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Editorial

Pumpkin Spice Frosty

September 18, 2023 Mickey 0

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

McDonalds Patty McMelt
Essay

McDonald’s Patty McMelt of 1995

July 14, 2023 Mickey 1

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

McPasta
Essay

McDonald’s McPasta

September 6, 2022 Mickey 2

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

May 4, 2022 Mickey 2

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

October 26, 2021 Mickey 2

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

September 3, 2021 Mickey 1

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

Superhero Burger
Essay

The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995

January 21, 2021 Mickey 18

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

January 4, 2021 Mickey 2

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

December 20, 2020 Mickey 7

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

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