Thursday, December 14, 2006
Today's snack was a "chip" that came out probably in the mid 80's from the Keebler people. The Tato Skin was a potato chip that had the skin on it (although I am sure it was all artificial), trying to capitalize on the potato skin craze in restaurants at the time. I believe they are still available.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
These are a true classic. Simple little dots of candy stuck to a waxy piece of paper. I am sure more often than not, a significant amount of paper is swallowed along with the candy.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Today's entry is one that I was a big fan of. It was a Snickers bar with Peanut Butter rather than nougat. Pure heaven, sadly, they are no longer available.
Monday, December 11, 2006
As if the original weren't small enough, the Tiny Size Chiclets were incredibly small bits of various fruit flavored gum. Although I think the only difference between the bits was the color, they all had a generic "fruit" flavor. I would guess the entire bag didn't equal more that 2 sticks of traditional gum.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Now available in plastic containers, I found an old school package image for Hunt's Snack Pack puddings, which came in little aluminum containers with a pop top. I was always partial to the chocolate pudding.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
A true classic, still available today, the Dum Dum lollipop was a favorite giveaway at banks and doctors offices and still is today.
Friday, December 08, 2006
We start the weekend with the original "squirting center" gum. Freshen Up came out in the late 70's-early 80's I believe. It had a liquid center flavored like the gum.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
The Bugle is a crispy corn snack shaped like a cone, good for dipping. They've tried a couple of new flavors in recent years (salsa and cheddar cheese), but it doesn't seem to be too widely available even in the original flavor.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Munchos, the original potato "crisp" that comes in a bag, not a can. These were I guess supposed to be a healthy alternative to greasy potato chips when they came out. They always seemed stale to me and a bit bland. Still available widely today.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
This one is a classic. They've updated this candy in recent years to be more like Mento's or Spree, but the original was a tiny chalky disc that came in a clear plastic roll. I'm sure the Smartie was a first candy for many kids as its small and fairly benign.
Monday, December 04, 2006
The Drake's/Hostess debate continues. Today's battle is the swiss roll category. Ho Ho's vs. Yodels. Both were chocolate covered swiss rolls, but I was partial to the Yodel myself. If you notice, the twist of creamy filling goes in the oppostie direction in each.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
For Sunday, we have a hot treat. Red Hots are the quintessential cinnamon candy. Tiny fireballs that were the precursor of many of the "hot" candies available today.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
This is the "Snack of the Future". Dippin Dots are flash frozen specs of ice cream that started being sold in kiosks in malls a number of years ago (mid 80's if I remember correctly). They "melt" in your mouth to a creamy texture. I've only had this once, and there seemed to be no real discernable flavor to it.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Friday's snack is a classic. The moon pie was never a favorite of mine, but is still popular today. They have a vanilla covered one available now as well.
