Marshmallow Peeps

My mother has given me Peeps (generally Green :) ) for Easter for as long as I can remember. The problem is I am one of the seemingly few people that do not like Marshmallow Peeps (seeing as every time I say "I don't like Peeps" I get a chorus of "Really?!? I LOVE them!" or "How could someone NOT like Peeps??"). I think it may have something to do with a bad experience with a jar of Jet-Puffed Marshmallows once upon a time or maybe too many games of "Fluffy Bunny", but if you try to stick a plain marshmallow (or something of that effect) in my face I will (TRY my hardest to not offend you as I) reject the offer. If rejection is not possible I just bare down and eat it.

Now, I do not completely reject the contribution Peeps have in allowing for an adventurous and sugar-filled life. I just have learned to enjoy them in a different way. My idea of a good time with Marshmallow Peeps is what my family so lovingly calls "Peep Wars."

Directions:
1: Acquire Peeps (if possible, get two or more different colors) and toothpicks.
2: Put two Peeps of different colors on a paper towel (or plate or napkin or whatever other cover you prefer) in the microwave facing each other spaced 1-2 inches apart.
3: Stick a toothpick in the front of each Peep (to the effect that they look like they're dueling).
4: Let the battle begin!
5:Turn the Microwave on for 60-90 seconds and watch the Peeps fight to the death!

If you've never seen a marshmallow in a microwave, I highly encourage you to allow a Peep War to be your first experience.

On another Peep related note, recently (last night, in fact) I discovered the most glorious way to consume those little marshmallow creatures.

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And that, my friends, is how I learned to love eating Peeps.