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
Junk Food
Essay
Suddenly S’Mores
I was a fat kid in 1990, and it was just not in the cards for me to try to lose weight with the newest junk food innovation that was …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Philly 3-Step Cherry Cheesecake Recipe from 1994
Everyone probably has some kind of Christmas get-together to attend at some point this season, and I’d be willing to bet that there will be food at those get-togethers. If …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Jello Pudding Fudge Recipe from 1968
The Christmas season is also fudge season for a lot of people. One of the many things I learned in my years working at a grocery store is that a …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe from 1987
That date of 1987 is a little misleading, as this recipe actually dates back to the 1950s. But the ad itself that I’m featuring in this Time Capsule is from …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Gold’n Nut Crunch Recipe from 1988
With us starting to get into the heart of the holiday season, you can expect several snack mix recipes from the past to be highlighted here as Time Capsules. Back …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Velveeta Salsa Dip Recipe from 1993
Going back in time and revisiting these Retro Recipes has been a real treat for me. I used to get excited when I’d be browsing through one of mom’s magazines …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe from 1985
After all of the sweets that were probably consumed throughout the Halloween season, you may be like me an in the mood for something a little savory. Well, here comes …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Kool-Aid Halloween Chiller Recipe from 1982
A tasty drink recipe from the early ’80s that is perfect for Halloween. …….continure reading
Time Capsule
Oreo Pumpkin Patch Pie Recipe from 1993
In an effort to continue bringing old recipes to modern eyes via these Time Capsule posts, today I want to present to you Oreo’s Pumpkin Patch Pie from 1993. You …….continure reading