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Munchies From My Past – Fruit Roll-ups

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Munchies From My Past - Fruit Roll-ups

When I was growing up, although my friends loved to come over because we had sugared cereal, chips and soda in ample supply, one thing we never had much of was candies and other sweets. Convincing my mom to buy such food when shopping was a challenge, but one that we managed to have consistently […]

Munchies from My Past – Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Munchies from My Past – Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

As a youngster growing up in NYC, every Deli or supermarket I walked into was sure to have one item no matter what, Entenmann’s. Whether it was their delicious devil food cake, donuts, éclairs or seasonal cupcakes, you knew you couldn’t go wrong. Entenmann’s chocolate chip cookies, however, will always remain as one of the […]

Munchies From My Past – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pudding Pies

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Munchies From My Past - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pudding Pies

When the “heroes in a half-shell” came out with their second movie, there were tie-ins aplenty. Released alongside the rocking action in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 were Hostess Ninja Turtle Pudding Pies. Where these pies generally had “fruit” and were a 90s version of a healthy snack, the TMNT version featured a green outer […]

Munchies From My Past – Handi Snacks

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Munchies From My Past - Handi Snacks

A new feature we are adding here on Munchies Blog is MFMP, a section where we will reminisce about snacks from our childhood. These can be snacks which are still available, but the focus is on the child inside each of us longing for a special treat. I begin with Handi Snacks, a simple munchable […]