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News

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Mountain Dew Voodew 2022

Jason Gross

Back in Issue #4 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, we told you that Mountain Dew Voodew was back. Well, it is here and Jason recently picked up a bottle at Walmart to give his CONTINUE READING…

Reviews

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Brach’s Tailgate Candy Corn

Jason Gross

As I began curating the new Recurrent Events newsletter, one of the food related stories that motivated me to start doing some reviews again was Brach’s Tailgate Candy Corn. The new treat features Hamburger, Hot CONTINUE READING…

News

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola Dreamworld

Jason Gross

Back in Issue #1 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, I told you about the new Coca-Cola Dreamworld that was coming to stores. Well, it is here and I recently picked up a bottle at 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…

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Five More of Mickey’s Favorite Happy Meals

Mickey Yarber

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Podcasts

TRN Time Machine: Foods We Miss

Jason Gross

Get ready to bounce around the decades as Jason and Mickey time jump this week when choosing some Foods We Miss! We’ll be covering square pizzas at Little Caesar’s, pop culture pasta from Chef Boyardee Cereal, CONTINUE READING…

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'90s

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