Editorial
Pumpkin Spice Frosty
The 2023 Halloween junk food season is a good one so far. I highlighted a variety of our finds last week, but the hunts continue so there is probably another …….continure reading
Fast Food Promotions
Essay
McDonald’s Patty McMelt of 1995
I have a deep nostalgic connection to the McDonald’s Taste of the Month promotion from 1995. Maybe it’s because I was driving and able to go get things for myself, …….continure reading
Essay
McDonald’s McPasta
McDonald’s has tried a lot of off-the-wall menu items in their time. Some are fondly remembered like the McD.L.T., and others are still scorned to this day (I’m looking at you …….continure reading
Essay
Hardee’s New York Patty Melt Burger of 1993
Back in 1992, Hardee’s stumbled across a major hit when it introduced its now-iconic Frisco Burger. They combined grilled sourdough bread (in a round slice) with a 1/4 lb burger patty, …….continure reading
Essay
Halloween at McDonald’s
Halloween is one of the “big 3” nostalgic holidays for me, waffling back and forth between second and third place with Thanksgiving on my list, and Christmas being firmly in …….continure reading
Special Feature
Old McDonald’s Tray Liners
In this edition of the Friday Five, I’m looking back at five old McDonald’s Tray Liners including Batman Returns, Super Mario Bros. 3, and more! …….continure reading
Essay
The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995
You know me and junk food. I just can’t seem to get it all out of my system. Such is the case today because I want to talk about an …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1990 McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine
Enjoy the complete scan of this McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine from 1990! And be sure to check out all of the other complete scans archived here at Retro Ramblings.
Essay
Christmas Glasses From Arbys
In another Christmas-themed edition of Retro Ramblings, I want to talk about a product that has always screamed “Christmas” to me. It’s something my mom was very fond of, so …….continure reading