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Title: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:22:13
And I liked it. So delicious and much better than pop tarts.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: ComradeSniper on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:24:23
What flavor?
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:25:00
I kissed a toaster strudel and I liked it, the taste of its cherry filling.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: whiteduck on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:25:38
Strawberry or bust
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:26:34
I like to put all the icing in one big blob right in the middle
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: oaklandishh on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:27:35
I kissed a toaster strudel and I liked it, the taste of its cherry filling.
Don't worry, even if no one else recognizes it, I see what you did.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: MKULTRA on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:27:44
I like to put all the icing in one big blob right in the middle
You monster
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:27:56
toaster strudels > pop tarts


Pop tarts are only good when you don't have time/access to a toaster
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:28:14
Cream Cheese and Strawberry is where it's at.  Soooo gooood.....

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Strudel1.jpg)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:29:06
toaster strudels > pop tarts


Pop tarts are only good when you don't have time/access to a toaster
Pop Tarts are good too tho. I just eat em right out of the package with a tall glass of milk.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:29:32
Cream Cheese and Strawberry is where it's at.  Soooo gooood.....

Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Strudel1.jpg)

WHY CANT CANADA HAVE NICE THINGS!!!!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Tym on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:29:47
You Americans have weirdly named foods :3

Although I'd hazard a guess that strudels sent American.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:31:46
What flavor?

Strawberry, also got a box of wild berry too though.

I kissed a toaster strudel and I liked it, the taste of its cherry filling.

Oh you <3
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: meiosis on Mon, 14 October 2013, 18:55:52
Cream Cheese and Strawberry is where it's at.  Soooo gooood.....

Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Strudel1.jpg)


It's on sale right now for 2/$4 I bought like 4 of em haha
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 14 October 2013, 19:08:54
This is like drugs
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: ekw808 on Mon, 14 October 2013, 19:11:24
toaster SCRAMBLES
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 14 October 2013, 19:13:59
Cream Cheese and Strawberry is where it's at.  Soooo gooood.....

Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Strudel1.jpg)


It's on sale right now for 2/$4 I bought like 4 of em haha

I'm due for another trip to the store and I might have to pick up 4 or 6 when I go.  :D
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 14 October 2013, 21:00:20
Waaaaaay better than pop tarts. Try 2 icing packs on one strudle next time = happy now, sad later.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 14 October 2013, 21:03:56
In my many years of icing toaster strudels I've developed what I consider to be an ideal technique.  I will share it here, because why not.

Don't just rip the icing packet open and slurge it on the strudel in big streaks.  Cut a tiny hole with a pair of scissors (or be careful and rip with your hand so that it's as small as can be), while still allowing flow of icing, and make really thin icing lines, covering the entire strudel.  They'll melt from the heat and form a near-uniform covering over the entire strudel, rather than a spotty and non-uniform covering from a thicker flow.

It might seem silly since it's the same amount of icing, but the per-bite uniformity makes a huge difference, at least to me.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 14 October 2013, 21:10:43
or just plop it on and rub it down with your finger :D
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 14 October 2013, 21:11:37
or just plop it on and rub it down with your finger :D

No, no, no, no, no.

We are not animals.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:20:02
I kissed a toaster strudel and I liked it, the taste of its cherry filling.

This made me laugh aloud and I confused Mkawa :P
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:26:33
Like I said before. One big blob in the center. Then bite all around it and save the blob and it's strudel foundation for the final bite.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:35:48
Like I said before. One big blob in the center. Then bite all around it and save the blob and it's strudel foundation for the final bite.

You're doing it wrong.  Sorry.   :p
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:38:17
In my many years of icing toaster strudels I've developed what I consider to be an ideal technique.  I will share it here, because why not.

Don't just rip the icing packet open and slurge it on the strudel in big streaks.  Cut a tiny hole with a pair of scissors (or be careful and rip with your hand so that it's as small as can be), while still allowing flow of icing, and make really thin icing lines, covering the entire strudel.  They'll melt from the heat and form a near-uniform covering over the entire strudel, rather than a spotty and non-uniform covering from a thicker flow.

It might seem silly since it's the same amount of icing, but the per-bite uniformity makes a huge difference, at least to me.

Wait...


Not everyone does it like that?
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:51:53
In my many years of icing toaster strudels I've developed what I consider to be an ideal technique.  I will share it here, because why not.

Don't just rip the icing packet open and slurge it on the strudel in big streaks.  Cut a tiny hole with a pair of scissors (or be careful and rip with your hand so that it's as small as can be), while still allowing flow of icing, and make really thin icing lines, covering the entire strudel.  They'll melt from the heat and form a near-uniform covering over the entire strudel, rather than a spotty and non-uniform covering from a thicker flow.

It might seem silly since it's the same amount of icing, but the per-bite uniformity makes a huge difference, at least to me.

Wait...


Not everyone does it like that?

A lot of people have a tendency to make two or three very wide sweeps with the icing.  It makes me a little sad to see it done.

Edit:
So basically this:
(http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/23/toaster_strudel.jpg)

will taste better than this:
(http://freckledfoodie.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/toaster-strudel.jpg)

(for anyone who was unclear on what I was saying)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:55:19
Clicking on this thread was a mistake...  I know what to add to my shopping list now.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 October 2013, 00:57:08
Clicking on this thread was a mistake...  I know what to add to my shopping list now.

Photo, you have a problem with food on this forum.  Heck, even seeing something that was brown and green made you go out and buy ice cream!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 15 October 2013, 01:01:58
So basically this:
Show Image
(http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/23/toaster_strudel.jpg)



Holy crap, is that a single packet? I bow down to your strudel skills  :eek:
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 October 2013, 01:03:11
So basically this:
Show Image
(http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/23/toaster_strudel.jpg)



Holy crap, is that a single packet? I bow down to your strudel skills  :eek:

That's not my picture, but yes, that's what every strudel I ice looks like.   :)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 15 October 2013, 01:11:16
Clicking on this thread was a mistake...  I know what to add to my shopping list now.

Photo, you have a problem with food on this forum.  Heck, even seeing something that was brown and green made you go out and buy ice cream!

Haha :)  Binge is just that good!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: iri on Tue, 15 October 2013, 01:20:48
no bacon => not interesting!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 15 October 2013, 04:59:45
You Americans have weirdly named foods :3

Although I'd hazard a guess that strudels sent American.

Bubble and squeak?

Black pudding?

Bangers and mash?

OTOH Australia: pie floater!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 15 October 2013, 05:29:31
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Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:36:45
How have you not had them before, they have been around since the 80's. I learned way back then that icing technique.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:40:50
 :thumb:
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:40:54
Best icing technique:

-Requirements:
   -2x Toaster Strudel pastries
   -2x icing packets

Step one: Lightly apply half of one icing packet to each of the two pastries (1/2 packet per pastry).
Step two: Eat pastries.
Step three: Eat remaining icing from left over packet.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:41:17
This thread is on fire!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:54:03
How have you not had them before, they have been around since the 80's. I learned way back then that icing technique.

My Chinese parents never bought me such foods and I guess I just never thought about them until recently when I was grocery shopping.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 15 October 2013, 10:58:04
You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food, instead of the prepackaged, processed stuff they call "food" here in the good ol' US of A? How dare they! :P
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: Thimplum on Tue, 15 October 2013, 11:00:48
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I fail to see the issue with this
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: iri on Tue, 15 October 2013, 11:24:50
You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food
oh but glutamate
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 15 October 2013, 12:05:40
(http://www.memegeneokerlund.com/media/created/d3uoyt.jpg)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Tue, 15 October 2013, 12:07:54
You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food, instead of the prepackaged, processed stuff they call "food" here in the good ol' US of A? How dare they! :P

Inorite? I've been deprived!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 23 October 2013, 12:33:49
My Chinese parents never bought me such foods and I guess I just never thought about them until recently when I was grocery shopping.

You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food, instead of the prepackaged, processed stuff they call "food" here in the good ol' US of A? How dare they! :P

I had a similar situation growing up as missalaire. In fact, I've still never had a toaster strudel...or a Big Mac, or a Twinkie.

Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 23 October 2013, 12:37:04
My Chinese parents never bought me such foods and I guess I just never thought about them until recently when I was grocery shopping.

You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food, instead of the prepackaged, processed stuff they call "food" here in the good ol' US of A? How dare they! :P

I had a similar situation growing up as missalaire. In fact, I've still never had a toaster strudel...or a Big Mac, or a Twinkie.

I've never had a Twinkie either!  *high five*
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 23 October 2013, 12:52:23
The only Pop-tarts worth eating are the s'more flavored ones.  The rest are garbage.  Toaster Strudel on the other hand, are delicious in all their varieties.  I too am a disciple of the tiny-snip-n-squeeze model of icing application.

How have you not had them before, they have been around since the 80's. I learned way back then that icing technique.

I was about to smugly contradict you but Wikipedia says they were introduced in 1985.  TIL Pop-tarts have been obsolete for almost 30 years.

Cap'n, if you ever come visit I will corrupt you with all the deadly American foods.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 23 October 2013, 12:55:08
Pfft, if I ever find myself up your way hashbaz, we're definitely eating way better food than McDonald's! :P But I appreciate the thought :D.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:08:42
My Chinese parents never bought me such foods and I guess I just never thought about them until recently when I was grocery shopping.

You mean they had the audacity to actually feed you real food, instead of the prepackaged, processed stuff they call "food" here in the good ol' US of A? How dare they! :P

I had a similar situation growing up as missalaire. In fact, I've still never had a toaster strudel...or a Big Mac, or a Twinkie.

Lol are you ****ing serious?? I've had Big Macs and Twinkies, just not Toaster Strudel until recent. Though, I'm sure there are things you've had that I haven't.

We were so deprived :<
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:10:23
Deprived? I think we just ate better :P. I'll take dim sum, home made soy milk, and dumplings over Big Macs, Twinkies, and Toaster Strudels any day!
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:11:12
apfel strudel mit schlag? 

(http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/d2vpc_nqfA5QQpmVGcxjnA/l.jpg)

I prefer the real thing to that stuff from the corporate package.  It should be available in WI/MN, no?
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:14:31
apfel strudel mit schlag? 

Show Image
(http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/d2vpc_nqfA5QQpmVGcxjnA/l.jpg)


I prefer the real thing to that stuff from the corporate package.  It should be available in WI/MN, no?

I have no idea what that is, but it looks delicious.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:22:28
I would eat that if it came in a box and was toastable.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:30:25
apfel strudel mit schlag? 

Show Image
(http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/d2vpc_nqfA5QQpmVGcxjnA/l.jpg)


I prefer the real thing to that stuff from the corporate package.  It should be available in WI/MN, no?

(http://annachristophernews.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/strudel-550x366.jpg)
Ja, das ist sehr gut
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:32:49
Deprived? I think we just ate better :P. I'll take dim sum, home made soy milk, and dumplings over Big Macs, Twinkies, and Toaster Strudels any day!

I guess, but eating pretty much only Chinese food at home and then Chinese buffets when you go out to eat gets kinda boring.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:33:58
You've been missing out for quite some time. I used to eat these all the time during my middle/high school years. I would eat the whole box sometimes.  :-[
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:36:11
New thread idea: What foods has CPTBadAss missed out on? :P
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Wed, 23 October 2013, 15:12:35
I prefer meat...

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Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 29 October 2013, 18:45:38
yummmmmmmmmmmmmm i cant eat either im on a diet! ;[
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 November 2013, 16:38:12
They were on sale.

I bought six.

(http://i.imgur.com/oecoHw5.jpg)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 18 November 2013, 16:39:47
They were on sale.

I bought six.



group buy :p
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 18 November 2013, 16:46:02
How have you not had them before, they have been around since the 80's. I learned way back then that icing technique.

I for one haven't. When people said they heated pop tarts in micro waves I always sort of assumed they were mini-pizzas of sorts. I am curious if any Scandinavians have tried them? I don't think I have ever seen them around here or anything quite similar. They look sweet and I am more of a food>salt>sugar type of guy. That said I will not say anything negatively about these or Twinkies before I have tried one, even though my preferences leads me to believe I would prefer something salty.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 18 November 2013, 17:12:22
They were on sale.

I bought six.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/oecoHw5.jpg)


Nice, I bought a box last week. After trying these though, I prefer the ones with just strawberry filling in it. I need to go buy more.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 18 November 2013, 17:19:30
Yeah I like the plain fruit ones better than the cream cheesies.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 November 2013, 17:24:27
Yeah I like the plain fruit ones better than the cream cheesies.

Someone doesn't like to have fun...
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 18 November 2013, 18:02:40
Yeah I like the plain fruit ones better than the cream cheesies.

Someone doesn't like to have fun...

Forgot to mention that I smother them in melted Lucky Charms marshmallows.  The cream cheese is just too much, you know?

(http://cdn.sneakhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/awesome-random-funny-pics-dopeness-2.jpeg)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: snoopy on Mon, 18 November 2013, 18:13:38
Yeah I like the plain fruit ones better than the cream cheesies.

Someone doesn't like to have fun...

Forgot to mention that I smother them in melted Lucky Charms marshmallows.  The cream cheese is just too much, you know?

Show Image
(http://cdn.sneakhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/awesome-random-funny-pics-dopeness-2.jpeg)


Those look funny. The colors look like the ones from your star :)
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 18 November 2013, 18:30:07
Yeah I like the plain fruit ones better than the cream cheesies.

Someone doesn't like to have fun...

Forgot to mention that I smother them in melted Lucky Charms marshmallows.  The cream cheese is just too much, you know?

Show Image
(http://cdn.sneakhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/awesome-random-funny-pics-dopeness-2.jpeg)


I take it all back.  You know true fun.
Title: Re: I ate toaster strudels for the first time ever
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 18 November 2013, 19:44:41
I like the Boston cream pie ones. Taste like donuts.