My dog "accidentally/on purpose" got into the Thin Mints. My dog is small/toy breed, old, blind, and getting frailer by the day, so understandably, I was concerned about the chocolate consumption. (In her younger years, this dog has eaten Hershey bars and peanut butter cups with no problems, so I've been down this road before.). Anyway, …
My dog "accidentally/on purpose" got into the Thin Mints. My dog is small/toy breed, old, blind, and getting frailer by the day, so understandably, I was concerned about the chocolate consumption. (In her younger years, this dog has eaten Hershey bars and peanut butter cups with no problems, so I've been down this road before.). Anyway, I told my 13yo daughter what happened, and she said, matter of factly, "I wouldn't worry. Thin Mints don't meet the FDA standard to be labeled a chocolate cookie, only "chocolaty", (as in, chocolate-like), and you know it's bad when you don't meet the FDA's standards, because they are pretty low already."
There is hope for our future friends when my 13yo sees through the FDA.
And, just so you know, my dog was, indeed, fine after the consumption of "chocolaty" Thin Mints. And all of the Thin Mints went into the trash after that.
right? I thought the same thing. It makes sense now why Thin Mints started giving me upset stomach in recent years. Though perhaps I shouldn't eat a sleeve at a time either.
I have the same issue! Especially if you store them in the freezer. I can go through an entire sleeve but in my mind, it's only "a couple!" Then I see the empty plastic and know if was a few more! 😋
You do know they remove the coca butter from chocolate and replace it with palm oil? They make more $ that way.
And then there is the chocolate confectionery which is palm oil and god-knows what, but not actual chocolate. Just a chocolate like product. Like blueberries in blueberry muffins that are just colored&flavored gelatin balls. yum.
It's getting harder to eat actual food these days but it can be done, it just costs more.
Jersey cowa produce milk with A-2 casein protein, which is non-alergenic. Most other cows produce A-1 casein protein which is allergenic and contributes to leaky gut.
I drink only raw milk from grass-pastured (changed every day) Jerseys from a Chambersburg PA farm--delivered weekly to my local Lowes' parking lot. I was aware that you Ca'ians cannot get raw milk, as Ca daughter was here when I discovered this milk option. She was thrilled to have it available, and so we fed her boys milk and milk and milk while they were with us.
UK daughter asked what we would like her to bring over: we said chocolate. Enjoying it--and looked at package enjoyed last night (Fin Carre, dark chocolate 50%)--cocoa mass, cocoa butter (sunflower gets in there only as sunflower lecithins for emulsifier).
Why on earth aren't you making your own blueberry muffins? 5# bags of Wyman frozen Maine wild blueberries are in the freezer at the grocery store.
Well, they're in bed with Planned Parenthood, and that's just the start. You should look into what they've become. They were more advanced on their collision course than the Boy Scouts were, but the Boy Scouts overtook them. I have two Eagle Scouts, so it hurts me to say it, but they ruined those childhood institutions.
Yes, both ruined. However, my friend from SE Fla, Chandler Langevin, a former green-side Navy corpsman, has started a new group called the Florida Scouts. His is Troop 001, and they've just organized Troop 002 not far away. It's a throwback to original scouting. He's on Facebook and can be contacted via Messenger or by commenting on his FB posts about his Troop.
Yep. Wouldn't allow my youngest son to join Boy Scouts (now Scouts thanks to the girls who just HAD to join so they could do the Pinewood Derby). And the irony is, membership has fallen off a cliff at least locally or the troops are now majority girls. Sigh. No male comradery allowed!
My daughter has two Eagle Scout sons and is working on her third. She has been active as a troop officer in a large and very active troop for years and had always planned to continue her involvement even after her last son was out of scouts. The last few years of BSA behavior have completely changed her mind and she now says she’s done with it once son #3 gets his Eagle, within the next year. Her sons (and her) have benefited greatly from the program over the years so it’s sad to see BSA changing, and not for the better.
I wanted my girls to have the GS experience, 36 years ago. After one year, I pulled my eldest, never let the youngers enter the program. At that time the GS focus was all on 'careers'--not on being happy little girls learning useful skills. I shudder to think what topics earn merit badges now.
So very easy. I use a silicone candy mold since it's easy to pop the chocolate out. I'm able to buy the powder and butter at my co-op, but I'm sure you can buy online. Basically a 1:1 ratio of powder & butter. So let's say melt 1 cup cacao butter in double boiler ( just till it melts) remove from heat and slowly stir in 1 cup cacao powder. At this point add sweetener to taste. I don't have an amount, just depends how sweet/bitter you'd like your chocolate to be. You can also add crushed nuts, coconut flakes...whatever you'd like! Pour into molds and refrigerate. Also you can pour the plain chocolate in the molds and add a whole nut or whatever to each individual chocolate before refrigeration. 🤗
Wow! My 9 year old English granddaughter, visiting two weeks ago (and recognized by me as an unusually perceptive child--I having mothered 3 clever girls), told me that she fears she is too connected to her 'devices'. We had a conversation following. Her father seems to push every single new electronic option on the family.
I love it! My adult sons surprise the crap out of me every time we talk, especially after they listen to Joe Rogan. On another note, I had a malamute who ate a whole batch of brownies from a plate left on the coffee table and she was fine. I think her belly hurt a little but none the less, she was fine.
Years ago our 100# Weimaraner ate a 1/2 sheet pan full of raw cinnamon rolls that were resting/rising before they were to be baked. He survived but OMG his belly was humongous with all that yeasty dough for a couple of days.
Your daughter is wise and made me laugh. I found some Thin Mints at my food coop that are not GS brand cookies and taste better. I’ll have to check the ingredients next time I shop.
I ADORE this story, Chic - and KUDOS for parenting a daughter who has her critical thinking skills honed to a fine point! HOORAY for you and HOORAY for the future leaders of our now totally wacko world!!
The 85% organic chocolate I was consuming every day (yes, probably not a good idea) containes lead and cadmium. What? So switched to 72% Ghiradelli which has cocoa butter and cane sugar, but it has soy lecithin. A habit I need to break. I guess as long as it’s not a thin mint I’m doing somewhat ok 🤣🙄😁🤔
The cadmium is not added to the candy--it is inherent in that degree of pure cacao bean which makes over 80% dark chocolate formulation. I eat it every day - 1 piece - and I'm still here at age 76!!
My dog "accidentally/on purpose" got into the Thin Mints. My dog is small/toy breed, old, blind, and getting frailer by the day, so understandably, I was concerned about the chocolate consumption. (In her younger years, this dog has eaten Hershey bars and peanut butter cups with no problems, so I've been down this road before.). Anyway, I told my 13yo daughter what happened, and she said, matter of factly, "I wouldn't worry. Thin Mints don't meet the FDA standard to be labeled a chocolate cookie, only "chocolaty", (as in, chocolate-like), and you know it's bad when you don't meet the FDA's standards, because they are pretty low already."
There is hope for our future friends when my 13yo sees through the FDA.
And, just so you know, my dog was, indeed, fine after the consumption of "chocolaty" Thin Mints. And all of the Thin Mints went into the trash after that.
It's bad enough I had to stop eating Thin Mints because of the turn Girl Scouts took, but to find out they're not even chocolate is Earth-shattering!
right? I thought the same thing. It makes sense now why Thin Mints started giving me upset stomach in recent years. Though perhaps I shouldn't eat a sleeve at a time either.
I have the same issue! Especially if you store them in the freezer. I can go through an entire sleeve but in my mind, it's only "a couple!" Then I see the empty plastic and know if was a few more! 😋
I had to give up Oreos because of the stomach upset AND they elevated my heart rate.
The sleeves are getting much shorter too 😉
You do know they remove the coca butter from chocolate and replace it with palm oil? They make more $ that way.
And then there is the chocolate confectionery which is palm oil and god-knows what, but not actual chocolate. Just a chocolate like product. Like blueberries in blueberry muffins that are just colored&flavored gelatin balls. yum.
It's getting harder to eat actual food these days but it can be done, it just costs more.
Just make your own muffins. Super easy, maybe not as much fun, butcatleast they will be real with plump real blueberries.
I should try baking… I just brought back 5lbs of raw jersey milk butter from a farm in Scotland Pennsylvania. It’s so GOOD 😋
Muffin baking is super easy. Enjoy that butter on them!
Jersey cowa produce milk with A-2 casein protein, which is non-alergenic. Most other cows produce A-1 casein protein which is allergenic and contributes to leaky gut.
I drink only raw milk from grass-pastured (changed every day) Jerseys from a Chambersburg PA farm--delivered weekly to my local Lowes' parking lot. I was aware that you Ca'ians cannot get raw milk, as Ca daughter was here when I discovered this milk option. She was thrilled to have it available, and so we fed her boys milk and milk and milk while they were with us.
Exactly. Only real blueberries in my muffins. Which reminds me...
UK daughter asked what we would like her to bring over: we said chocolate. Enjoying it--and looked at package enjoyed last night (Fin Carre, dark chocolate 50%)--cocoa mass, cocoa butter (sunflower gets in there only as sunflower lecithins for emulsifier).
Why on earth aren't you making your own blueberry muffins? 5# bags of Wyman frozen Maine wild blueberries are in the freezer at the grocery store.
I was making a point about how fake our food is . Besides I can’t bake 🤣.
I was aware of your point. But, baking, like drawing (as my art teacher pointed out), at its base, is just a skill---and anyone can learn to do it.
Agree. It’s really just reading and following directions.
People, I can take only so much disappointment in one day :)
You guys triggered me-I am craving a box of Samoas right now!
Aldi has a good knock off brand.
And as an added bonus - her breath was Minty Fresh !
(might slip a few to my pup, who could use some help.)
I missed the Girl Scouts "turning" - what is up with them?
Well, they're in bed with Planned Parenthood, and that's just the start. You should look into what they've become. They were more advanced on their collision course than the Boy Scouts were, but the Boy Scouts overtook them. I have two Eagle Scouts, so it hurts me to say it, but they ruined those childhood institutions.
Yes, both ruined. However, my friend from SE Fla, Chandler Langevin, a former green-side Navy corpsman, has started a new group called the Florida Scouts. His is Troop 001, and they've just organized Troop 002 not far away. It's a throwback to original scouting. He's on Facebook and can be contacted via Messenger or by commenting on his FB posts about his Troop.
Another element of the parallel economy. Good for him! Where evil tries to rule, good and truth will pop up--like prairie dogs.
Yes!!!
Yep. Wouldn't allow my youngest son to join Boy Scouts (now Scouts thanks to the girls who just HAD to join so they could do the Pinewood Derby). And the irony is, membership has fallen off a cliff at least locally or the troops are now majority girls. Sigh. No male comradery allowed!
Trail Life USA for boys
American Heritage Girls for girls
My daughter has two Eagle Scout sons and is working on her third. She has been active as a troop officer in a large and very active troop for years and had always planned to continue her involvement even after her last son was out of scouts. The last few years of BSA behavior have completely changed her mind and she now says she’s done with it once son #3 gets his Eagle, within the next year. Her sons (and her) have benefited greatly from the program over the years so it’s sad to see BSA changing, and not for the better.
Woke, woke, woke. Not the Girl Scouts I was in.
I wanted my girls to have the GS experience, 36 years ago. After one year, I pulled my eldest, never let the youngers enter the program. At that time the GS focus was all on 'careers'--not on being happy little girls learning useful skills. I shudder to think what topics earn merit badges now.
They went woke.
😂
Oh my goodness. I love your daughter. You must be so proud. She does give me hope for the future. #GoodParenting 👏
Very Friday-y story! So clearly not everything is to be labelled Whisky Tango Foxtrot in our long-suffering world 😊 At least not as of yet 🤔
Yes, I make raw dark chocolate with cacao powder and pure cacao butter with honey or agave. It's actually a healthy food!
Maybe you can post the recipe you use. Sounds great.
So very easy. I use a silicone candy mold since it's easy to pop the chocolate out. I'm able to buy the powder and butter at my co-op, but I'm sure you can buy online. Basically a 1:1 ratio of powder & butter. So let's say melt 1 cup cacao butter in double boiler ( just till it melts) remove from heat and slowly stir in 1 cup cacao powder. At this point add sweetener to taste. I don't have an amount, just depends how sweet/bitter you'd like your chocolate to be. You can also add crushed nuts, coconut flakes...whatever you'd like! Pour into molds and refrigerate. Also you can pour the plain chocolate in the molds and add a whole nut or whatever to each individual chocolate before refrigeration. 🤗
C&C is the best, all kinds of amazing information here!! 😁😍
I’ve done similar also and need to get back to it
There is an interesting movie, Equilibrium, where the heroes are the children who see through the government bs.
Wow! My 9 year old English granddaughter, visiting two weeks ago (and recognized by me as an unusually perceptive child--I having mothered 3 clever girls), told me that she fears she is too connected to her 'devices'. We had a conversation following. Her father seems to push every single new electronic option on the family.
It’s amazing how naturally perceptive some children are!
Absolutely. Public school can educate that right out of them.
I love it! My adult sons surprise the crap out of me every time we talk, especially after they listen to Joe Rogan. On another note, I had a malamute who ate a whole batch of brownies from a plate left on the coffee table and she was fine. I think her belly hurt a little but none the less, she was fine.
I had a dog eat a whole pile of brownies off the table too! Scavengers.
Years ago our 100# Weimaraner ate a 1/2 sheet pan full of raw cinnamon rolls that were resting/rising before they were to be baked. He survived but OMG his belly was humongous with all that yeasty dough for a couple of days.
😂 😂 😂 😂
Dogs are omnivores, or so they tell me.
Well there we go--your sons listen to Joe R. Q.E.D.
So glad your dog is fine, but so sad to learn that about Thin Mints.
Your daughter is wise and made me laugh. I found some Thin Mints at my food coop that are not GS brand cookies and taste better. I’ll have to check the ingredients next time I shop.
I ADORE this story, Chic - and KUDOS for parenting a daughter who has her critical thinking skills honed to a fine point! HOORAY for you and HOORAY for the future leaders of our now totally wacko world!!
I second your comment!!
Your daughter can look forward to a lifetime listed on a government blacklist. Good on her!
You have a daughter that is wiser than her years, no doubt blossoming from her parental environment. Impressive.
My dog used to eat a lot of chocolate and live to 13.
The 85% organic chocolate I was consuming every day (yes, probably not a good idea) containes lead and cadmium. What? So switched to 72% Ghiradelli which has cocoa butter and cane sugar, but it has soy lecithin. A habit I need to break. I guess as long as it’s not a thin mint I’m doing somewhat ok 🤣🙄😁🤔
The cadmium is not added to the candy--it is inherent in that degree of pure cacao bean which makes over 80% dark chocolate formulation. I eat it every day - 1 piece - and I'm still here at age 76!!