laura (05/20/82)
Thank you, one and all, for the replies on MARSHMALLOWS. Note: I now know *how to spell it correctly!*. I think that I can summarize the results for interested parties. First of all, though, utzoo is the Zoology Unix System at the University of Toronto. (Sorry to those people who know of a great store in Salt Lake City...) Marshmallow Fluff used to be called *Marshmallow Fluff* (naturally) and sold in butter tubs in Toronto about five years ago. There may still be some in this form in Waterloo today. Other places sell Marshmallow Creme in jars which they keep near the peanut-butter. Two supermarkets I tried didnt have any --- but they *had heard of it*, so i am getting warmer. A friend who runs an ice-cream store says that he imports his marshmallow fluff from Boston, and that all others are inferior in quality. He wont sell me any -- maybe I can get the address of his supplier and see if DEC in Merrimac is interested in getting into the marshmallow distribution business. There seems to be marshmallow fluff in the California and other places far south of here -- as well as Californians who *actually eat* the stuff on bread. They say it sounds revolting but it tastes good. I am using extreme restraint in *not describing* what the person who eats marshmallow fluff with *anchovies* reminds me of .... Ice cream supply houses may be the best way to get this stuff. There is marshmallow cream topping available in Canada -- it doesnt seem to have the same consistancy as the fluff I was told to use -- and it costs megabucks for a large quantity --12 oz for $2.05 yesterday. I have been told from non-Californian marshmallow eaters who have only noticed how much they missed their gooey messes since I sent my note that it probably would be ok to put marshmallows in a blender, or in a small container and beat the .... out of them. Several people want to come and watch this feat -- note I only have a one-bedroom apartment, come in advance to get a good seat when I announce a marshmallow-killing party. I actually think that it would be better to put a few marshmallows into a clean beaker and put the lot on a retort stand over a bunsen burner, I know, it doesnt sound as much fun! Thanks again to all who replied. Laura decvax!utzoo!laura