Remember when Crinkly fries came in a paper cone cup with vinegar?
Remember when crumb cake was more crumb than cake?
Remember when NY street food was a simple choice of potato knish, Sabrett boiled hot dogs, soft pretzels, or roasted chestnuts?
Remember when Falafel was considered a gourmet deviation?
Remember when American cars averaged 8mpg, were driven 12,000 miles per year, and needed to be traded at 60,000 miles?
Remember when two-tone cars were all the rage?
Remember when fast food was considered car- side service at a drive in?
Remember when MLB ticket prices were low and all your food could be purchased from vendors in the aisles: pop corn, peanuts in shell, soda, beer and hot dogs?
Remember when an order for one at White Castle consisted of a dozen burgers?
Remember when luncheonettes served hand formed hamburgers on Kaiser rolls, with raw or sautéed onion, maybe a cheese slice, lettuce and ketchup - nothing else?
Remember when most drug stores included a soda fountain counter and side tables for light sandwiches?
Remember when Ebingers made the first store-bought cakes to achieve local bakery quality?
Remember when canned corn and peas were the only vegetables that could withstand the onslaught of fresh frozen varieties?
Remember when Hebrew National kosher dogs were advertised as better because they were made under the guidance of a “higher authority”?
Remember when before there were automatic signals you had to slow your car down well in advance and use hand signals to let following and oncoming drivers what you were about to do?
Remember when braking your car on wet surfaces you had to pump the brakes in order to avoid skidding?
.Remember when Clark Gable didn’t give a damn?
Remember when life hands you lemons make some lemonade…or better yet, limoncello.