Tuesday, June 27, 2017

9 Snacks from the ’90s That You Completely Forgot About

Reminiscing about ’90s snacks certainly isn’t as fun as eating them, but it’s a close second. How we long for the days of after-school binges on Dunkaroos, Lunchables, Bagel Bites, and Gushers. Sure, they all probably contained trace amounts of FDA-banned ingredients like dyes and trans fat, but to millennials like us, they were so much more than sugar-laden treats with funny names; they were our childhoods.

We’re diving deep into the memory vault to remind you about nine treats whose souls didn’t get proper recognition upon their untimely departures. May you relive the deliciousness and may these unusual forays into culinary creativity RIP.

SnackWell’s Devil Food Cookie Cakes

Nabisco

Who remembers eating these and thinking “Wow! Healthy food taste great! I’m totally going to fit into my Limited Too spaghetti strap now!”? Well, not me, but I do remember my sister saying something of the sort.

Pop Qwiz Popcorn

Pop Secret

We’re not sure if Pop Secret was trying to be ironic by misspelling the word “qwiz” or if they were simply trying to integrate the word “wiz” into their branding (#fail), but everything from the popcorn‘s horrible name to its over-the-top commercial is about as ’90s as a Tamagotchi-wearing Furby playing Pretty Pretty Princess at an *NSYNC concert. And we miss it SO MUCH.

Minute Maid Juice Bars

Minute Maid

There was something about the ice texture in these pyramid-esque treats that separated it from the competition. It’s like they made freezer burn taste good and almost slushie-esque. Now that we’re adults, we can only imagine that these would pair best with alcohol. And since these are still in production, we’re not afraid try it. Hand us a bottle of something, would you?

Yoplait Trix Yogurt

Yoplait

Silly Rabbit, Trix are apparently for kids who are terrified of actual fruit. If you weren’t eating the cereal, you were noshing on this super, super sweet stuff. Plus, neon colors always meant that it was going to be delicious.

Orbitz

Orbitz

You drank this because it looked like a lava lamp, not because it tasted good. And since this was billed as a “drink from the future,” the future is now and we’d like it back in our lives, please.

Dinosaur Eggs Oatmeal

General Mills

This was probably our first introduction to science, TBH. How did the eggs disappear to reveal sprinkle dino children? Also, having a T-Rex and triceratops on the box—literally salivating over the idea of eating their babies—is quite disturbing as an adult.

P.B. Crisps

Planters

If there’s one food on this list that could have withstood the test of time, it’s P.B. Crisps. How, in America, were crunchy, peanut buttery graham cookies considered a failure? Our standards are too high or there’s just too much competition. Shameful, we say!

String Thing

Betty Crocker

Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Roll-Ups got all the love and attention, but it was interactive Fruit String Thring that deserved the accolades. Each paper sheet was a work of art. We do remember; however, being quite agitated over ladybug-sized pieces of the candy in the more intricate designs. Like, what’s the point? A treat for our Polly Pocket?

Sprinkle Sprangles Cereal

General Mills

Frankly, Cookie Crisp and Oreo O’s had nothing on this sprinkle-heavy concoction. It reminded us of Christmas and nothing is ever wrong with eating dessert for breakfast. They could have done without the second-rate Genie, though. Nobody comes close to Robin Williams, no matter what they’re selling.



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Memphis-Style Pork Ribs

Memphis-style Pork Ribs

There are wet ribs, sticky with a succulent, spicy barbecue sauce, and there are dry ribs, where the flavor is all in the dried mixture of herbs and spices, melded into something greater than the sum of their parts by time, smoke and pork fat.

This is what they do in Memphis, Tennessee, and it’s why Memphis-style ribs are some of the best in the world.

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IFF Launches Tastepoint

Tastepoint by IFF represents the merger of David Michael & Co. and Ottens Flavors, two esteemed companies with long histories in the industry and reputations for outstanding service and products.

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Yoplait Glass Jars

The yogurt category is filled with various styles, including Greek, Australian, Icelandic and Asian. Now General Mills is adding a French-style to the dairy case.

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It's Vegan and It's Organic

All consumers—regardless of dietary preference—can enjoy the unbelieveable taste of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® spreads for all of their cooking, baking and spreading needs.

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15 Recipes for a Summer Cookout with California Ripe Olives

This round-up is brought to you in partnership with the California Olive Committee.

Dreaming up a menu for your next summer cookout? Look no further than one of our favorite pantry staples, olives.

The buttery, mild flavor of both California green and black ripe olives are a fantastic contrast to all of the smoky flavors coming off the grill this summer. You can chop them up into a quick tapenade to serve with chips, make a quick relish to spoon on top of burgers, or toss them with fresh summer vegetables in a pasta salad.

Here are fifteen recipes that put a can of olives to work, guaranteed to make your next cookout a memorable one!

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Chacarero Chileno (Chilean Steak and Bean Sandwiches)

Chacarero Chileno (Chilean Steak and Bean Sandwiches)
On paper the chacarero Chileno sandwich seems...weird. Grilled beef, sliced tomato, and cooked green beans. But when done properly, it works. Prove it to yourself by trying this recipe. Get Recipe!


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Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt

The yogurts boast 6 grams of protein per serving, naturally occurring calcium, higher levels of beneficial omega-3 and CLA fatty acids, and live probiotic cultures.

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Pillsbury Filled Pastry Bag

The Filled Pastry Bag requires no additional tools for frosting baked goods and makes cleanup easy.

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