Retro Ramblings
Those Cups that Used to Come in Oatmeal
Do you remember those plastic cups that came in boxes of oatmeal? For years upon years, I never knew this [Continue Reading]
Food
Retro Ramblings
A Tribute to Nerds Cereal
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with food. I love it when it’s around, and I hate it when it’s [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Del Monte Pudding in a Can
Every now and then, a memory sneaks up on me. Not a big one, just a flicker. A taste. A [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995
The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995 wasn’t just a sandwich, it was a towering monument to adolescent appetite, pop culture, and the sacred ritual of late-night cruising. [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
McDonald’s McD.L.T. Memories
It seems like about once a month, McDonald’s rolls out some new creation. Some are designed to be a short-term [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
The Forgotten Magic of Oatmeal Swirlers
I can remember almost being excited going to bed on those nights when I knew that Oatmeal Swirlers was going to be for breakfast the next day. Sadly, like so many other favorite foods of my youth, this one bit the dust far too early. [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Chewing on Childhood: Dr. Pepper Gum
Dr. Pepper gum was one of the first to feature a liquid center, and that awesome flavor burst onto the scene in the mid-80s. [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
My Brief Love Affair With Morning Funnies Cereal
Back in 1988, breakfast wasn’t just about food, it was about comfort. For me, that meant pouring a bowl of [Continue Reading]