Food & Snacks
| PENNY CANDY | BAZOOKAGUM | GOOD HUMORs | CRACKER JACK |
| JELLO | KOOL-AID | CAMPBELL'S SOUP | ANIMAL CRACKERS |
| OSCAR MAYER | HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE | SNAP CRACKLE POP | SWANSON'S DINNERS |
| GREEN GIANT | 1950s KITCHEN |
You'll awake many, many memories in this video of the kitchen of our youth. Enjoy!
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Take a look back at the evolution of the Jolly Green Giant, the mascot for the Minnesota Valley Canning Company.
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The Story of SNAP! CRACKLE! POP!
A look back at how the 3 little gnomes -- Snap, Crackle and Pop -- became the face of Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal and iconic brand characters.
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A look back at Milton Hershey and his milk chocolate creation that turned into an empire. Today, Hershey bars are still one of the most beloved candies.
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I Wish I Was an Oscar Mayer Wiener
A look back at the Oscar Mayer Company, and the impact of its advertising to drive sales.
And, just for nostalgia sake:
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A look back at animal crackers in the United States. Companies like Stauffers and Nabisco have been baking these cookies for over a century.
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Campbell's Soup, M'm! M'm! Good!
A look back at the company that invented condensed soup, Campbell's.
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A look back at the drink of our childhood, Kool-Aid.
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A look back at the gelatin dessert called JELL-O. From it's early years as a sweetened gelatin to JELL-O salads and pudding, this brand is probably in everyone's kitchen- as we speak.
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Cracker Jack and the Prize Inside
A look back at the Cracker Jack Company, how they became tied to baseball, and the fun prize inside every box.
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One of the best parts of summer as a kid, was hearing the ice cream truck jingle coming down the road. Between the 1930’s and 1970s, it more than likely was a Good Humor Ice Cream truck, which was an icon of summertime joy for American youth..
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A look back at Bazooka Bubble Gum and its comic character Bazooka Joe and his gang. From post war penny candy to a throwback favorite, Bazooka has been a favorite for decades.
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A look back at penny candy during the 20th century. Popular penny candies introduced over the years included: caramels, Milk Duds, Charleston Chews, Mary Janes, Mike and Ikes, Smarties, Pixie Sticks, Root Beer Barrels, Bit - o - Honey, Bazooka Bubble Gum, Bottle Caps, licorice, Jawbreakers, Candy Buttons and Sugar Daddys.
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