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WEEKLY CANDY: Peach Rings
While they vary in terms of quality and flavor, we have to say that the best is the ubiquitous 99-cent, CVS store brand variety — the kind that's stamped with a "seal of quality."
WEEKLY CANDY: Peach Rings
Once a week, Meal Ticket shares its latest sugar-laden obsessions. Do not tell our dentist.
IN QUESTION: Convenience-store Peach Rings! The best thing about these puppies is that they're available at practically any drug store or rest stop in any part of the country. While they vary in terms of quality and flavor, my favorite is the ubiquitous 99-cent, CVS variety — the kind that's stamped with a "seal of quality." Some might prefer the springy, gelatinous-ness of the fancy-pants Haribo peaches, but I'd take these foamy creatures over those any day.
AVAILABLE AT: Practically any pharmacy, gas station or bodega. For reliability, though, get my brand — they're always available, and they're usually sold at the bargain basement price of 99-cents per bag.
HOW MANY DO WE TYPICALLY EAT IN ONE SITTING: Even though I always purchase these with the intention of spreading their consumption out over a period of days, they're typically gone within the hour. Yes, the whole bag, and no, my stomach is never grateful.
FINER POINTS: The sugary coating of these puppies is great, but I've gotta say that the chewy consistency is what makes them a real candy tour de force. The more you chew them, the frothier they become. It's not an entirely digestible sensation, but at least they're full of enough chemicals to keep from getting stale in the bag. Sometimes, I find myself hungering for this totally artificial "food" experience.
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