Peeps

• The magic of the Easter Peeps has been around since 1923 when a Russian immigrant founded the company that makes the marshmallow treats. The company called Just Born is still going strong with 600 employees today.
(Examiner)
• Eww for you, but fun for kids. -- Rice Krispie treat eggs: Shape marshmallow Rice Krispie treats (made with melted peeps) into egg-shaped balls, but slip in some Grape Nuts, dried fruit or peanuts, too. Dip into chocolate as an added treat.
(USA Today)
• The Occupy D.C. protests may be losing the battle with police in McPherson Square, but theyve just scored a W in the cuteness column. The Washington Post has chosen a scene from the protests as the winner of its annual Peeps Show diorama contest.
(YAHOO!)
• While doing pre-holiday errands, which included an early-for-me trip to accountants, I encountered that madeleine for Northeastern Jews: a tin of Bartons Almond Kisses.
(Atlantic Online)
• Brian Bachrach, Senior Brand Manager for PEEPS ®, commented, The merging of the PEEPS ® Chick with the Volkswagen Beetle has been a hit since its introduction in 2003.
(Yahoo Finance)
• The votes are in for The Morning Calls Peeps Bonnet Contest and we have a winner — actually, three. During the last couple of weeks, nearly 1,000 online votes were cast for the six finalists in our annual Peeps competition.
(Allentown Morning Call)
• The Easter Bunny was hopping all over Alachua County Saturday — overseeing egg hunts, relay races, chocolate-dipped Peeps and all sorts of fun activities.
(Gainesville Sun)
• Lots of people equate marshmallow peeps with the spring season. Whether or not you celebrate Easter, these little sparklie marshmallow treats are a staple in the candy aisle this time of year.
(Zap2it.com)
• I hope people of compassion will remember one thing this Easter time — to not buy live bunnies or peeps for your kids. Why not? They are so cute and our kids love little bunnies and peeps.
(Cleveland Plain Dealer)
• But dont dip any live Easter peeps into dye just yet -- the bill legalizing such Technicolor pets doesnt go into effect until July 1. Florida Sen.
(Huffington Post)