There is something about donuts I’d like to see changed. I asked Sara Lee if they could make that happen… Dear Sara Lee Donut Bakers: I am requesting that you consider getting rid of the holes in Sara Lee donuts. Just let bagels have them if not for any other reason than the Jewish bakers [...]

Sometimes I can’t remember what I had for lunch yesterday. Yet, one thing I remember like it happened yesterday, is childhood memories of Cracker Jack. The catchy jingle: “Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize … That’s what you get in Cracker Jack.” The popular “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” lyric: “Buy me some peanuts [...]

Expiration dates are an important factor when it comes to food products. They’re also critical to consider if you’re using the product for something other than eating. That’s why I contacted Kraft for additional information about Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows… Dear Mini Marshmallow’s Manager: Your Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows taste awesome. Always soft, always yummy and always [...]

There’s no question that chips and dip belong with each other. In an attempt to bring them even closer together, I proposed this idea to the makers of Kettle Potato Chips… Dear Ma & Pa Kettle: It is mind-boggling how many tantalizing chip flavors you’ve created — Jalapeno, Sweet Onion, Death Valley Chipotle, Backyard Barbeque, [...]

The first Twinkie was created in 1930 and the rest is history. Since I generally got a “C” in History, I started with Clinton and worked my way to the Cream filling in this letter to the Chefs behind Twinkies… Dear Twinkie Bakers: I read that former President Clinton put a Twinkie in a time [...]

There’s one drawback to eating Cheetos Puffs that concerns me. I reached out to Frito-Lay, the manufacturers, to see if there’s a solution… Dear Cheese Puffers: I’ve been a big Cheetos Cheese Puffs nibbler for years. Because I eat so many of them, my fingers turn yellowy-orange and I’m wondering if people think I have [...]

Anyone can make ice. Yet there’s one nationality whose ice is much tastier than all the rest — Italian Ice. What makes the recipe for Italian Ice unique? That’s what I wanted to know, so I asked Luigi’s Real Italian Ice… Dear Italian Ice Makers, I just got back from Italy and didn’t see anyone [...]

After opening a bag of Cape Cod Potato Chips, I laid all my chips down on the table. That led to this letter… Dear Chipsters: There’s no denying your chips are tasty. But how come you use such big bags when you only fill the chips up about halfway? I know that settling may occur, [...]

Where can you turn when you need a Kiss and your lover isn’t around? I hit on Hershey’s because they’ve planted more Kisses in peoples’ mouths than anyone… Dear Kiss Initiators: No question about it, your Kisses are addicting. They’ve always kept me craving for more. You get a Kiss just where you want it, [...]

There are many varieties of bubble gum. But how many create lasting memories? These days, most don’t even create lasting flavor. Bazooka is one bubble gum I still fondly remember from my childhood. Those little individual pieces wrapped with a Bazooka Joe Comic had an incredibly addictive taste, smell and bubble blowing power. After all [...]