It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. A decade that gave us big hair and big shoulder pads also gave us some gems especially when it came to mealtime.
We're thinking fish fingers, pop-tarts, and egg mayonnaise.
We've put together our best food memories from the 80s and 90s that will send your taste buds on a seriously nostalgic trip down memory lane.
1. Fish fingers
Every Friday in our house was fish finger day. We'd rush home from school, delighted with ourselves and tuck into a feast of Birds Eye fish fingers, peas and chips. Even the smell now brings me back to my happy childhood. Now, I try to keep this memory alive and recreate with my little ones - we even mix it up with fish-finger pizza or these handy wraps.
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2. Pop Tarts
Was there ever a more delicious breakfast snack? EVER?
3. Tricolour Pasta
Those who remember Italia '90 will remember the OBSESSION over different coloured pasta. It even tasted better than plain old white pasta. I also think it was the first time I ever ate pasta.
4. Knickerbocker Glory
This heavenly dessert was only for the most SPECIAL of occasions. Cherry was essential.
5. Crispy Pancakes
We had no idea what was inside them... but it was pure gooey deliciousness. Were you even a child of the 80s or 90s if you didn't eat these regularly?
6. Penguin bars
Lunch box staple! Remember the joke on the wrapper? That's how I got my best lines.
7. Prawn cocktail
This was the height of extravagance and usually when we went to a 'fancy restaurant' as a child. Probably to celebrate some holy event. Fancy serving glass gave us complete notions.
8. Fat Frogs
AKA the best ice-pops ever invented. These bring back memories of summer holidays hanging out in 'the field'. A snip at 14p!
9. Scampi fries
Served with a Sunny D. Heaven.
10. Billy Roll
Like, what were we even thinking?
11. Neapolitan Ice-cream
This was Sunday dessert during these glory days.
I love my memories of having a wedge of Neapolitan ice-cream in a wafer sandwich while reading the cartoons in the Sunday papers or 'Bliss' or 'Bunty' when I was feeling a little more sassy.
What about other ideas for childhood food memories? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to pop to your store and collect your promotional pack of Birds Eye Fish Fingers for your chance to win an iconic Captain Birdseye soft toy!
