An Ode to Hostess

You may have heard on Friday that Hostess (makers of Twinkies, cupcakes, Ho-Hos, Ding Dongs, and the like) is closing its doors. People all over the country are suddenly going nuts for Hostess. I saw several news stories talking about how the products are flying off of the shelves. People are trying to make a pretty penny off of reselling them on ebay and Craigslist. This is nonsense!

I myself couldn’t tell you the last time I ate a Hostess product. However, they hold a very special place in my heart because of memories of my childhood. I remember having many a Ho-Ho packed by my mom in my school lunches. While I was never a big fan of Twinkies, my grandaddy used to freeze them and they were a surprisingly refreshing treat on a hot summer day. And the Hostess Cupcakes were always a special indulgence. So in a way, I get the mourning.

But guys—you don’t have to search all over creation for the last remaining Hostess products. At least not the cupcakes. Not only is there a very good chance that the products will be bought up by another company and will continue to be made, but… you can make your very own Hostess Cupcakes at home. Look-alike Hostess Cupcakes, if you will. Or Faux-stess Cupcakes. :)

I made these homemade Hostess Cupcakes a few years ago, and I noticed that this original post has received A LOT of hits over the last few days. People are looking for alternative ways to get their Hostess fix, and I DON’T BLAME YOU. Because as soon as I clicked back on that post and saw the pics? I just had to make them again.

So Nora and I set out in the kitchen this weekend to make these cupcakes, and to give her her very first taste of a Hostess product… without so much of the processed crap.

Nora approves. You can find the recipe here. I hope they are everything you dream they will be. :)