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Junk Food Files

The Junk Food Files is a Hub of The Retro Network where Mickey presents junk food news, reviews, & nostalgia.

Reggie Bar
'70s

Do You Remember The Reggie! Bar?

Mickey Yarber

During the 1977 world series, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in game six, accomplishing something that had only been done previously by Babe Ruth. The feat earned him the title of “Mr. October” – CONTINUE READING…

Nerds Cereal
'80s

A Tribute to Nerds Cereal

Mickey Yarber

You know me and food. We have a love/hate relationship. I love it when it’s around, but I hate it when it’s gone. Just like Nerds cereal. Loved it from the moment I saw it…and CONTINUE READING…

Morning Funnies Cereal
Features

Retro Junk Food as Presented in Old Comic Book Ads

Mickey Yarber

Chips Ahoy! Cookies (1987) Nabisco’s Chips Ahoy! cookies have been around since 1963, but I believe it was in the ’80s that they truly started to see their star rise. The Chips Ahoy! brand started CONTINUE READING…

McDonalds McPasta
'90s

When McDonald’s Tried Doing Pasta in the Early ’90s

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s has tried a lot of off-the-wall menu items in their time. Some are fondly remembered like the McD.L.T., and others are still scorned to this day (I’m looking at you here Arch Deluxe). But a CONTINUE READING…

'70s

Country Music Stars Who Failed in the Food Business

Mickey Yarber

Having what it takes to become a star in the world of country music doesn’t necessarily mean you have what it takes to succeed in the food and restaurant world. Here are the tales of CONTINUE READING…

Taco Bell Texas Taco
'90s

Extinct Taco Bell Menu Items I Miss

Mickey Yarber

Last year, Taco Bell made one of the more disappointing, heart-breaking announcements I’ve heard since my dad told me wrestling was fake all those years ago when they announced that they would be removing their CONTINUE READING…

Sizzler
Features

A Brief History of Sizzler Restaurant

Mickey Yarber

There are plenty of steak and shrimp lovers out there, but it’s not an indulgence they can always afford at most restaurants. For those on a budget, Sizzler steakhouses have long offered a cost-effective alternative, CONTINUE READING…

McDLT
'80s

10 Discontinued Fast Food Items We Still Want Back

Mickey Yarber

Fast food is as American as McDonald’s fried Apple Pies. The fast-food business constantly innovating, finding ways to turn chicken fingers into Chicken Fries and Chicken Rings. Yet for every smashing success like the McRib, CONTINUE READING…

Shamrock Shake
'70s

The History of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake had a unique beginning. Football teams, hospitals, and more combine to give this iconic shake it’s humble beginnings. CONTINUE READING…

Pizza Hut
'80s

The Glory Days of Pizza Hut

Mickey Yarber

Pizza Hut in the 80s and 90s was great. Relive everything you miss, and all the things that made it great back in the glory days of Pizza Hut. CONTINUE READING…

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