Sandy Supposes....

Frenchsicle

         Bard's Hall #5

         

         

         We all enjoy a variety of foods, right? Some of us anticipate tasting new treats. Every summer there seems to be unique ice cream flavours introduced to entice me. The name may be kitschy, but I love Moose Tracks.

         I've just learned of a different something soon to be on the market. It's touted as a "limited-edition product" meaning a short time availability.

         What is this item that I assume marketing gurus thought we all needed? According to a survey commissioned by the condiment company French, 79% of Canadians like or love ketchup. Eighty-four percent of those polled put this red gloop on their french fries. Ketchup is considered a "notable flavour of summertime in Canada."

         Yep, someone somewhere decided we couldn't resist a frozen treat, a "condiment-turned-popsicle," a frenchsicle, created from 100% Canadian tomatoes.

         So, I may well rummage through a freezer in a variety store and pull out a ketchup-flavoured popsicle? Do I wait for it to melt and then spread it on a burger? Could I utilize this frenchsicle in a pasta sauce? Perhaps they may be a substitute for fresh tomatoes in a salad? What's that unique ingredient in your chili?

         The red ones are not necessarily cherry? Should I suspect the yellow popsicles are mustard-flavoured and not banana-y?Wait, will the lime ones become obsolete? Yuck! I do not like relish. No, please, no relish popsicles. I'm not a fan of pickle popsicles either.

         Really? This is the best brainstormers could envision to attract new customers? Did they believe the 21% who did not claim to like or love ketchup would jump at the chance to lick it in a frozen state?

         What's next? Waitresses asking, "Will that be one or two lumps, ie. ice cubes, with your order?"

         Just imagine no more condiment bottles; restaurants saving and serving all their flavour enhancers in mini ice chests.