McDonalds Chopped Beefsteak Sandwich
Since McDonald's has a pretty robust menu, it might not surprise you to hear that starting the late seventies McDonald's began selling a Chopped Beefsteak Sandwich in select locations. The…
Do you Remember Milk Mate?
Milk Mate was a liquid chocolate flavored syrup that billed itself as a better alternative to Nestles Quik. My family was already divided on our chocolate milk when this was…
The Truth about Fruit Stripe Gum
Fruit Strip Gum has a reputation for losing its flavor quickly. When I bought a pack as a kid (and most of the time now), I usually just shotgun piece…
Diet Mountain Dew… for the Mature Soda Drinker
Remember the good ol' days? When you spent your summer days hanging down by the river? You had a Mountain Dew in one hand and a rope in the other.…
Burger King tried to convince us that Burger King fries were the best
Despite really enjoying the burgers at Burger King, they could never seem to match the flavor and consistency of the french fries they served at McDonald's. It was a constant…
I want a snack! Cracker Jack!
I will not argue that Cracker Jack is a great snack. Individual sized boxes were sometimes bought as a treat in my house when I was growing up and I…
Do you remember Aspen Soda?
Before Apple Slice, PepsiCo distributed another apple-flavored soda. It was called Aspen and it was available from 1978-1982. I do not have any memory of trying Aspen, but I have…
I loved Golden Graham S’Mores
Rice Krispie Treats were a delicious and fairly common weekend dessert at my family home when I was growing up. Sadly they never lasted long. We would cut them into…
Bring back the Burger King Spooner!
For a while Burger King had a dessert taste sensation I could not get enough of, the Burger King Spooner. It was a simple treat. You got some soft serve…
The First and Last Time my family bought Powdered Gatorade
I have talked about my infatuation with Gatorade and their fancy glass bottles a couple of times here on the site. Today I would like to tell you about the…