6. Anything in a gelatin mold
Another remnant of the past is anything made with gelatin, especially Jell-O. Anything encased in gelatin is a little weird. The fact that the dessert moves makes it even more creepy. Gelatin desserts were strange back then but in an exotic way. Today, gelatin desserts are a novelty.
7. Velveeta cheese
The silver packets of Velveeta cheese are still shrouded in mystery. The cheese is a unique substance like canned spray cheese. In the seventies, no one worried about artificial ingredients. They ate Velveeta mac ‘n cheese to their heart’s content.
8. Hamburger Helper
Betty Crocker marketed Hamburger Helper as a quick way to throw together dinner. All you need is hamburger and one box of Hamburger Helper. The convenience factor made the dish popular. Hamburger Helper has been so popular over the years, the company’s introduced eight different categories like Italian, Asian, and Mexican.
9. Fondue
What’s better than eating cheese for dinner? Not much. Fondue parties were a fun, interactive way to share a meal in the seventies. Socializing over a hot pot of melted cheese is starting to come back into style. I’ve seen vintage fondue sets for sale and new fondue sets at local retailers.
10. Pop Rocks
Pop Rocks fizzed on your tongue and made popping noises that were cool as a kid. Pop Rocks were invented in the 1950s by William Mitchell, according to The Washington Post. The myth that drinking a carbonated beverage and eating Pop Rocks will make your stomach explode was proven false, thanks to MythBusters.
