Memory Food

 

I hate it when certain foods I love are discontinued. Sometimes they are replaced by other stuff that is acceptable, but just not the same. *sigh*

 

 

Fizzies

I wasn’t a big fan of Fizzies, it was mostly the novelty of making plain old water into something else. The only flavor I actually liked was root beer. The rest were meh. And biting into one was no fun at all!

 

 

Jello Whip N Chill

I made this SO MANY times when I was still living at home. It was such an easy and yummy dessert to make. Sometimes I would add food coloring to make some really “interesting” looking stuff. 

 

 

Pepperidge Farms microwave dessert cups

LOVED THESE. I would stock up on them whenever I went shopping. So many great flavors and just the right amount for a nice little dessert.

 

 

Pillsbury chocolate toaster strudels

Toaster strudels was a fun fad, but for me, it was chocolate all the way. When they stopped making that flavor I stopped buying them.

 

 

Pepperidge  Farms blueberry turnovers

Why does no one sell this flavor anymore? I don’t understand it. And I have never seen ready-made ones in the deli/bakery section of any store. Lots of recipes to make them yourself, but I don’t do that kind of baking.

 

 

Dryers spumoni ice cream

This was such a treat when I was growing up. Sometimes it was available as a dessert in a restaurant. When given the choice, I always asked for spumoni. Once in a great while we’d get a tub of it at the store. Can’t find it now. Again, there are tons of recipes to make this, but anything over 3-4 ingredients is on the nope list. 

 

 

Creamed chipped beef on toast the way my grandma made it

OK. I know this isn’t a purchased food that is no longer available, but I LOVED the way my grandma made this simple dish. And she didn’t use actual chipped beef, she used cheap lunchmeat. I recently found a recipe online that I will try out and let you know how it goes. I know for sure that Marv won’t eat it, but I am hopeful.

 

Haphazard Miscellany – November 2024

DIY Edition

 

There are some seriously creative and talented folks out there. A lot of the things I come across are truly interesting and neat and I know that NEVER in a million years will I EVER do those things. But I still like to look at them…

 

We’re heading toward that time of year when Christmas ideas are cropping up. I think this tree made from driftwood is awesome! I would love something that sturdy that I could drape all the lights and bead garlands and know that it would hold up. And I would have a lighted star fish for the top. 

 

 

This faux fireplace is a great idea for a small house, dorm room, etc. Yes, it looks kinda cheesy, but who cares? It’s Christmas! At the end of the season you could pry off the tiles and use them the following year. And no ashes to clean up!

 

 

Other than the fact that this looks like it was made from giant popsicle sticks/tongue depressors, I like this design. Simple and classy. At least I think so. You could make several in different colors for the different seasons. 

 

 

I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas using shredders, and I like these. I don’t think I’d ever do the earring one, but I could see making the wind chimes with old silverware. And the rustier the shredder is, the better. I’d probably add some pipes or something that would make an actual sound. 

 

 

FUNNY AS HECK!! But not in MY house! Huge points for creativity though. 

 

 

This one I absolutely love and I know that Paul would’ve enjoyed making some of these. I truly wish I’d seen this when Lia was little and we could’ve played with these in the little pool. 

 

 

 

Quarantine Habits That Are Still Good Ideas

 

A LOT of harm came out of quarantine. Harm that many will never overcome. BUT there were some good points that are still worthy of continuing. Such as:

 

Avoiding large crowds, and people in general

Yes. People in general suck. It’s ALWAYS a good idea to stay away from people in general.

 

Comfy bras only (or not wearing one at all in the house)

At my time of life, all I’m looking for is comfort. I’m not trying to impress anyone.

 

Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands

One of the best ideas before, during and after quarantine! Seriously, wash your hands!

 

Wear a mask outside if it’s smoky or generally a bad air day

Yes, people may mock you, but it’s MY lungs I’m taking care of. I rejoiced when the ‘no smoking’ went into effect in buildings, restaurants and planes.

 

Saying no to social engagements I don’t want to attend

Self-explanatory. And yes, I DO need to bathe the cat, alphabetize my spice rack, take inventory of the plastic containers and match them up with lids…so busy…

 

Day drinking

Oops…forgot about that one…not a good idea…

 

Learning new recipes

There were so many great recipe ideas that came out of this. The simpler, the better.

 

Lego sets for grown-ups!!!

I know, this became a thing some time ago, but it appeared to really come to the front during quarantine. I love Legos, just hate the prices! Insane! I would have loved the Stranger Things set.

 

Do you have any more ideas/requirements from that time that you’d like to see continued!

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Random Thought:

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him swim. That's seahorse territory. Land horses aren't allowed in per the ancient pact…