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Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles)

In this edition of the Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles), where I enlist my family and friends to go back and taste test all of the cereals our moms wouldn’t let us eat growing up, my brother, Kittyvator and I sample Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme cereal. What will it taste be like as adults? Will they be as good as we suspected? Or, were our moms right all along?

Then we go one step further and dare to ask the question: What tastes better: a bowl of Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme cereal or a bowl full of actual cookies?

Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Cereal

Have you had this cereal before?

Brother: No
Kittyvator: No
Me: No

As a kid, what did you think it would taste like?

Brother: It will taste like ice-creamy Oreo deliciousness.
Kittyvator: It should taste like cookies ‘n’ creme ice cream.
Me: This should be like a delicious bowl of cookies ‘n’ creme ice cream.

Now that you’ve tried it, what do you think it tastes like?

Brother: This tastes like freeze-dried cookies ‘n’ creme with a nice, chalky aftertaste for good measure.
Kittyvator: I’m not sure what this tastes like. Sweet with a little chocolate but it definitely doesn’t taste like cookies ‘n’ creme ice cream.
Me: This is really, really horrible. It is kind of bitter and tastes of chemicals.

Was your mom right or wrong to not let you eat this?

Brother: Thanks, Mom! I dodged a bullet.
Kittyvator: Yes. Mother is always right.
Me: Mom was absolutely correct with this one.

The Verdict: This gets a thumbs down from all of us.

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Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles)

In this edition of the Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles), where I enlist my family and friends to go back and taste test all of the cereals our moms wouldn’t let us eat growing up, my brother, Kittyvator and I sample some holiday-themed cereal. Does this even need to exist? What will it taste be like as adults? Will they be as good as we suspected? Or, were our moms right all along?

Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch

Have you had this cereal before?

Brother: No
Kittyvator: No
Me: No

As a kid, what did you think it would taste like?

Brother: I only discovered the manna from Heaven that is Cinnamon Toast Crunch within the last year. I cannot describe how high my expectations are for this cereal.
Kittyvator: Sugar cookies?
Me: In the Cinnamon Toast Crunch family, I’m hoping for great things.

Now that you’ve tried it, what do you think it tastes like?

Brother: This is no classic Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I would crush a whole box, but I’m not sure that means I like it.
Kittyvator: This is not food. And, it looks moldy.
Me: Why can’t I get the taste out of my mouth?

Was your mom right or wrong to not let you eat this?

Brother: Maybe. She was wrong about Cinnamon Toast Crunch and I’m letting my disappointment there carry over into this lesser variant.
Kittyvator: Momma said “knock you out.” (She was right.)
Me: Right!

The Verdict: While my brother would happily eat this, none of us will be running out to get some anytime soon.

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Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles)

In this edition of the Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles), where I enlist my family and friends to go back and taste test all of the cereals our moms wouldn’t let us eat growing up, my brother, Kittyvator and I sample Cookie Crisp. What will it taste be like as adults? Will they be as good as we suspected? Or, were our moms right all along?

Then we go one step further and dare to ask the question: What tastes better: a bowl of Cookie Crisp or a bowl full of actual cookies?

Cookie Crisp

Have you had this cereal before?

Brother: No
Kittyvator: No
Me: No

As a kid, what did you think it would taste like?

Brother: A bowl full of min-Chips Ahoys. if that’s what it tastes like, my tastebuds will be pleased, buy I’ll still be sad for our children.
Kittyvator: Chips Ahoy is my guess.
Me: I’d hope like cookies and milk!

Now that you’ve tried it, what do you think it tastes like?

Brother: It tastes more like cereal than cookies. My tastebuds don’t appreciate that but at least the kids won’t get diabetes.
Kittyvator: This jus just weirdness personified in a cereal.
Me: Cookie-flavored cereal, I supposed, but that turns out to be disgusting.

Was your mom right or wrong to not let you eat this?

Brother: Good job, Mom. Stick with cereal that looks like cereal.
Kittyvator: Absolutely.
Me: Correct!

The Verdict: This gets a thumbs down from all of us.

This post originally appeared on Kate’s Point of View. © Kate. All rights reserved.

Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles)

In this edition of the Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles), where I enlist my family and friends to go back and taste test all of the cereals our moms wouldn’t let us eat growing up, my brother, Kittyvator and I sample Honey Smacks. What will it taste be like as adults? Will they be as good as we suspected? Or, were our moms right all along?

Honey Smacks

Have you had this cereal before?

Brother: No
Kittyvator: Yes
Me: Yes, at my grandparents’ house in Cleveland.

As a kid, what did you think it would taste like?

Brother: I think they will taste light and airy like Rice Krispies, but maybe more honey-floavored like a Honey Nut Cheerio.
Kittyvator: They’ll taste like sweetest corn puffs.
Me: I remember this cereal fondly … sweet and delicious!

Now that you’ve tried it, what do you think it tastes like?

Brother: We have a winner! This is how cereal is supposed to taste. I am looking forward to starting future mornings off right with some Honey Smacks!
Kittyvator: I’m not sure. It tastes like a chemical with sugar. I loved it.
Me: It’s just as I remembered! Bliss!

Was your mom right or wrong to not let you eat this?

Brother: WTF mom!
Kittyvator: No. Hell no. Sh!t no. I do believe she was wrong for that!
Me: WRONG! An abomination!

The Verdict: We ALL approve!

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Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles)

In this edition of the Forbidden Fruit(y Pebbles), where I enlist my family and friends to go back and taste test all of the cereals our moms wouldn’t let us eat growing up, Wonder Boy and I sample Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch and Reese’s Puffs. What will they be like as adults? Will they be as good as we suspected? Or, were our moms right all along?

Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch

Have you had this cereal before?

Wonder Boy: No
Me: No

As a kid, what did you think it would taste like?

Wonder Boy: Peanut butter heaven!
Me: Warm toast topped with melted peanut butter.

Now that you’ve tried it, what do you think it tastes like?

Wonder Boy: It was everything I thought it would be. It lives up to the crunch!
Me: I was pretty dead-on. It tastes like warm toast topped with melted peanut butter topped with a healthy coating of sugar.

Was your mom right or wrong to not let you eat this?

Wonder Boy: She was right, probably. This is not good for you.
Me: She was definitely right. This doesn’t taste healthy at all.

Other Comments:

Wonder Boy: I think this is a keeper, but I want to see how it stands up to Reese’s Puffs.
Me: This is better than I expected. It doesn’t taste like breakfast but it’s still pretty good.

The Verdict: We both approve!

Reese’s Puffs

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