Foods that were a "hit" and then kind of fizzled.. Remember any of them?

[tkd lisa]

We have Charleston Chews available here. My DD really likes them.

 

[Chattyaholic]

Jello "Whip & Chill" is about the only one I can think of that's not already been mentioned. It separated into two layers as it started to chill in the fridge, kind of a smooth jello layer on the bottom, then a frothy layer on top.

We can still buy candy cigarettes in Frankenmuth at the candy store. I used to love 'em!!

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

My kids love Yoo Hoo. We have Ovaltine in the house too. The kids love chocolate milk and at least Ovaltine has some nutritional value.

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

Anyone remember the chocolate flavored peanut butter -- not nuttella.

There was out fairly recently -- I think Skippy or Jif made it. But there was another about 25 years ago it came in a few flavors but chocolate was my favorite. My grandpa used to buy it for me.

 

[JoNo]

Here's an obscure one, I don't know if anyone remembers: PEPSI Clear! It was clear like water, but tasted JUST like regular pepsi. I loved it!

here's a few others:

Fizz candy (hard candies that fizzed when you got to the middle)

Garbage Pail Kids (I think they're re-issuing them now!)

those small plastic shaped fruits with the powder inside that tasted like the fruit shape it was in.

Coca-Cola the new formula!

 

[LorieR]

Bonomo Turkish Taffy was a favorite of mine too!!! Loved all the fllavors but especially vanilla and banana! You had to smack it on a hard surface so the pieces were small enough to put in your mouth!

I also remember Freckle Face Strawberry but I don't believe it was Kool Aid. I think it was called Funny Face. It was a drink mix that was sold in packages just like Kool Aid. I also remember Loud Mouth Lime and Rootin' Tootin' Raspberry!!

Sure brings back some good memories!!

 

[bevwells]

My favorites were Graham Wafer Bars and Koo Koo Bars.

We still have Charleston Chews and Candy Cigarettes (now called candy sticks)

1-2-3 Jello was mixed up like regular jello, but would seperate into three different layers of colors when it cooled. I was only telling my kids about it the other day.

 

[Shadeaux]

Originally posted by LorieR
Bonomo Turkish Taffy was a favorite of mine too!!! You had to smack it on a hard surface so the pieces were small enough to put in your mouth!

This thread is making me feel very old!

I loved Bonomo Turkish Taffy too. That stuff was so hard and sticky it's amazing I have any teeth left!

 

[Jingle]

Some that I remember from when I was young are:

Cool & Creamy Pudding
Great Shake
Spoon Candy
Hula (Pop or Soda)

 

[flrose]

OMG, my sisters and I were talking not long ago about Bonomo's turkish taffy. Well, I was they couldn't remember it and I thought maybe I was going crazy. But, I'm not! They mentioned it on Foodtv and it is no longer made .

 

[bevwells]

How about Pixie Sticks
or Pic-a-nini-gum (remember if you got a yellow gum, you got a prize)

 

[Jasminesmommy]

I still use some of this stuff on a regular bases.

Ovaltine- Can't live without absolutly love.

Goober- PB & Jlly mixed. The only one my kids will eat

Jello pudding pops- Just ecently found at my local grocier

Candy cigarettes- Dollar store sells them

Boo Berry Cereal- released during Halloween

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Boo Berry may still be around,the Wal Mart always has that one

 

[Planogirl]

Pixie sticks are still around too. My son loves them!

One thing that I don't see any more is Slo Pokes. I used to really love those when I was a kid. I also loved Sidewalk Sundae ice cream bars. Does anyone remember those?

 

[dcgrumpy]

Originally posted by Beth E. (NJ)
Anyone remember the chocolate flavored peanut butter -- not nuttella.

There was out fairly recently -- I think Skippy or Jif made it. But there was another about 25 years ago it came in a few flavors but chocolate was my favorite. My grandpa used to buy it for me.

was it called Google?

I liked Funny Face, it was like Kool Aid

and Libby's Fruit Float

does anyone remember the french fries that had vegetables in them, one little pea or a peice of a carrot?

I used to love these tv dinners for kids. They had a little picture on the bottom of the aluminum tray.

 

[WilmaBud]

Actually, the flavored peanut Butter was called "Koogle" ("K-K-Koogle, with the k-k-koogley eyes..."). They had chocolate, cinnamon, and I forget what other flavors - nasty stuff!

I loved Turkish Taffy. There's a thing called "French Chew" now that's really similar.

I loved PDQ!! I use to put it on ice cream. They had chocolate, strawberry, and eggnog flavors. I wish they'd bring it back.

Anyone remember "Otter Pops?" Sir Isaac Lime, Louie Blue Raspberry, etc. They were freeze pops.

I really miss Tootsie Pop Drops, too.

 

[scrappinMickey]

I miss:

BarNone and Summit candy bars

 

[Lewski709]

PDQ Eggnog. I can still find the Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry.

Snyders Yogurt stuffed pretzel nuggets.

 

[Lanshark]

Anyone remember when you could get a whole bag of penny candy for a quarter.

Candy lipstick
Flying saucers
Dots
Snaps
Penny gum (my favorite was in the shape of a hotdog but I can't
remember the name0
wax lips
wax bottles with liquid in them

 

[Jasminesmommy]

Slo poke sounds familiar. What was that?