Popular Nostalgia

Popular Food & Drink from the past which gets our nostalgic juices flowing still today.

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else […]

They haven’t been seen in the wild for years, but this depleted species of chocolate bar is determined not to go the same way as the Opal Fruit and Wispa. Have you seen a Ruffle lately? If so, report the raspberry fondant and coconut rarity here. (Jameson’s still sell them).

I used to live about 300 metres from a Safeway’s store and most of the teenage population of my town worked there. In addition to picking up the groceries I could obtain the entire month’s gossip in the time it took to scan the bread and vegetables. However, when Morrisons took over, not only did […]

All that chocolate, all that chew. Just right for you, the Riesen chocolate chew! Such a catchy tune and even better toffee. Few sweets (or lollies for our Aussie readers) have such dark toffee or such a demanding chew. Made by Storck, these delectable chewy treats even have their own games.

Starburst used to be called Opal Fruits until 1998. Mars changed the name to bring the UK in line with its international markets. It did the same with Snickers (formerly Marathon) as part of a global branding exercise. Check out the dungarees and roller skates in this ancient 90’s advert.

Wispas -the forgotten chocolate bars launched in 1983 and then inexplicably discontinued. Where have they gone? For those who have never had a Wispa they are like normal Aeros but with smaller bubbles and nicer chocolate. They came in a pleasing trapezium style bar. Who axed them? I want to know. Rumour has it that […]

Fondu, the ultimate in 1970’s classy dining. A novelty form of eating which involves dipping various foods in molten cheese. Originally a Swiss trick, Fondue soon became de rigeur in Middle England. Fondue has seen a resurgence with the invention of the chocolate fountain. Cheap and available for hire, chocolate fountains have found their way […]

“They’re lighter than ordinary chocolate” the ballet dancer says as she floats onto the stage for another fantastic performance. What you don’t know is that her Russian trainer and pushy mum have worked her for an extra 6 hours because of that calorie loaded treat. I think I just liked her accent more than anything. […]