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18-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
25 Old-School Foods People Swear By
If you think about foods your grandparents might enjoy, a few things come to mind: Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal — the list goes on. All of these cereals are unquestionably "old person foods," and despite their reputations, people of all ages love 'em. I say the term "old person foods" with no hate — I personally love Raisin Bran and can't tell you how many times my friends have poked fun at me for buying it. I knew I wasn't the only person who loved this category of food, so I asked Tasty readers about the "old person foods" they simply can't get enough of. Hundreds of people replied with their grandparent-approved grocery staples and recipes, and I'm honestly taking notes for my next grocery run. Here are 25 responses, as told by the Tasty Community: "Werther's Originals. I don't care that having them rolling around in my purse makes me feel like I'm 80. They are delicious." —Karen, 34, Texas "I love oatmeal and Cream of Wheat for breakfast, especially the more 'old person' flavors such as raisin, date, and walnut!" "I love Ambrosia Salad. Light, fluffy, fruity, sorta sweet. It's perfect for a summer dessert when anything else feels heavy." —Lunamyluna "Meatloaf, Raisin Bran, and oatmeal with peanut butter in it. I'm only 43 years old, but wow, this is good stuff!" "Oh my god, prunes! Especially the ones soaked in a little cherry juice. They're so good, but people act like I'm wild if I pull them out of my lunchbox! Nothing wrong with taking care of your gut with something tasty!" "I hate to say it, and I hope I don't sound ridiculous, but beans. Black, pinto, navy, refried — you name it. What I love most about beans, beyond being high in protein and how cheap and easy they are, is their versatility. They make a great side dish or can be the main dish all on their own. I don't care if liking beans makes me an old fart, they're delicious and nutritious and for that I gotta give 'em love." —Alex, 27, Arkansas "Bourbon pecan ice cream! It's crunchy, creamy, and a classic." "Grape nuts. I know that no one knows what they actually are, and my children say they break your teeth when you eat them, but I think they're so good! Plus, eating a bowl will keep you full for a solid six-plus hours! That's called sticking to your ribs, kids!" "Tuna noodle casserole! I learned it in Home Ec, and I've perfected it over the years." —Ginny Jensen "Tapioca pudding. My 15-year-old makes fun of me for it all the time." "Cucumber sandwich: cucumber slices with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Yummy!" "Every day is best when capped with a fig and Jeopardy. My grandma and I agree." —protrout978 "Bread pudding or pistachio ice cream. My friends call me an old man every time I talk about how good those two things are." "I always keep an Entenmann's Coffee Cake on hand just in case company shows up." "Fig Newtons." —Jenna, Threads "Liver and onions. I'm 33 and absolutely love it." "Lemon meringue pie." "Warm cornbread with butter and molasses." —Shawna, Instagram "Boston Baked Beans (the candy) and burnt peanuts. My friends have made fun of my old lady candy." "Porridge every morning, and if I have something else besides it, I actually miss not eating it." "Butter cookies that come in tins. That stuff slaps." —Ashley, Instagram "Cottage cheese with Dorothy Lynch dressing." "One of my favorite side dishes is a 'salad' made of shredded carrots, raisins, and mayonnaise. IDK, man, it's just good." "Liverwurst! Also brown butter spätzle." —Kyle, 36, Colorado "Sun-brewed tea. My grandmother would put iced tea bags (and a TON of real sugar) in a large covered pitcher and set it outside in direct sunlight for a few hours. Not the fastest way to make tea, but hers was the best tea I've ever had. Unfortunately, apartment living makes it hard for me to sun-brew on my own, but I definitely dream of her sweet tea." What are some of your favorite "old person" foods? Let us know in the comments, or fill out the anonymous form below! If you're looking to satisfy your craving for nostalgic dishes, download the Tasty app, where you can find anything from bread pudding to meatloaf — no subscription required.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
KINSELLA: Could boring be Carney's superpower in next election? Bank on it
Tough act to follow. Jean Chretien, that is. Following Canada's best living speech-maker is a pretty tall order. Newly minted Liberal Leader Mark Carney was never going to beat Chretien at the podium. And, actually, now that we are on the subject, Carney's daughter Cleo was actually a bit better than her old man, too. She was charming and fun. Carney? He ain't going to set the world on fire with his speechifyin', Virginia. Personally, I've been more excited by bowls of Cream of Wheat. I didn't fall asleep during Carney's victory lap, but I gave it some serious consideration. But we all knew that already about Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. He got hired to do those jobs — and he did them well, by all accounts — precisely because he was not a flame-breathing ideologue. He was a banker. So let's be honest with ourselves: When you go in to the bank to talk about your mortgage, do you want the person on the other side of the desk to sound and look like Kid Rock in the midst of two-week bender in Vegas? Nope. In other words, Carney's bland, boring banker persona is not his weakness: Paradoxically, it is actually his secret power. At a time when the world is quite literally on fire and when we are facing a threat to our very existence, being dull is arguably a big asset, not a liability. So there are three main reasons why the Carney Grits have obliterated Pierre Poilievre's 30-point lead. One, Justin Trudeau left and the country was quite happy about that. Two, voters suspect the Conservatives secretly (and some not so secretly) love Trump. Three, Carney is a typical Canadian: He is calm, collected and courteous. He is the polar opposite of the ugly American — in this case, Trump. Carney reminds us of our better selves. We don't want a prime minister who acts like the guy we despise. LILLEY: Carney's Liberal coronation is just what Trudeau ordered Mark Carney wins federal Liberal leadership by landslide, to be next PM But there is a risk in all of that, of course. The Canadian who has given Trump pause — more than any other — is Doug Ford. Ford has been anything but polite about Trump. He has been very direct and very tough about the American president — threatening to cut off his power, removing American booze from LCBO shelves, going on Fox News to growl about betrayal. Ford has metaphorically taken Trump into the boards, many times, and Canadians have cheered every single time. That, then, is the danger that Carney faces. And it is the worry that many Canadians will have, too: That the new Grit leader will be the typical Canadian. And when Trump treads on his loafers, Carney will be the one who says he's sorry. As some Canadians are wont to do. Right now, we want a fighter — like Ford, like Chretien, like Don Cherry. We don't want to become the doormat of North America. Knowing this, and toward the end of his speech, Carney talked about dropping his gloves in a hockey fight. But literally no one can picture Carney dropping his gloves for a fight. (He was a backup goalie, after all.) In future leaders debates, the aforementioned Poilievre and Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet are going to make mincemeat of Carney. But as my Postmedia colleague Tasha Kheiriddin said to me on my podcast this week, that still may not matter. Sometimes voters want a leader like Ontario's 'Brampton Billy' Davis — someone calm, cool and collected. Not Bob Probert. Who will be the one who fights best for Canada? That's what elections are for. We are going to decide that. And the election, if the Liberals are smart — and not all of them are dumb — will happen very soon. Conservatives may think it is wise to keep demanding an election right away, but I don't think they are. What if Trump abruptly calms down? What if someone medicates him? The best asset of the Liberal party, right now, is the rabid, crazier-than-an-outhouse-rat Trump. Why do Tories think having an election now is in their interest? Why not wait until the fall, when Trump has inevitably moved on to some other issue? Liberals won't wait. They've benefited from Trudeau's departure, yes. They aren't going to wait for Trump to move on to his next chew toy. They are going to go now — because even with a bland banker at the helm, they might just pull this off, the biggest political comeback in recent Canadian political history. And Chretien, who I know rather well, would smile about that.
