Weekend Reading 10/09/23

Every weekend, I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come across in the last week. It gives you a chance to escape the daily grind, and just sit back and pass the time reading about the good old days. So with that in mind, here are some things I wanted to share with you this week.


In the News

Retro & Nostalgia Stories

Halloween Nostalgia

Matt Foley’s Halloween Story

This may be short, but it’s still a classic. Chris Farley’s Matt Foley character just might be my all-time favorite character in the history of SNL. This sketch in particular is my favorite just due to watching David Spade and Christina Applegate try to keep from breaking character. And hey, it has a Halloween theme, so that’s just a bonus.

The Great Pumpkin Parfait Recipe from 1985

It’s hard to beat the Halloween season for having some of the best goodies and treats. But not all of them need to be purchased. No, you can make some of the very best treats of the season at home. And I’m not talking about modern stuff either. There have been some very tasty recipes from through the years that have somehow been forgotten. But I’m here to remedy that problem by bringing some of those recipes back to the forefront. For the Halloween season, let’s start right here with this Jello recipe for The Great Pumpkin Parfait. The directions are easy enough to follow, and the ingredients are not hard to find at all. Do yourself a favor and make a batch of these for the season. You won’t be disappointed.