd consider the free treats a success. Most people like coffee, and when you add cupcakes it's a winning pair. Even though I don't like coffee, I can see the reasons many people do. Hopefully everyone enjoys the flavor I picked. I just don't remember what it was, they all taste the same :-)
  

The Six (Subjective) Worst Flavors Of Oreos

   Not too long ago we did an article on the best flavors of Oreos. Now, we venture to the darker side. The worst flavors of Oreos. If you didn't think it was possible for there to be a bad flavor of Oreo, we have news for you. Read on if you dare.

   1. Berry Burst. While some believed these to be a repackaged Strawberry Milkshake Oreo, we don't see it. The pungent odor of- well, we're not sure what it is, but it smells nasty, gives these no points. Add in the cloying, over sweet taste and you have this abomination

  2. Limeade. Okay, there are lemon Oreos. That's good. More people drink lemonade than limeade for a reason. It doesn't sound right. It's not right. This is a perfect example of quitting while you're ahead

  3. Watermelon. If you haven't noticed, there's a pattern here. We don't want fruit filling, we want Oreos. these mislead you all the way into thinking you accidentally ate a golden Oreo with Hubba Bubba in the middle

  4. Fruit Punch. Kool Aid. This disgusting "cookie" tastes like two golden Oreos, but the cream was injected with Kool Aid. Disgusting. To each their own, but I doubt anyone is really fond of them

  5. Banana Split Creme Oreo. While I don't like any of the Oreos on this list, these are one of the worst offenders. I can still taste and smell the overwhelming banana-ness. Shudder.

  6. Ice Cream Rainbow Sure, Bert!

   If there was any doubt that number 6 is a loser, just look at the name. It looks like it tried too hard to be cute and endearing, but wound up sad and depressing. The flavor is nasty. the cookie is nasty. It failed. While everybody has different tastebuds, surely you can see where I'm coming from on some of these. Right?

Five Reasons Oreos Have Stood The Test Of Time

   There's no dancing around it, Oreos are amazing. Constantly introducing fresh flavors and concepts, while still being enjoyed by people all around the world, Oreos remain a staple in many households. Let's look at five reasons Oreos have stood the test of time.

   1. They're a classic. Since their introduction, which included a lemon flavor, the classic chocolate and creme cookie has remained a classic. The cookie remains largely unchanged, except a tweaking of the recipe allowing them to become kosher.

   2. They taste good. While we agree that this is subjective, many agree that they taste divine. Many have tried- and failed to emulate the flavor.

   3. You can eat them anyway you want. Twist them, dunk them, or just scarf them. All up to you.

   4. They're convenient. It's easy to reach in a package and grab a couple Oreos. Or twenty. We won't judge. In all seriousness, they make a great on the go snack.

   In last place, but possibly most importance: 5. They're milk's favorite cookie. Just this should re-evaluate your opinion on them. Chocolate chip cookies, move aside. Oreo sits in its rightful spot. Of course, people will disagree. That's natural, everyone has different tastes. However for those of us who enjoy them, it's plain to see why Oreos have stood the test of time.