Sunday, May 6, 2012

Yesterday



As kids we are bombarded by more information than at times we are able to process. Everything from learning to read and write and count to ten. We have to tie our shoes, watch before you cross the street, and don't drink that, it's not good for you. Well you get the point. But there are things that we remember and file them away and they are never forgotten. These memories come full front when we see something from out of our past, and they are as clear as the day we first encountered them.

Such was the case with these cookies. This simple windmill shaped hard cookie was my favorite as a kid. I used to go with my mom to the Grants department store on Main St. and purchase them. They were sold in bulk so you could buy one or as many as you would like.

Cheerio's with bananas is another favorite. They are pretty much the same as they were years ago.


Wonder Bread. It helps build bodies eight ways. That was one of the commercials I remember. I know that there are much better choices for bread, but none better for a PB&J or a Fluffernutter sandwich. So as a kid I always looked for the red, yellow and blue balloons on the wrapper.


Marshmallow Fluff. This was a staple for me, and my kids and now my grandkids. This sticky, sweet pleasure has been in more lunch boxes and been a great late night snack for millions. I remember Monday Night Football, with Howard Cosell, Fluffernutters were always there.

It's great to be a kid, and an adult who remembers to be a kid.

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26 comments:

  1. Five essential parts of my basic food group.

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    1. penbayman,
      Thanks.
      They are wonderful for sure. Now that I think of it I may have that fluffernutter.

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  2. I loved those cookies (and the other stuff too) Alan.

    Where did you buy them because I haven't seen those in years?

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    1. Ed,
      Thanks.
      I found those cookies in a Price-Rite store.
      Marshmallow Fluff is made by a Mass. Company. Lynn I believe.

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    2. You are correct about Fluff....Lynn,Lynn the city of sin....you never come out the way you went in (a little diddy the locals say).

      I will have to keep an eye out for the cookies.

      Thanks.

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    3. I think I was there back in the early eighties to see a minor league baseball game. The double A Lynn Pirates.

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    4. Sounds like you made it out without any problems.

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  3. Alan, I always enjoy your food posts. Never had a wind mill cookie, but P.B.J.F. well, lets just say i had my fair share. :)

    I really like the new header photo, very cool.

    All the best
    Johnny Utah

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    1. Johnny Utah,
      Thanks.
      As I told Ed, I found them in a Price-Rite. Great sandwiches for sure.

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  4. Good memories are cherished and worth to ponder over as you get older and they can never be taken away from you. They light up your life and help you to get along even if things doesn't go your way all the time. Nice reflection.
    Have fun pondering over childhood memories,
    Mats Olsson

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    1. The Jassid Man,
      Thanks.
      Some of our childhood memories are so sweet when brought back from time to time.

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  5. It amazes me that what is old seems new again when you have kids...Fluff is huge in our house! Always fun to stroll down memory lane with favorite foods!

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    1. Steve,
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      I got you. Now go have a fluffernutter sandwich with the kids.

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  6. Brk
    The Cheerio's and Bananas are a must at our house every morning. I have to go with the Rye bread; I have never been a white bread guy.

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      It's a good way to start the day.

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  7. Windmill cookies. I haven't had them in years. All us Geezers grew up on them. Unfortunately I burned out on Cheerio's a couple years ago. I guess after 60 yeas of eating them something had to happen.

    Mark

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    1. Shoreman,
      Thanks.
      Geezers, now that I like.

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  8. I miss those cookies and cheerios! I think it's time to get back to basics. Thanks Alan for the short trip down memory lane.

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    1. Howard Levett,
      Thanks.
      Try them, you'll feel good.

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  9. I to remember those cookies :) The wonderbread is a must for the sandwiches you mentioned :) I'll never forget good ole fashion fluffnutter :) Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.

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    1. Trout MaGee,
      Thanks.
      Certain sandwiches call for that soft white bread, and the fluffernutter is one of them.

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  10. Oh man you forgot the Bosco! Windmills dipped in chocolate milk, it doesn't get any better!

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    1. Bill,
      Thanks.
      Bosco was a favorite. And cookies and chocolate milk is tops.

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  11. Rice Krispies and Banana give me the same flashbacks...

    Did you ever have bread and dripping (beef dripping was best) with a little salt on it? The food police would take your kids away if you gave it them today but it was a great favourite for folks on a tight budget.

    (Dripping = the fat in the bottom of the tray after roasting a big Sunday joint.)

    Regular Rod

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    1. Regular Rod,
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      Rice Krispies is a great choice my friend.

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  12. What are the ingredients of those cookies?

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