Red Velvet Oreos

Just stumbled across a post at The Verge about Red Velvet Oreos and why they are probably fake. I had actually suggest Red Velvet Oreos to Nabisco through Twitter as early as September 2012, and maybe even earlier than that via e-mail to them.

I have to say that I'm not too sure about the reasoning The Verge uses to claim these are fake items. For one, they say they couldn't be real because Oreos only use chocolate or golden cookies. But there used to be a time when they only used chocolate and then later the golden vanilla ones came along. So there's precedent for new cookies flavors getting introduced. Of course, there was also a time when there was only one Oreo product, period. And Double Stuf was the first innovation.

The Verge also says that Red Velvet Oreos are fake because a Facebook group claims it was just for a school project. But none of the pictures shown at that Facebook group match the image shown in the Verge article. Odd...

And as far as the package size goes, I wouldn't say that's a deal-breaker by any means. If someone was purposely faking it it seems like they would go to extra lengths to match existing package sizes.

Now, none of these things mean Red Velvet Oreos are real. I'm just saying that The Verge's reasoning that they are definitely fake is not totally impeccable. I will also conclude this post by pointing to this Tweet.

UPDATE: The Verge has updated their piece to say it might not be fake.

Elbows Mac n' Cheese Teams Up With Breast Cancer Angels

Elbows Mac n’ Cheese Teams Up with Breast Cancer Angels to Support Those in Treatment and Their Families

OC-Based Mac n’ Cheese Eatery to Donate 10 Percent of Gross Receipts on National Pasta Day (Oct. 17); Invites Community to Join In Giving Back

ORANGE COUNTY Calif. – Oct. 6, 2014 – Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, the famous OC-based mac n’ cheese eatery known for its blend of classic American home cooking with gourmet international inspiration, is partnering with Breast Cancer Angels in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in honor of National Pasta Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese will donate 10 percent of gross receipts from both its Brea and Cerritos, Calif., locations in support of those currently undergoing breast cancer treatment, and their families. Guests are invited to visit either Elbows Mac n’ Cheese restaurant location on Oct. 17, and a portion of their purchase will automatically be donated to the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Breast Cancer Angels is an emergency necessities of life resource with a mission to provide financial and emotional assistance for people as they endure treatment for breast cancer. As corporate sponsorship pays for overhead, 100 percent (100%) of donations go directly to assist women and men in treatment. Breast Cancer Angels currently serves over 120 families a month who have a combined total of more than 130 children. Breast Cancer Angels assists in Orange County, Long Beach/South Bay, and San Diego, allowing the money raised in specific communities, such as Orange County, to benefit those undergoing treatment in the same communities, the epitome of truly helping a neighbor.

“At Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, we’re passionate about giving back and supporting the community,” said Punita Patel, owner and co-founder of Elbows Mac n’ Cheese. “Breast Cancer Angels is an incredible organization. Not only does it support the individual undergoing treatment, but also the family. Handling everything from grocery bills and housing needs to legal assistance and transportation. By providing this type of peace of mind, those in treatment and their families can focus on what’s important: their health and being together.”

Donations from this partnership will support Breast Cancer Angels’ programs and directly benefit those undergoing treatment in the Cerritos and Brea communities. Breast Cancer Angels’ programs include:

-       Food – the average grocery bill per household is $250 per month. Breast Cancer Angels provides those undergoing treatment with gift cards to the grocery market of their choice.
-       Housing – Breast Cancer Angels assists with emergency housing costs, up to $500 per month.
-       Clothing – throughout the year, Breast Cancer Angels provides gift cards to local stores for the children of those undergoing treatment.
-       Medical costs – understanding the extreme burden of mounting medical bills, Breast Cancer Angels, works to ensure that those undergoing treatment can continue treatment regardless of their ability to pay.
-       Transportation – Breast Cancer Angels provides gas cards or bus passes to ensure that those undergoing treatment can get to scheduled doctors’ appointments.

Offerings guests a casual gourmet dining experience that caters to consumers’ busy lifestyles, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is a place where high-quality, fresh ingredients are a priority and service standards meet those of the best restaurants. Elbows Mac n’ Cheese uses fresh vegetables, gourmet cheeses and high-quality meats to create signature dishes and specialty creations, including “Living Fajita Loca,”“Do You Want a Pizza Me,” “So Shellfish” and “Cajun Sensation,” all designed to make guests melt.  Additionally, with its “build your own” mac n’ cheese offering, the cuisine combinations are endless. Elbows Mac n’ Cheese’s menu also includes fresh salads, classic soups and gourmet melts. Regular restaurant hours for both locations are Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For more information on Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, please visit www.elbowsmacncheese.com or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. 

About Elbows Mac n’ Cheese

Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is owner owned and operated with two restaurants, in Brea, Calif., and Cerritos, Calif. The restaurant brings a new twist to an American comfort food favorite: Mac n’ Cheese. A place where high-quality, fresh ingredients are a priority and service standards meet those of the best restaurants, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese was founded in 2011 to blend classic American home cooking with gourmet international inspiration. Designed to be quick, comforting and delicious, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is the kind of place where everyone will feel at home. For more information, visit www.elbowsmacncheese.com.

About Breast Cancer Angels

Breast Cancer Angels, an emergency necessities of life resource with a mission to provide financial and emotional assistance for people as they endure treatment for breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Angels assists in Orange County, Long Beach/South Bay, and San Diego. Breast Cancer Angels is an independent, not for profit 501(c) 3 organization and currently assists 120 clients per-month who have a combined total of 133 children. Breast Cancer Angels programs include housing, clothing and other needs, food, medical co-pays, gas/transportation, a pro-bono legal service, and more.  The money raised in a community will go to help a family in that same community, allowing donors to truly help a neighbor. Corporate sponsorship pays overhead costs, allowing the organization to give 100% of all other donations to assist women and men in treatment, and their families. For more information, visit www.breastcancerangels.org.