Oreo Yea or Nay #WordlessWednesday

It's Wordless Wednesday on a Tuesday!

Let's dig into  Oreo cookies: specifically, limited edition flavors. I blog about them from time to time.  I know Oreos can be found outside the United States so I hope you like the basic Oreo (chocolate cookie with white filling) wherever you live.

But there are two flavors I like even better than the original.  One of them has been brought back as a permanent Oreo flavor.  Time to celebrate!

First up, Reese's Oreos.  They are the iconic Oreo chocolate cookie with a filling made with Reese's peanut butter filling and chocolate Oreo crumbs.  I know many people outside the United States aren't big fans of peanut butter as a sweet (it's used in savory dishes, which I love also) but this American loves peanut butter. And these Reese's Oreo cookies score a 10 of 10 in my scoring.

Not from the United States?  No problem!  I would love your input, too.

Anyway, for this flavor, Yea or Nay?

 The other is a limited edition flavor.  Again, I don't know how much outside the United States you can find these multi flavored ice pops , but these are vanilla cookies with a filling of lemon, raspberry, and cherry.  I haven't tried them yet.  Do they appeal to you?  Yea or nay?

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Blueberry Pie Oreo Yea or Nay? #WordlessWednesday

It's been a while since I've done a Yea or Nay on my blog for interesting flavors of Oreo cookies. 

This has been brought back by popular demand, although I don't even remember them.  I loved Oreos as a child.  I rarely buy Oreos anymore, but these intrigued me.  Not enough to buy them (still hurting from my dental work last week) but I love blueberry pie.

So, all you have to do is vote:  Yea or nay. Although feel welcome to say more if you are moved to.

Here are a couple of other Oreo posts:

Fireworks Oreos 

Peeps Oreos 

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Yea or Nay? #WordlessWednesday

I used to play a game with my Facebook friends every now and then when I saw an intriguing limited edition flavor of Oreo cookies.  I'd ask them "Yea or Nay?" meaning would they buy that flavor or not?

Today, on a whim, I am deciding to ask my readers to play the game, too.

Oreo cookies and I have a history.  There are certain flavors that were limited edition that I miss.  Strawberry milkshake, for example.   They were sold here in the United States for a brief time, and I was able to find a package in Atlantic Canada in 2008.

So here are Oreos I found yesterday in the supermarket.  For you:  yea or nay?

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Happy 110th Birthday To Oreo Cookies

In March of 2012, I blogged about Oreos, which was then celebrating its 100th birthday.  Since then, there has been an absolute parade of short term flavors.  There's been almost every flavor you can imagine.

One of many flavors over the years - this is from 2018

Now, for  Oreo's 110th birthday, there will be a new limited edition flavor.  You can pre order them now (no, I am not being compensated in any way for blogging about Oreos and this is not a sponsored post) and there is a website (which I am not linking to) to enter various sweepstakes in honor of the birthday.

I haven't purchased Oreos in quite a while, but, in my earlier years, I loved them.  Here are some of my previous blog posts about limited edition flavors.  There are actually few limited edition flavors I've tried and liked, so not all of these are positive reviews.

Fireworks Oreos

Peeps Oreos 

Watermelon Oreos

Then there was my favorite flavor ever - Strawberry Milkshake Oreos. 

Facts about Oreos. 

There's even a short street in New York City named for Oreos, where an Oreo bakery used to stand.

There are the flavors sold only in other countries. I would love the coconut Oreos, I suspect.

Ironically, in a way, it all started with Hydrox sandwich cookies, once made by Sunshine, which predate Oreos by some four years (1908 vs Oreos 1912).  In my childhood, growing up in a Jewish home that kept kosher, my Mom didn't buy Oreos.  (At the time, Oreos were not kosher.  They are now). Rather, I grew up with Hydrox but, thanks to friends, was well acquainted for Oreos.

It may be heresy, but I liked the Oreos better than the Hydrox cookies.  For all I know, it was the (forbidden for me) lard, which was used in the cookies until 1997.  

There are so many ways to eat them, too.  My method?  Pull the cookie apart, nibble around the cream, then eat the cream, then eat the rest of the cookie.  I don't like to dunk them.

If you eat sandwich cookies, how do you like to eat them?

I am looking forward to trying the 110th birthday flavor, Chocolate Confetti Cookie Cake, which will be released on January 31.  I'll let you know if I can get hold of a package and try it. Two flavors of cream, and sprinkles both in and out. Hoping they are a winner.

I like playing "yea or nay" games with Facebook friends over flavors when I run into new flavors in the supermarket.

I hope this one is a "yea".

Oreo Love #blogboost

It's the next to last day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, and I'm so close to the finish line...but a cookie is appealing to me.

My Facebook friends know I am fascinated by Oreo flavors.  At one time, I would buy all the special flavors, the ones that were "limited edition".  I don't any more (partially because I'm on Weight Watchers), but Oreos still call out to me.

I don't know if Oreos are "America's favorite cookie" but if not, they must be close.

When I was growing up, there was only one type of Oreo.  And, they weren't even kosher.  Or vegan.

Now, things are different.

I like to play a "yea or nay" game with my friends on Facebook.  Many times when I see new flavors, I will post them, asking "yea or nay".  So how about a short game with you?

Yea or nay?

Yea or nay?

In March of 2012, I blogged about Oreos, which was then celebrating its 100th birthday.  Since then, there has been an absolute parade of short term flavors.  There's been almost every flavor you can imagine.

One Easter, there were Peeps Oreos.

As I have some readers outside the United States, a quick explanation - Peeps are marshmallow candies shaped into various animal shapes.  They started out shaped as chicks and sold for the Easter holiday.  Now, their products have greatly expanded.  People who love them, love them.

Watermelon Oreos got a definite "nay" from me.  I did like Fireworks Oreos.


I so miss the strawberry milkshake Oreos that were made years ago.  Not the strawberry shortcake ones from a couple of years ago.  I never tried those.

Now, here's part of one of my Oreos posts from previous years.  I still think Oreo should create an International Sampler.  What do you think?  Do you have a favorite flavor?

Happy 100th Birthday to My Favorite Cookie (condensed from a 2012 post)

I never thought of International Oreos, but they are sold all over the world.  So I won't explain to my readers what Oreos are, except that when I grew up there was only one kind - one flavor.  Chocolate cookies with vanilla cream. That's it.

Now, of course, you find regular, chocolate, peanut butter, mint, Double Stuf, Golden Oreos, double delight Oreos that are both regular and golden, fudge covered, frozen Oreos with ice cream stuffing.....even mystery flavors not disclosed on the label.

If you live in the United States, go into your food store and look at the various flavors.  Some are made here.  Some are made in Canada.  I wonder why.

As a  gift to their fans, I propose that Oreo create an International Sampler.  Why?  If you look at the list of flavors that have been sold in other countries, some of them sound very interesting:

Blueberry ice cream, lemon ice, orange/mango, dulce de leche, and my favorite strawberry Oreo, sold in Canada but only sold here for a few months back in 2010...so why not?
 
So, Oreo?  How about a sampler pack?

Day 30 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge #blogboost

Fireworks Oreos are Popping Up All Over

My regular readers know I love Oreos, but would I eat one in the name of patriotism?

It's been a while since I've tried a new Oreo flavor.  Some of the more recent ones have not appealed to me at all.  The reviews on this one, however, seem to be positive.

When I saw these in the store, a memory came back of the time a co worker brought in sandwich cookies (not Oreos) with Pop Rocks ground into the cream filling.  They were so good - and fun, too.

So, I ought these and I will be tasting them today.

Alas, while trying to lose weight (right now, not too successfully), Oreos are more or less off limits.

And, I still miss my all time favorite, the strawberry Oreo (not to be confused with mixed berry).  But, maybe this one will be The One - the one that takes the place of strawberry oreos as my favorite.

Will these explode off the shelves?

Here are some of my other Oreo posts:
Peeps Oreos - Yea or Nay?
Happy 100th Birthday to my Favorite Cookie
Watermelon Oreos

Peeps Oreos - Yea or Nay?

I don't know if Oreos are "America's favorite cookie" but if not, it must be close.

When I was growing up, there was only one type of Oreo.  And, they weren't even kosher.  Or vegan.

Now, things are different.

In March of 2012, I blogged about Oreos, then celebrating its 100th birthday.   But before you read that post, take a look at Oreo's latest United States flavor.

I posted this picture on Facebook, seconds after seeing it in a supermarket, and it created quite a lively discussion.

Now, it's your turn:

Peeps Oreos - Yea or Nay?

As I have some readers outside the United States, a quick explanation - Peeps are marshmallow candies shaped into various animal shapes.  They started out shaped as chicks and sold for the Easter holiday.  Now, their products have greatly expanded.  People who love them, love them.

I am not a fan, meaning I am probably un-American.  Although, I see they come in chocolate now....

Note, since this post was written, the maker of Oreos in the U.S. has changed - now, it is made by Nabisco division of Mondelēz International.

Now, here's one of my Oreo posts, from previous years.  I still think Oreo should create an International Sampler.  What do you think?

Happy 100th Birthday to My Favorite Cookie

I could say "my favorite cookie" is my spouse's aunt, who turned 100 back in January, but she isn't.  Although, she is barely older than a famous cookie, which turned 100 today.

Yes, the Oreo. 

You Tube has a wonderful video on Facebook for its fans - fireworks in China.  It's a "private" video so I can't share it.

I never thought of International Oreos, but they are all over the world.  So I won't explain to my readers what Oreos are, except that when I grew up there was only one kind - one flavor.  Chocolate cookies with vanilla cream. That's it.

Now, of course, you find regular, chocolate, peanut butter, mint, Double Stuf, Golden Oreos, double delight Oreos that are both regular and golden, fudge covered, Oreos with ice cream stuffing.....

In the United States, our Oreos are made by Kraft Foods.  Which leads to a puzzling thing:  if you live in the United States, go into your food store and look at the various flavors.  Some are made here.  Some are made in Canada.  I wonder why.

I can kick myself for missing the Birthday Cake Oreo, which I saw in the store, and didn't jump on.  Now I know why they had that flavor....(note from 2017 - I've had that flavor since - and don't like it).

And now, as a birthday gift to their fans, I propose that Oreo create an International Sampler.  Why?  If you look at the list of flavors that have been sold in other countries, some of them sound very interesting:

Blueberry ice cream, lemon ice, orange/mango, dulce de leche, and my favorite, sold in Canada but only sold here for a few months back in 2010...so why not?

Oreo?  Please?

Throwback Thursday - Watermelon Oreos

The folks who make Oreo cookies are about to release two new flavors - Blueberry Pie and Fruity Crisp - here in the United States.

This reminded me of my love affair with Oreo Cookies.  Although I have more or less broken the Oreo habit due to being on Weight Watchers (not officially, anymore) I miss them.  Here's a post from 2013 where I talk about Oreos and some of the strange flavors they've made.  Since then, even more limited edition flavors have hit U.S. shelves.

In my childhood, there was only one kind of Oreo.  Now, it seems, there are so many.  Maybe, too many.

But I still wish they would bring back the Strawberry Milkshake ones.

Here's my 2013 post:

Would you eat a watermelon flavored Oreo?   

I haven't tried one yet but this inspires me to blog about my favorite cookie:  the Oreo Cookie.
I am still pining away for the limited edition Strawberry Milkshake Oreo. 

The Strawberry Milkshake Oreo.  The best Oreo ever-strawberry creme, chocolate cookie.  (Nabisco, when will you ever bring it back?  And, is it true that it is still sold in Canada even today?)

Yesterday, someone at work told me about a limited edition lemon Oreo (with blonde cookies).  She let me taste a couple today and they are good.  They would be better with the chocolate cookies, but that's not what Nabisco is marketing. (Note: as always, I do not get compensated from anyone for any product review - not that I do them very often). Not cloyingly sweet, like the birthday cake Oreo (ugh) or the candy corn Oreo (double ugh, but I detest genuine candy corn so what was I doing tasting one of these?) or the "this has to be a joke, right?" chocolate creme Oreo.

So I went online to research the lemon Oreos and read instead about the limited edition Watermelon Oreos just introduced here in the United States.

 Could Oreo be outdoing themselves with new flavors?  I've read several online reviews about the watermelon Oreos (again, with blonde cookie) - and people actually like them.  They are not artificially over-watermelonated (is that a word?).  Why they are both red and green is beyond me - and who needs artificial color like this - but I am intrigued.

Of course, two of these watermelon Oreos are 150 calories and a lot of Weight Watchers points.  Too many, considering that REAL watermelon is zero points and lots of nutrition.

But I am intrigued.  If I can get to a Target soon (it's a Target exclusive) I may be tempted to buy a package. (but don't tell my former Weight Watchers leader.)

There are a lot of Oreo flavors that aren't sold in the United States.  Why not?  Perhaps we aren't ready for Green Tea Oreos (which do appeal to me) but why not the tri-chocolate Oreos they sell in Mexico? Each cookie a different chocolate and the creme a third kind of chocolate?  Or mango/orange Oreos?  Or raspberry Oreos?

Come on, Nabisco.  Bring back the Strawberry Milkshake Oreo and bring on the Mexican chocolate Oreo!  You are missing a marketing opportunity!

Have you had any of the "unusual" (to the United States, that is) Oreos?  What did you think of them?

Throwback Thursday - Oreos

For today's throwback, I savor a memory of strawberry flavored Oreo cookies.  This post was originally from 2009, my first year of blogging.  If only Oreos would restore this flavor - the fruit flavor they have now (Berry Burst) just isn't the same.

Sadly, the flavor was a "limited edition" and I've never seen it since.

Do you like Oreos, too?  Or cookies in general?  What is your favorite?

Wonderful Canadian Strawberry Milkshake Oreos!

Last summer, traveling in New Brunswick, CA we ran across Strawberry Milkshake Oreos. Oreos in Canada are manufactured by Christie, which is a brand name of Kraft Canada. (And no, I'm not being paid to post this).

For some reason, when I eat the Canadian equivalents of U.S. brands, I always like the Canadian versions better. This includes Special K Cereal, which has changed here in the States but is like what I remember from my childhood in Canada. Also Cadbury bars, which are not the same as the Hershey (sorry, Hershey) versions sold here in the states. And finally, potato chips. Where else can you buy potato chip flavors such as Roasted Chicken and Gravy, Ketchup (a long time favorite of mine), and Curry?

Well, last year, in a store in Saint John, New Brunswick, we hit the jackpot:  Christie Strawberry Milkshake Oreos! What a match made in heaven. Crispy (probably thanks to the trans fats it had-yum!) and...well, I am no fan of artificial flavor, but these were Maximum Strawberry Bliss. I only bought one package. I should have purchased more. Well such are the pleasant surprises of travel.

Fast forward 9 months....

Saturday we were shopping. In fact, I had just purchased several packages of Newman-O's at a very good price. Went into our local supermarket to pick up something for a BBQ and there they were....I blinked and the mirage did not disappear.

Strawberry Milkshake Oreos.

I bought one package. Brought it home. Waited until after supper. Opened the package.

Yes!!!!!!

And the best part? We looked at the label and they were made in....Canada.

Nabisco, thank you thank you thank you. But please reconsider on one thing. These are marked "Limited Edition". Please say it ain't so.

Watermelon Oreos?

Would you eat a watermelon flavored Oreo? 

I haven't tried one yet but this inspires me to blog about my favorite cookie:  the Oreo Cookie.
I am still pining away for the limited edition Strawberry Milkshake Oreo. 

The Strawberry Milkshake Oreo.  The best Oreo ever-strawberry creme, chocolate cookie.  (Nabisco, when will you ever bring it back?  And, is it true that it is still sold in Canada even today?)

Yesterday, someone at work told me about a limited edition lemon Oreo (with blonde cookies).  She let me taste a couple today and they are good.  They would be better with the chocolate cookies, but that's not what Nabisco is marketing. (Note: as always, I do not get compensated from anyone for any product review - not that I do them very often). Not cloyingly sweet, like the birthday cake Oreo (ugh) or the candy corn Oreo (double ugh, but I detest genuine candy corn so what was I doing tasting one of these?) or the "this has to be a joke, right?" chocolate creme Oreo.

So I went online to research the lemon oreos and read instead about the limited edition Watermelon Oreos just introduced here in the United States.

 Could Oreo be outdoing themselves with new flavors?  I've read several online reviews about the watermelon Oreos (again, with blonde cookie) - and people actually like them.  They are not artificially over-watermelonated (is that a word?).  Why they are both red and green is beyond me - and who needs artificial color like this - but I am intrigued.

Of course, two of these watermelon Oreos are 150 calories and a lot of Weight Watchers points.  Too many, considering that REAL watermelon is zero points and lots of nutrition.

But I am intrigued.  If I can get to a Target soon (it's a Target exclusive) I may be tempted to buy a package. (but don't tell my former Weight Watchers leader.)

There are a lot of Oreo flavors that aren't sold in the United States.  Why not?  Perhaps we aren't ready for Green Tea Oreos (which do appeal to me) but why not the tri-chocolate Oreos they sell in Mexico? Each cookie a different chocolate and the creme a third kind of chocolate?  Or mango/orange Oreos?  Or raspberry Oreos?

Come on, Nabisco.  Bring back the Strawberry Milkshake Oreo and bring on the Mexican chocolate Oreo!  You are missing a marketing opportunity!

Have you had any of the "unusual" (to the United States, that is) Oreos?  What did you think of them?

Happy 100th Birthday to My Favorite Cookie

I could say "my favorite cookie" is my spouse's aunt, who turned 100 back in January, but she isn't.  Although, she is barely older than a famous cookie, which turned 100 today.

 

Yes, the Oreo.

You Tube has a wonderful video on Facebook for its fans - fireworks in China.  It's a "private" video so I can't share it.

 

I never thought of International Oreos, but they are all over the world.  So I won't explain to my readers what Oreos are, except that when I grew up there was only one kind - one flavor.  Chocolate cookies with vanilla cream. That's it.

Now, of course, you find regular, chocolate, peanut butter, mint, Double Stuf, Golden Oreos, double delight Oreos that are both regular and golden, fudge covered, Oreos with ice cream stuffing.....

In the United States, our Oreos are made by Kraft Foods.  Which leads to a puzzling thing:  if you live in the United States, go into your food store and look at the various flavors.  Some are made here.  Some are made in Canada.  I wonder why.

 

I can kick myself for missing the Birthday Cake Oreo, which I saw in the store, and didn't jump on.  Now I know why they had that flavor....

And now, as a birthday gift to their fans, I propose that Oreo create an International Sampler.  Why?  If you look at the list of flavors that have been sold in other countries, some of them sound very interesting:

Blueberry ice cream, lemon ice, orange/mango, dulce de leche, and my favorite, sold in Canada but only sold here for a few months back in 2010...

 

Wonderful Canadian Strawberry Milkshake Oreos! 

 

In honor of these Canadian Oreos, I will end by reprinting a post from 2009. 

 

 Are any of you celebrating the Oreo birthday today?  Would you want to see any of the International flavors sold here?  Here's my little ode to Strawberry Milkshake Oreos....

 

In 2008, traveling in New Brunswick, CN we ran across Strawberry Milkshake Oreos. Oreos in Canada are manufactured by Christie, which is a brand name of Kraft Canada. (And no, I'm not being paid to post this).


For some reason, when I eat the Canadian equivalents of U.S. brands, I always like the Canadian versions better. This includes Special K Cereal, which has changed here in the States but is like what I remember from my childhood in Canada. Also Cadbury bars, which are not the same as the Hershey (sorry, Hershey) versions sold here in the states. And finally, potato chips. Where else can you buy potato chip flavors such as Roasted Chicken and Gravy, Ketchup (a long time favorite of mine), and Curry?


Well, in a store in Saint John, New Brunswick, we hit the jackpot. Christie Strawberry Milkshake Oreos! What a match made in heaven. Crispy (probably thanks to the trans fats it had-yum!) and...well, I am no fan of artificial flavor, but these were Maximum Strawberry Bliss. I only bought one package. I should have purchased more. Well such are the pleasant surprises of travel. Fast forward 9 months....


I had just purchased several packages of Newman-O's at a very good price. Went into our local supermarket to pick up something for a BBQ and there they were....I blinked and the mirage did not disappear.


Strawberry Milkshake Oreos!


I bought one package. Brought it home. Waited until after supper. Opened the package.


Yes!!!!!!


And the best part? We looked at the label and they were made in....Canada.


Nabisco, thank you thank you thank you. But please reconsider on one thing. These are marked "Limited Edition". Please say it ain't so.