What Flavor Profile Do You Prefer in a Pop Tart?

[icehog3]

Please explain your logic as well as your love for Pop Tarts, maybe detailing your first Pop Tart experience, and how Pop Tarts have changed not only your life, but the course of humankind.

[MedicCook]

Do you like them toasted or untoasted? With or without frosting?
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[icehog3]

Do you like them toasted or untoasted? With or without frosting?
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Frosting. It made me lose my virginity.

[T.G]

I checked my copy of The Authoritative Pop Tart Guide by Turd Ferguson, and it said that I'm supposed to like the one called "azzberry". I don't see that flavor on your list tough.

[bobarian]

Toasted of course! :sh

Where is the "All of the above" box? :bh

[pnoon]

Kitty Litter. :dr

[688sonarmen]

I'm trying to find a toaster that will toast them in -30f. What should I get?

[Blueface]

Frosted Kitty Litter all the way!

Given the inconsistencies in the heating elements when exposed to typical South Florida humidity, coupled with our higher temperatures, I prefer the half time one side, half time the other side method for toasting.

Thanks to Andy, I too learned of this method via the recommendations he came across during his "what do I do and how do I do it but more importantly, when do I do it" explorations in life.

[Blak Smyth]

I've never had one of those. Wish they sold them around here.

[dave]

WTF?!?!?!? Mom said there was only one kind - strawberry - and that those stupid commercials were lying.

Hog, this guy seemed to do pretty well with unfrosted...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAKvfultDJM

[kelmac07]

Since they don't make a maduro flavored one...gotta go with the blueberry, although the Raspberry and Brown Sugar Cinnamon are tight up there. Has to be frosted, toasted, and a dab of butter on top. :dr :dr Damnit Tom...now I gotta run and grab some. :D

I bet astronauts also love Pop Tarts. :r :r

[Subvet642]

I checked my copy of The Authoritative Pop Tart Guide by Turd Ferguson, and it said that I'm supposed to like the one called "azzberry". I don't see that flavor on your list tough.

Gee, and I thought it was a place in New Jersey, you know; Azzberry Park?

[Blak Smyth]

Gee, and I thought it was a place in New Jersey, you know; Azzberry Park?

Just don't go under the bridge! ;)

[Stephen]

Please explain your logic as well as your love for Pop Tarts, maybe detailing your first Pop Tart experience, and how Pop Tarts have changed not only your life, but the course of humankind.
Don't show a picture of an empty toaster, lest ye be bombed with Pop Tarts. Wish I had money for Pop Tarts, good luck with the sale!

[Stephen]

Frosted Kitty Litter all the way!

Given the inconsistencies in the heating elements when exposed to typical South Florida humidity, coupled with our higher temperatures, I prefer the half time one side, half time the other side method for toasting.

Thanks to Andy, I too learned of this method via the recommendations he came across during his "what do I do and how do I do it but more importantly, when do I do it" explorations in life.
Yes, but how long do you let them sit before you eat one? Do they get better with age?

[CigarNut]

Frosted, Toasted Strawberry or Frosted, Toasted Brown Sugar. As for the rest of what you asked ... I suffer from CRS, so I have no answers... :sh

[14holestogie]

Katy Perry, with or without frosting is my favorite pop tart.

[G G]

Can I change my vote? Plus they have to be toasted with on half stick of real butter per 2 pop tarts. Yummy

[replicant_argent]

I cannot believe that "Chum" isn't a listed option, you b!tch.

[CigarSquid]

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon. All time favorite since I was a kid. I enjoy the fruit flavors here and there..

I never toast them.. I am not even sure I had any pop tart toasted.

[CigarNut]

Katy Perry, with or without frosting is my favorite pop tart.

:r :r

[Moose6026]

The blueberry muffin Pop Tarts were a little slice of heaven. I cant find them around my neck of the woods anymore.....man those were good.:dr:dr

[shilala]

I had a couple pop tarts last night at around 1:30. They're probably the healthiest things I eat.

[pektel]

Katy Perry, with or without frosting is my favorite pop tart.

This post wins the internet.

/thread.

[Steve]

:lr

[Remo]

I love this thread, and the back story makes it even better :lr

[Blueface]

I love this thread, and the back story makes it even better :lr

:cl

:r

[AdamJoshua]

Strawberry Frosted, toasted, at a around 72-73% humidity. I like to pretend it's the same as having a serving of fruit, as well as a serving of 'icing'.

[Mr B]

I voted Blueberry however I do love the Chocolate Fudge too. I can eat them cold but prefer toasted with butter and peanut butter. mmmmmm

[Steve]

Nice review...

[smokin5]

Hey, you forgot my favorite, Tuna Fudge!!
BTW, they've got 4 different lots of Pop Tarts on CigarBid closing soon...

[smokin5]

I lied.
Actually, my favorite Pop Tart is Brittney Spears.

[bonjing]

But do you store them with or without wrapper?

[CigarNut]

bishes

[T.G]

But do you store them with or without wrapper?

According to Turd Ferguson's The Authoritative Pop Tart Guide , on page 92, it states that "You must remove the wrapper, because it makes them more better." I worship Turd. He's a pop-tart god, you knows, so we must obey.

[Blueface]

According to Turd Ferguson's The Authoritative Pop Tart Guide , on page 92, it states that "You must remove the wrapper, because it makes them more better." I worship Turd. He's a pop-tart god, you knows, so we must obey.

Andy, the quote you provided me states "...........because it makes them taste more betterer."

[Blueface]

BTW,
While Turd Furgenson may be an authoritative figure on this subject and I do bow to his writings also, Mike Fahey makes some interesting observations.
No wonder my dogs love them.

http://kotaku.com/5951990/pop+tarts-the-snacktaku-review

[CigarNut]

BTW,
While Turd Furgenson may be an authoritative figure on this subject and I do bow to his writings also, Mike Fahey makes some interesting observations.
No wonder my dogs love them.

http://kotaku.com/5951990/pop+tarts-the-snacktaku-review (http://kotaku.com/5951990/pop+tarts-the-snacktaku-review)

By far Fahey's best quote is Pop-Tarts—F*** Breakfast

[cobra03]

I subscribe to the Poptart Rule of 3's
3 days in the pantry to stabilize the Poptarts after their trip home from the store
3 minutes in the toaster to make them nice and hot.
3 seconds on my plate for the filling to cool and age before I shovel them into my face.

[357]

BS/Cin with strong coffee. I can think of worse ways to start the morning.

[Blueface]

I subscribe to the Poptart Rule of 3's
3 days in the pantry to stabilize the Poptarts after their trip home from the store
3 minutes in the toaster to make them nice and hot.
3 seconds on my plate for the filling to cool and age before I shovel them into my face.

You don't freeze them first to minimize infestations?
For me:
3 days in the freezer, followed by 3 days in the fridge, followed by 3 days in the pantry. All highly recommended by Furgenson.

[cobra03]

You don't freeze them first to minimize infestations?
For me:
3 days in the freezer, followed by 3 days in the fridge, followed by 3 days in the pantry. All highly recommended by Furgenson.

Thats pretty risky. Its a well know fact in the Pop tart community that if freezing isn't done right it could result in the crust splitting open while eating. Especially when you get into the last 3rd of the Pop tart. I prefer to play it safe and store them in a cool dry place under the temp that infestations may occur. :2

[BlackDog]

Strawberry - unfrosted. We only buy Pop Tarts when we are going camping. Ever since my kids were little it's always been a "treat" for camping. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, they could have them anytime they wanted when we were camping.

[Blueface]

Thats pretty risky. Its a well know fact in the Pop tart community that if freezing isn't done right it could result in the crust splitting open while eating. Especially when you get into the last 3rd of the Pop tart. I prefer to play it safe and store them in a cool dry place under the temp that infestations may occur. :2

I have frankly never experienced that as I maintain the fridge at precisely 37.2547 degrees, which I have read is ideal for the interim process from freezer to pantry.

[AdamJoshua]

I lied.
Actually, my favorite Pop Tart is Brittney Spears.

He'll be here all week, try the Veal and don't forget to tip your waitress, left or right, not backwards please.

[Blueface]

I don't think I saw this all time party favorite listed in the poll.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-28.jpg

Or this other favorite.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-29.jpg

And who can forget this classic second only to Kitty Litter.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-30.jpg

[CigarNut]

I don't think I saw this all time party favorite listed in the poll.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-28.jpg

Or this other favorite.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-29.jpg

And who can forget this classic second only to Kitty Litter.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/null-30.jpg

Hey Carlos you forgot to mention your other favorite Haggas Pop Tarts!

[M1903A1]

Do Pop Tarts age well? What about ones with bloom...are they good?




:rolleyes: :r

[RevSmoke]

strawberry unfrosted.

[Robulous78]

Katy Perry, with or without frosting is my favorite pop tart.

This post wins the internet.

/thread.

:lr

/life.

[markem]

So I am a little confused as I hear different things on different pop tart boards.

Do you guys age your pop tarts in the wrapper or with the wrapper off?

Does it make a difference if they are Kellogg pop tarts or if they come from another country?

[Robulous78]

I personally like to age mine with the wrapper off Markem, that way they develop a nice crust "cake" and you get the subtle flavors of grain in the pastry...

BTW, your Arlo Guthrie link is to one of my Dad's favorite songs...

[kelmac07]

No Toast 'Ems...they MUST be Pop Tarts!!! :D

[Blueface]

Do Pop Tarts age well? What about ones with bloom...are they good?

:rolleyes: :r

Well, we have to consider Bloom of Ploom or Mold.

I personally like to age mine with the wrapper off Markem, that way they develop a nice crust "cake" and you get the subtle flavors of grain in the pastry...

BTW, your Arlo Guthrie link is to one of my Dad's favorite songs...

While initially reluctant, have to totally agree as no doubt keeping the wrapper on will result in mold and lack of proper aging.

On another note, can't believe how few votes for Kitty Litter. Quite disappointing.

[pnoon]

On another note, can't believe how few votes for Kitty Litter. Quite disappointing.

No worries, Brother. More for us!

[shilala]

I like Pop Tarts. I get Weeze to cut the edges off for me.

[Steve]

I like Pop Tarts. I get Weeze to cut the edges off for me.

Do you prefer a "straight" or a "V" cut? Palio or Xikar?

[T.G]

Thanks to the expert and authoritative information in Turd's ultimate book, my pop-tarts plumed! This is DEFINITELY not mold!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3966135220_345c5539de_m.jpg

:wo

[shilala]

Do you prefer a "straight" or a "V" cut? Palio or Xikar?
I prefer whatever Weeze tells me to prefer.

[dave]

Do you drain the pus before you eat it, T.G.?

[14holestogie]

I prefer whatever Weeze tells me to prefer.

:tu:r

[ironchefscott]

I have been a fan of the newish peanut butter cookie ones. untoasted

[688sonarmen]

Do you guys keep the wrapper on the box or store them individually stacked facing north south headings in the pantry so not to increase their magnetic signature?

[Steve]

I prefer whatever Weeze tells me to prefer.

A wise man...:tu

[Blueface]

Thanks to the expert and authoritative information in Turd's ultimate book, my pop-tarts plumed! This is DEFINITELY not mold!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3966135220_345c5539de_m.jpg



:r:r:r

Have just pissed in my pants, again, yet, still.

[Blueface]

Do you guys keep the wrapper on the box or store them individually stacked facing north south headings in the pantry so not to increase their magnetic signature?

Rule of 3's on compass direction. I skip south at my age since that is where all seems to be going anyway.:r

[markem]

Do you guys keep the wrapper on the box or store them individually stacked facing north south headings in the pantry so not to increase their magnetic signature?

Now I am way confused. When you say stacked, I am assuming you mean that the box is resting on the box's "bottom" and not, for example, on the "back" which is also stacking. Stacking on the side seems to me not to be recommended as it could place unnecessary pressure on the edges of the precious pastry - has anyone tried this who is willing to give feedback?

I'm confused also about the north/south thingy. What actually is facing north? Also, we know that the true magnetic north isn't the same as map north, so do we need a good compass to make this work or will my iPhone compass (4S in case it matters, most recent IOS) do just fine. What if I get interference from the refrigerator, which is located next to the pantry. Do I just build another pantry?

Also, I read some place that magnetic flux lines are not in a straight line but curved. I assume that this just one more bias against the flat earth society (see the Discworld series for more details) and so am prone to think that magnetic lines are just that - lines. We all know that lines are straight and they would not call them lines if the weren't straight. They'd call them "magnetic arcs" or something. Science doesn't make mistakes like this - I know.

So all this is the long way of asking of the pop tarts generate their own magnetic flux (perhaps like a vortex?) and if you alternate the different boxes north/south then south/north, will it cancel the effect and not pooch my watch battery? Do different fillings have different magnetic effects?

No one has talked about toaster lumens yet. I hope we get there soon.

[CigarNut]

Pop Tarts exist in Hyper Space so the magnetic flux vortex has no affect.

[Steve]

Purge or no purge?

[cobra03]

I prefer to use a plutonium powered toaster capable of generating the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity necessary for a even toast.

[shilala]

Did you guys ever have the special edition pumpkin ones they put out in the Fall?
They are severely choice. I can only eat a couple boxes before the fun wears off, but they're worth dragging home if you see them. :tu

[markem]

Did you guys ever have the special edition pumpkin ones they put out in the Fall?
They are severely choice. I can only eat a couple boxes before the fun wears off, but they're worth dragging home if you see them. :tu

Do they have seriously cool names like "Peter Peter the pumpkin eater brought the pops home to tartly toast"? I really dig that.

[CigarNut]

Do they have seriously cool names like "Peter Peter the pumpkin eater brought the pops home to tartly toast"? I really did that.

:sl

[Coach Deg]

Did you guys ever have the special edition pumpkin ones they put out in the Fall?
They are severely choice. I can only eat a couple boxes before the fun wears off, but they're worth dragging home if you see them. :tu

The Pumpkin ones were great! I do like the peanut butter chocolate ones.

[jjirons69]

I eat frosted mini wheats.

bishes

[SvilleKid]

Frosted. Toasted. With butter melted onto the back of the pop tart right after it comes out of the toaster oven. REAL butter, not that wimpy, fake crap. If I want that cinnamon taste, I'll just have some cinnamon and sugar on some toasted, buttered (yep, the Real butter) bread. NOT in/on a pop tart!

[jjirons69]

If I do eat them, I prefer Madagascar Vanilla.

[SvilleKid]

Frosted. Toasted. With butter melted onto the back of the pop tart right after it comes out of the toaster oven. REAL butter, not that wimpy, fake crap. If I want that cinnamon taste, I'll just have some cinnamon and sugar on some toasted, buttered (yep, the Real butter) bread. NOT in/on a pop tart!

Of course, my TRUE preference is Toaster Strudles. Either Cherry or Blueberry. With the icing on top, of course. But that's probably another poll!! :r

[OLS]

Multiple voting would have suited me...BS&C was my vote, but I also love Blueberry and strawberry and cherry.
My favorite PopTart memory is the year we were in Houston to have a ball at Astroworld. We were in a Holiday
Inn next door, which was already pretty great for campers like us. My younger sister and I were sitting on the balcony
on about the 4th floor, eating poptarts hot out of the toaster and hot chocolate that my mother warmed with
that thing you dunk in the coffee the coiled up thing you plug into the wall like an insane person would do?
We were looking out at a quiet, dawn Astroworld, munching our pop tarts, silently envisioning all the
kick-a55 fun we would be having that day. We had spent a week with an old Astroworld map we had from a
previous visit. We knew exactly where we were going to start, exactly what we were going to DO, and
were about as sure as we could be that this was gonna be the best day ever.

[ironchefscott]

Did you guys ever have the special edition pumpkin ones they put out in the Fall?
They are severely choice. I can only eat a couple boxes before the fun wears off, but they're worth dragging home if you see them. :tu

I could not find those near me until after the season was over. So I had my mom package me up some of the pumpkin poptarts and send them to me in a care package. I still have one package left!

[kelmac07]

Did you guys ever have the special edition pumpkin ones they put out in the Fall?
They are severely choice. I can only eat a couple boxes before the fun wears off, but they're worth dragging home if you see them. :tu

I completely forgot about those. Pop 'em in the toaster and they tasted like warm pumpkin pie. :dr :dr

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

Strawberry frosted is my classic go to for the pop tarts. S'Mores flavor is also delicious.

I think pop tarts should start making savory varieties. Bacon anyone? :D

[Steve]

I think pop tarts should start making savory varieties. Bacon anyone? :D

Done...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQdr7LGNHnEZsxTXQDkt27n2nzB2WHo N2y5UAGWVgeacstoYcosw

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSff3NQQRB6FMczS2auipyQdEmqIOwYY LXl5lQ-7o8G_rSGBjw

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

Done...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQdr7LGNHnEZsxTXQDkt27n2nzB2WHo N2y5UAGWVgeacstoYcosw

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSff3NQQRB6FMczS2auipyQdEmqIOwYY LXl5lQ-7o8G_rSGBjw

That looks amazing!

:dr:dr:dr

[BlackDog]

I love how Pop Tarts stack so easily in the Coolerdors. No having to play tetris to get them to fit. :D

[CigarNut]

I love how Pop Tarts stack so easily in the Coolerdors. No having to play tetris to get them to fit. :D

:r