Deleting 600 People, Music Loops, Hostess Twinkie Creme Filling

I just deleted 600 people.... from 662 members to 83. I HAVE THE POWER! :D (hey, it makes the community easier to manage... and I was kinda inspired by Rhett's doing the same in RQ recently)

Also, the radio has been playing two music loops simultaneously since maybe 11:15 or so, if not earlier! Very weird and surreal effect. Ah, Rock 101 is crazy! o_O


Hostess Twinkie Creme Filling

Recently, I've had an opportunity to go back and improve the recipe for the Hostess Twinkie clone. Specifically, I wanted to make the creme filling more stable, using non-dairy ingredients, so that it could not spoil and would be easier to make. Here now, is the much improved recipe, using fewer ingredients than the original clone, and with marshmallow creme as the new secret component. This recipe is for all of you who have supported the site by buying the books, since the cake part of the recipe and mold-making technique is not included here. But even if you don't have the books, I'm sure you can find many uses for this versatile commercial-style creme filling. Hope you like it!

2 teaspoons very hot water
rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups marshmallow creme (1 7-ounce jar)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Combine the salt with the hot water in a small bowl and stir until salt is dissolved. Let this mixture cool.
2. Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
3. Add the salt solution to the filling mixture and combine. Makes 1 1/2 cups.