Front Porch Philosophy
Smoothie Cups Still Hit the Spot
Have you ever had a Smoothie cup? If not, let me take a minute to say, bless your heart! Because if you’re a connoisseur of fine candies and junk food, …
Food
Retro Ramblings
Thursday Night Nostalgia
Nostalgia permeates every facet of my life. Almost everything my eyes see remind of something from the past that I enjoyed and long for. That’s why I started writing all …
Front Porch Philosophy
Soup Beans
While laying out a bag of beans this afternoon so I don’t forget to soak them tonight, it dawned on me that I’ve never written about soup beans before. First, …
Retro Ramblings
Friday Nights
When I was a kid, the days at school seemed to drag by as slowly as a snail crossing a highway. I believe time slowed down during the hours of …
Retro Ramblings
Hungry Jack Biscuits and Grape Jelly
When I was growing up, Mom had breakfast on the table every morning. As sure as the sun rises in the east, you could count on my mom to have …
Special Feature
TRN Time Machine Podcast: Retro Rumble Thanksgiving Special
In this very special episode from the TRN archives, Jason Gross (RIP) and myself got through several food-themed battles in honor of Thanksgiving. Hearing Jason’s voice always brightens my day, …
Front Porch Philosophy
Watermelons Aren’t As Good As they Used to Be
After a long, hot week at work, my body decided it was time for fresh fruit. Not a polite suggestion either. More like a craving that grabbed me by the …
Retro Ramblings
O’Boisies Potato Chips
Those little Keebler elves have made a lot of tasty treats in their day. Unfortunately, a lot of them left the shelves far too quickly. O’Boisies, for me, is the …
Retro Ramblings
Pepsi Free
I have long been a connoisseur of sodas. Through the years I’ve probably tried every new offering that hit the shelves at least once. And for whatever reason, a simple …
Retro Ramblings
Superman Peanut Butter
It’s funny how some things can just pop into your head that you haven’t thought about in many years. This is one of those things. Peanut butter is a staple …