S’More is Better

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by Chewy

August 10th is  National S’Mores Day and I couldn’t be s’more excited!  Do you remember the first time you experienced this ooey gooey sugar coma inducing treat? I must have been very young, because I don’t have a clue. Coming from a long line of Girl Scouts (on my mother’s side) it was just naturally a part of my culture and DNA. Must-have- s’mores! I believe the three necessary ingredients were packed in all of our emergency kits. Kind of like the keg of brandy on the Saint Bernard dogs (I’m thinking I may have some of that in my DNA too.)

Like so many of our classic desserts, culinary transitionists are attempting to add a twist to our traditional s’more line up. Nothing wrong with that as long as it doesn’t get too crazy (I don’t want to see any anchovies added for the salty/sweet principle).  Offered for your amusement are my top ten entries for the “Twisted S’More” category.

The Turtle: Adored in candy and ice cream, what could possibly go wrong with adding pecans and caramel to chocolate and marshmallow? In this case, more is merrier!

The Oreo: A nod to another iconic confection and working with the dark-creamy-dark theme, this is created by using chocolate graham crackers, marshmallows, white chocolate and crumbled Oreos.

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Banana Split: I’m not sure how you’re suppose to stuff all of this between two crackers, so I am advocating a bowl for your safety. There are just some things you have to adjust for amateurs. Take your basic s’more and add strawberries, bananas and nuts. Also counts as a fruit serving.

The Caribbean: Nothing like bringing a bit of the tropics to your campfire setting. Starting with the classic s’more, add a ring of pineapple and sprinkle with coconut. Stick an umbrella on it and you’ve created a fiesta!

The PB&J: Two classics go toe to toe with graham crackers, marshmallow, peanut butter and jelly. Variations on this theme could involve the Reeses, skip the jelly and add the chocolate back in.

The Grasshopper: For that minty fresh feeling, replace the chocolate bar with Andes mints. I’m pondering real grasshoppers to add protein and an international flair. Remember the cicada ice cream?

Mexican: The traditional line up with a smattering of cinnamon and nutmeg. Reminds me a little of horchata.

Fruit Pizzazz: Simply add your favorite fruit to the original. What fruit doesn’t taste better with melted chocolate on it?

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Peep-O-Rama: Instead of your run of the mill marshmallow, use a sugared marshmallow peep. Grab several colors and add a rainbow to the festivities.

The Elvis: Saving the best for last, this list would not be complete without a nod to pork progression. You know I mean BACON! Made famous by the King, this concoction entails graham crackers, marshmallow, peanut butter cup and a banana slice. Where’s the pork, you ask? The chef left it out, but I am strongly advocating it’s re-addition. All in favor say “aye“. The “ayes” have it and the motion passes, bacon there is!

Now that your imagination has hopefully been stimulated, feel free to make your own list of campfire cuisine dessert combos slapped between two graham crackers. If you create any winners, be sure and share!