Dee.Dee wrote:
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 3.184...
>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 03 Nov 2007 02:04:23a, Andy meant to say...
>>
>>> Oreos
>>> Mallomars
>>> Chip'O'Hoy
>>>
>>> Yours?
>> Gingersnaps
>> Choccolate Covered Graham Crackers
>> Wheatmeal Biscuits
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
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> I have bought gingersnaps at Ikea once or twice; but I have bought enough
> packaged cookies to count on both hands in the last 3 decades, but I still
> remember the chocolate-covered graham crackers that my mom used to make for
> me.


One local market sells great gingersnaps that are packed in a plain
brown bag with simple printing that are the best storebought ones I have
found. They have a really strong but pleasant bite. I can't remember the
name.

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> How did she do that, Wayne? IOW what is the recipe for that chocolate stuff
> that stays hard enough not to be "sticky" in your hands. I've seen a few
> for sale at Starbucks/Borders etc that I've tasted, but they aren't the
> same. Maybe they are, but they are not in my memory bank.
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> When I am wanting something a little different at night, I will open a box
> of probably 3-year old graham crackers, put a couple in the microwave and
> shave off a little chocolate on top of one; that's the closest I get to that
> memory.
>
> I would be forever greatful if you would give me a tip -- (P.S. I don't buy
> chocolate chips).
>
> Dee Dee
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