retro foods from your childhood- Page 4

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 12:37pm

The cereal with Dig'Em the Frog was called Sugar Smacks.

[staticradar]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 12:49pm

"I was really addicted to that myster color popcorn. You never knew what color you'd get, but after 3:20 in the microwave, you could have pink or blue or green or purple popcorn. I think it was a candy coating or something. I loved it; can't remember the name though."

I remember that!! I loved that when I was little, it was really good...it was like something special put out by like jiffy pop or one of those I think, but I could be wrong. I used to always get those though...

mand they don't make food like they used to!


well remember when cereal actually had PRIZES inside, like GOOD prizes? now most cereals don't have anything, it's kinda sad.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:09pm

"Anyone remember cookies called Giggles?"

They are still around. I'm not sure if they are still called Giggles, but my mother recently bought some for my niece with the smiley face on them.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:24pm

I LOVE Gushers
I miss the old fruit loops commercials...the cereal is still here, but thier new ads bite
Jiffy Pop is still around

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:40pm

Quisp! I know it's been mentioned, but that would be my #1..wasnt it linked to another cereal a la Frankenberry/Count Chocula?

Tang. There was alot of astronaut type food..including chocolate/peanut butter in silver tubes...I dont remember what they were called.

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:41pm

It was "Qwisp" and "Qwake." Those were the two!

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:43pm

YAY!
Thanks B12B..that has bothered me for years!

[children&art]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:47pm

yeah i remember when cereals actually had toys worth digging through a freshly opened box for. capt'n crunch had some annual "treasure hunt" contest thing and i won three years in a row (ages 10, 11, 12) - each time was a $100 ToysRUs gift certificate, i thought i was the coolest thing.

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 1:57pm

I remember cereal boxes with actual Jackson 5 records on the back of the box... you just cut out the cardboard 45 record and plopped it on your player.

Okay, backing up... remember records? Remember 45s? Remember the Jackson 5?

*sighs*

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 2:02pm

yes, yes, yes...sigh.

red plastic 45s

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 2:03pm

Gerber Strained Peas

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 2:07pm

SOMMS---And the tragic part is I feel like I'm getting ready for them all over again!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 2:17pm

They used to have on the small boxes of cereal a dotted line where you just cut away the cardboard, pour milk on the cereal and eat straight from the box.

Updated On: 3/15/06 at 02:17 PM

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 2:28pm

...for those of you "on the go" who happen to be carrying scissors!

[dramatothemax]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 3:09pm

Gushers, Dunkaroos, Fruit by the Foot, Ellios Pizza, Tastycake ( i know they're still around but i live on the west coast and have to have them shipped from the website!)

[staticradar]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 3:13pm

MMM tastycakes, i have family in Philly and whenever I visit I always stock up on them, they are so good.

[slimandslam]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 3:57pm

I know they're still around, but I haven't eaten a Stouffer's French Bread Pizza in maybe 25 years.

Tip: for those of you who miss Coke with sugar in it, keep your eyes peeled during the next month or so (especially in New York). If there's any Coke that's marked "Kosher for Passover," grab it - it's made with sugar! (Corn syrup is not kosher for Passover.)

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 4:17pm

grew up in Philly with tastycakes, so took them for granted, until now.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 4:26pm

"Don't cook tonight call "Chicken Delight"

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 4:35pm

"...and I helped!"

[Gothampc]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 4:42pm

"If there's any Coke that's marked "Kosher for Passover," grab it - it's made with sugar!"

Thanks for the tip, I never thought of that.

[Jon]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 6:37pm

Sugar Smacks are stiill around - they are just called "Smacks". The word "sugar" is considered evil now. "Sugar Crisp", which was identical to Sugar Smacks, except their mascot was Sugar Bear, who sang like Bing Crosby, is now "Golden Crisp". "Sugar Pops" are now just "Pops", and "Sugar Frosted Flakes" are now just "Frosted Flakes".

Remember Freshen Up Gum - "The gum that squirts in your mouth"? We used to call it "Cum Gum".
Updated On: 3/15/06 at 06:37 PM

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 6:46pm

"Time to make the donuts."

[grizzabella]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 6:54pm

Oh yeah, I forgot about Sugar Pops. Anyone remember those? I guess they're just called 'Pops' now, too, if they're still around at all. I think Kellogg made them, but don't remember for sure. Anybody know?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/15/06 at 7:13pm

Sugar pops are tops