Celebrating S'mores By the Campfire: Divine Variations On this Girl Scout Classic
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Greetings, listeners! On September 9, Google celebrated the s'more with a doodle, leading Hades to go on a quest to find out why, especially since other, more interesting things happened on September 9, such as television's first successful demonstration in 1927! The s'more was first introduced to the wider world on September 9, 1925 in a newspaper. Dubbed "some more" because nobody could stop at just one, it has become quite the beloved treat! What began as a Girl Scout tradition has now become a chance for the gods to banter and put their own divine twists on this campfire delight. From Zeus's electrifying treat filled with Rice Krispies to Dionysus's grown-up boozy take, join us as we explore the many ways the s'more can be enjoyed. If you'd like to share your twist, please E-mail Persephone@firesidefolklorewithhades.com. Who knows? You might spark a heated debate or dethrone ambrosia with your creativity!
0:00:01 - Hades
Greetings listeners. While I was doing a classic Google search, I saw a doodle celebrating the s'more, which got me wondering why, on September 9th of all days, they decided to feature this humble campfire treat. After all, so many things happened on September 9th, including left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax throwing a perfect game in baseball in 1965, television having its first successful demonstration in 1927, and the first human-powered helicopter being flown in 2012, having remained airborne for 65 seconds. Still. Given that s'mores are roasted over the campfire and it's one of the perfect places to share ghostly folklore, I thought it would be fun to investigate why Google would be celebrating the s'more with a doodle on this day.
0:00:48 - Persephone
From our research we discovered that a Girl Scout troop invented this delectable treat and they were given press coverage in a newspaper on September 9th 1925. They were known as the "some more", but eventually given the easier and recognizable name s'more.
0:01:04 - Hades
Ah, the rambunctious twenties. A splendid epic of jazz jiving and joyfully ignited marshmallows. I'm pretty sure Ares was responsible for igniting a few of those marshmallows and maybe a few buildings.
0:01:17 - Ares
Hey, I resent that! I'm a master of controlled chaos mostly.
0:01:21 - Hephaestus
Yeah, and I'm the one who has to clean up after him, literally.
0:01:26 - Persephone
Today we thought we'd provide you with a few divine s'more variations to try. After all, since I've been away, we haven't had any tasty treats around the campfire. Kicking things off. We present the classic s'more, served up by the domestic deity herself, our universally respected Hestia.
0:01:45 - Hestia
To conjure up the perfect classic s'more, gather graham crackers, a slab of milk chocolate and a humble marshmallow. Roast your marshmallow to your heart's content Golden brown or charred like charcoal -- the power lies with you. Encase it between the chocolate and graham crackers and, presto, Sit back and relish in the simple delight.
0:02:05 - Zeus
Caution! Hestia's roasting technique requires more precision than my pinpoint lightning strikes, although if you do get struck by lightning, it'll be a real shocking experience. Get it?
0:02:17 - Hera
Oh Zeus, I hope you're better at crafting s'mores than you are at cracking jokes.
0:02:22 - Zeus
Brace yourselves as I introduce my tempestuous delicacy.
0:02:25 - Hermes
Heads up folks. Dad's about to supercharge our taste buds and possibly blow a few eardrums.
0:02:30 - Zeus
Pair graham crackers with milk chocolate laced with pop rocks or rice krispies and a marshmallow. The crackling aftermath will feel like you've been struck by a thunderbolt.
0:02:40 - Hera
If you'd like to have something a bit more classy and refined, try my royal treat. Rather than using graham crackers, use shortbread cookies and, instead of plain milk chocolate, opt for Ferrero Rocher, the classic milk chocolate and hazelnut delight. You may use regular marshmallows or ones flavoured with Nutella and espresso for an even more exquisite s'more.
0:03:03 - Zeus
Oh my, you sure do know how to take things up a notch.
0:03:05 - Poseidon
For something unpredictable like the sea itself. Try my perfect storm. Sandwich milk chocolate covered pretzels and marshmallows between Samoas, or caramel delights courtesy of the Girl Scouts.
0:03:18 - Persephone
That sounds like a divine party.
0:03:20 - Hades
That's for sure. Who thinks they can top that?
0:03:23 - Aphrodite
Succumb to my heart's desire. Chocolate, graham crackers, strawberry-infused white chocolate and heart-shaped marshmallows make for a romantically sweet treat, Though if you eat too many you might end up with a stomachache and a broken heart.
0:03:40 - Artemis
Ugh, aphrodite, that's so cheesy. My wilderness wonder is way better. Oatmeal cookies married with milk chocolate, studded with caramel pieces and a marshmallow present a trail-ready treat. No artificial love potions needed.
0:03:53 - Apollon
With all due respect, sister, that sounds entirely too wholesome. We're not looking for gorp here. We need something indulgent, like my sun-kissed soiree Sandwich a square of dark chocolate and lavender, along with a lemon-flavoured marshmallow, between two lemon and raspberry shortbread cookies. It's positively sublime.
0:04:11 - Athena
Leave it to Apollon to come up with something that nobody would easily be able to make. For a nibble tinged with sagacity, relish in my prudent pleasure Whole grain crackers paired with mint-infused dark chocolate and a plain old marshmallow. Because, let's be real, wisdom is the best condiment.
0:04:29 - Ares
Prudent? Sister, this isn't some dainty tea party. This is a campfire we're talking about, which means we really should be feeling the burn. My chilly nights should put you in the mood to tackle any ghostly surprise. Sandwich a marshmallow and a piece of the white chocolate, orange and cayenne veracruz bar between two snickerdoodles.
0:04:49 - Hephaestus
Wow Ares, I didn't realize you could be so creative in the kitchen. Color me impressed.
0:04:54 - Ares
You've inspired me, brother. What creation have you forged?
0:04:58 - Hephaestus
Inspired by the creme brulee. I call this the Spark of Olympus. Take two sugar cookies and use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar on top of each cookie. Use them to sandwich a perfectly toasted, vanilla-flavored marshmallow and a chocolate caramel bar. I enjoy white chocolate and caramel, but you can go for whatever you please. I've been told that dark chocolate, sea salt and caramel bars make this an indulgent and grown-up treat.
0:05:24 - Hermes
Wow, so many creative takes on the s'more.
0:05:26 - Zeus
What have you got for us, Hermes? Surely the god of travel can come up with a treat as good as what we've come up with already.
0:05:34 - Hermes
This one's called Sweet Excursions. Use thin buttery cookies, like those Stroopwafels I brought back from the Netherlands, paired with espresso-infused dark chocolate and toasted vanilla marshmallows. It'll have you feeling as swift as me.
0:05:48 - Persephone
That sounds incredibly decadent. I love that. Now, Mom, what have you got for us?
0:05:54 - Demeter
Oh, I call mine the autumn celebration. Take an apple pie marshmallow and milk chocolate and sandwich this treat between two cinnamon graham crackers.
0:06:03 - Hades
A slice of apple pie? Classic comfort and my favorite thing to enjoy on Thanksgiving.
0:06:08 - Demeter
That's quite the compliment coming from you, Hades.
0:06:11 - Dionysus
Celebrate my festive indulgence. Biscotti crackers paired with dark chocolate filled with wine-infused ganache, along with your marshmallow, make for a truly indulgent treat.
0:06:21 - Chronos
That's not the end to the boozy indulgences. You see, my timeless masterpiece takes things up a notch. Combine traditional graham crackers with milk chocolate spotted with almonds and bourbon vanilla marshmallows for a timeless favorite. With an unexpected twist, Zeus, take notes. I invented time itself and this s'more is a classic.
0:06:42 - Zeus
Still peddling your tricky wares. I see, father. I'm not buying what you're selling, unless it's a lightning bolt, then I'll take a few.
0:06:50 - Hades
Now, which of these s'mores should we sample first?
0:06:52 - Persephone
Oh Hades, we can't end this bonanza without first giving listeners the recipes for our masterpieces.
0:06:59 - Hades
I suppose you're right, my dear. Ladies first. What have you concocted for our divine assembly, my love?
0:07:05 - Persephone
For my pomegranate passion, Gather graham crackers, pomegranate-laced dark chocolate and vanilla marshmallows. It's a tantalizing fusion that celebrates my beloved fruit.
0:07:16 - Hades
And for my Elysian forest Pear chocolate, graham crackers, dark chocolate with tangy cherry pieces and regular marshmallows. The flavors mirror the enthralling depths of the underworld, minus the whole eternal suffering thing.
0:07:30 - Persephone
Voila! A divine roster of s'mores bound to please both humans and gods. Test out these celestial recipes and tell us which one makes you feel like you've had ambrosia, or at least doesn't get you struck by lightning. Good night and happy camping.
0:08:00 - Hermes
Good night. Keep the storytelling alive.