The Barnaby Blog 31 Jan 2025

Why Smarties Are Simply the Best!

Woof! Barnaby here, your favorite miniature schnauzer and proud mascot of New Malden's Barnaby & Boo's. Today, I want to tell you about my absolute favorite toppings for our ice cream sundaes - those magical little buttons called Smarties!

A Tale as Old as Time (Well, Almost)

You know, from my favorite spot by the shop window, I've watched countless people enjoy these colorful treats. Back in 1937 (that's about 574 in dog years!), some clever humans in York, England, created these delightful little chocolates. They called them "Chocolate Beans" at first, but honestly, "Smarties" is a much better name - it sounds more fun to bark!

Why They Make My Tail Wag

Now, as someone who spends his days watching our amazing staff create the most wonderful ice cream concoctions, I can tell you there's something special about Smarties. That crispy shell (which makes such a satisfying crunch - trust me, my ears perk up every time!) protecting a smooth milk chocolate center - it's pure genius!

Rainbow of Joy

Every day at Barnaby & Boo's, I see children pressing their noses against our display case (much like I do, though Boo says I'm not supposed to), pointing at all the different Smarties colors. There's red, orange (that one actually tastes like oranges - fascinating!), yellow, green, purple, pink, blue, and brown. Between you and me, I've noticed most humans save the red ones for last. Personally, I'd gobble them all up at once if I was allowed!

The Star of Our Sundaes

Tail wag alert! You should see what we do with Smarties at our shop! They're absolutely perfect scattered over our vanilla ice cream (my personal recommendation), and don't even get me started on our famous Barnaby's Bone-appetit Sundae. It's a special creation where we heap Smarties on top of soft serve with any sauce you like. The young humans seem to love taking pictures of it - I've become quite the Instagram celebrity!

A Community Favorite

As the unofficial neighborhood watch (someone has to keep an eye on things through the shop window!), I've noticed how Smarties bring people together. Grandparents share them with grandchildren, friends divide up their favorite colors, and I've even seen a few marriage proposals over our Smarties-topped sundaes! Though between you and me, I think a nice bone would have worked just as well.

The Sustainable Snack

Now, even though I'm just a dog, I care about our planet (it's where all the treats are, after all!). That's why I'm pretty proud that Smarties uses sustainable cocoa and recyclable packaging. Boo says it's important for our shop to be environmentally conscious, and I completely agree - though I'm still working on understanding why I can't dig holes in her flower garden.

A Treat for All Seasons

Whether it's a hot summer day when humans need a cool Smarties-topped ice cream, or a chilly winter evening when they sprinkle them over hot chocolate (I'm not allowed chocolate, but I hear it's delicious), these little candies make everything better. Just like a good belly rub or a long walk in the park!

Woof! That's all from me, Barnaby, your local Smarties enthusiast and professional ice cream sundae supervisor. Drop by Barnaby & Boo's to try our Smarties creations - I'll be the handsome schnauzer by the window, making sure every sundae meets my high standards!

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About the Author: Barnaby is the beloved miniature schnauzer mascot of Barnaby & Boo's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop. When not supervising sundae creation or greeting customers, he can be found napping in his favorite window spot or taste-testing dropped ice cream cones (for quality control purposes only, of course!).