We Rate Oreos

Game of Thrones: Oreo Edition Winter has come. We are watching right with our readers in hopes that our pick for the Iron Throne triumphs. Even Nabisco joined the fray, releasing Oreos: Game of Thrones in April 2019. While they couldn't flavor the creme with the blood of our enemies, these double-stuffed delights feature intricate cookie artwork honoring House Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and the Night King. In the spirit of bloody battles and scandalous betrayals, this is sure to be a brutally honest review. We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS! Creativity V - Major creativity points and perfect timing! I laughed out loud at the package, with the Oreo taking its place on the Iron Throne. Then shuddered at the atrocities it must have committed to get there. I am glad they are just regular double-stuffed. Nabisco focused on making beautiful designs while keeping the flavor accessible. B- Also giving it major creativity points here. Unlike other food products that will just ...

Wait, What?  You heard that right! In August 2018, Mondelēz International (Oreo’s parent company) announced Wasabi Oreos' release in China. Wasabi is a "love-it-or-hate-it" spicy edition to sushi, sashimi, and raw food dishes. Wasabi’s superpower? It kills bacteria that causes food poisoning! It's a solid condiment to have in your corner, but are we getting the best of wasabi when we combine it with chocolate?  Let’s find out! We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS! Flavor Creativity V - My former students could tell you how much I despised giving low marks, but there's no way out here. Flavors need to work together to be creative and the hunks of dark chocolate sandwiching the wasabi creme were atrocious. For Friends fans out there, I think of the time Rachel made an English Trifle with ladyfinger, berry, whipped cream, and (on accident) beef layers. It was certainly unique, but the flavor profile was repulsive. Apply that scenario to these Oreos and you'll...