Junk Food

Young Love At Wendy’s and the Well Fields

When I think back on my first date, I usually tend to skip those ones when I was younger and had to have a parent drive us around. While those …

The Pizza Burger From Burger King in the ’80s

Remembering one of the lost Burger King menu items of the late ’80s. …

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, …

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 …

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, …

The History of the Shamrock Shake

We’re starting to get into spring at this point, which means we’re also into Shamrock Shake season at McDonald’s! Have you had yours yet? Me, I’ve had several, and hopefully …

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 …

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 …

Hot Dr. Pepper

For this Time Capsule feature, we’re going way back in time to the swinging ’60s. With Christmas just a day or so away (depending on where you are) you may …

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, …