Mrs. Freshley’s Cherry Pie
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Hostess, meet your match!
This past summer, Hostess returned under a new owner with their snack cakes and pies. My life long love for the cherry pie was deflated on a serious level after I tried one the new pies, leaving me to wonder if I would ever have a decent cherry pie for a snack again.
Mrs. Freshley
Enter the brand Mrs. Freshley. I had never heard of this brand before, but had seen their snack cakes in passing at the vending machine we have at my work. I just happened to have the $1.15 at my desk and decided to give it a try.
A Real Cherry
Is that a real cherry in there?
Before my first bite, I knew this was going to be better. The outside crust was not soggy, like the comeback pie was. It appeared to be fresh [no pun intended] and the slight white glaze looked appealing.
The first bite was really good. I had to do a double take as I looked into the pie after that bite and saw a cherry… a real cherry inside. Just like the old Hostess Cherry Pies [and unlike the new “Comeback” version]. I ate each bite with a smile. This is what Hostess should be making, not some off-brand. But at this point, I don’t care. As long as Mrs. Freshley’s stays in business and keeps making these pies and putting them into vending machines [and maybe grocery stores], I have found a great tasting replacement.
And Hostess, you might want to be talking to your unhappy customers, not the blind fan boys that praise you on the social media.
Mrs. Freshley’s can be found on the web and on Twitter or at a vending machine near you.
You are too funny!! You have my curiosity up so I’m gonna have to find these and see for myself.
Hey, I loved my Hostess Cherry Pie for many years, going back to the early 70’s. Would be curious if you get a chance to try this one.
Are they lard-based like Hostess?
Their website didn’t list any individual ingredients. I sent a reply to them on Twitter to see if they will respond with an answer.
Dave2… I can report back after receiving a phone call from a product manager at Mrs. Freshley’s that they do not contain lard and do not use any lard in the baking of any of their products.
I’ve never heard of Mrs. Freshley’s. I’ll have to look into it.
I’ve not seen them in the stores.. just a vending machine. Everything I’ve seen from them so far suggests they are only a vending machine product.