They don't make this anymore -- or do they?

Once you get past a certain age (a lot younger than you think) you remember something good that you used to buy that isn't made or harvested any more.

So, tell us the things you miss, and, if we can, we might be able to advise as to where it might yet be found (that's NOT a requirement to  post).

This is kind of obscure, but here goes:

There was a breakfast cereal in the mid-1970s called "Heartland" made by Pet (which made evaporated milk). The best one was "toasted corn" which I believe is actually hominy grits made with extra sugar. So crunchy, so good! It got dumped in favor of granola, which is okay.

Anyone remember it? Anyone know a recipe to make your own?

If not, ask a question of your own. Someone here may have an answer.  

Not exactly what you are asking, but I miss these so much. Wish they had them in America.

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We used to buy "Violet Crumble" the Great Australian Bite. TOO good. Getting fat just thinking about it.

It's available in America - even at WalMart (but The British Corner is far less expensive if you buy enough for free shipping):

https://www.google.com/search?q=soreen+malt+loaf&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

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1CatOverTheLine said:

It's available in America - even at WalMart (but The British Corner is far less expensive if you buy enough for free shipping):

https://www.google.com/search?q=soreen+malt+loaf&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

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Holy Moses! 40 years in America & I never knew that Walmart sells these. Will check at local Walmart in a few weeks' time & report back.

The British Corner, et al. are interesting places for ex-pats, but highly dangerous & addictive in trying to create one's past.

As a child I loved Zagnut candy bars.  Your thread made me think of them again so I did a search.  Turns out they were made by the Clark Co. but are now manufactured by Hershey, (I'm sure they don't taste the same).     https://www.oldtimecandy.com/walk-the-candy-aisle/zagnut

Neely said:

As a child I loved Zagnut candy bars.  Your thread made me think of them again so I did a search.  Turns out they were made by the Clark Co. but are now manufactured by Hershey, (I'm sure they don't taste the same).     https://www.oldtimecandy.com/walk-the-candy-aisle/zagnut

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I've never heard of them, but peanut butter & coconut sounds yum.

I grew up on Japanese candy and snacks, and went through withdrawal when we moved here at first. . .but now there's a World Market in Sioux Falls and they have a fine selection of Japanese junk food . And Amazon has a lot too. No reason for any displaced people to miss their childhood favorites anymore!

One thing I miss that got discontinued is Koala sodas. They had a lot of weird tropical fruit flavors and they were terrific.

Willowy said:

One thing I miss that got discontinued is Koala sodas. 

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My daughter loved Koala Yummies as a child, did you like those too?

Neely said:

My daughter loved Koala Yummies as a child, did you like those too?

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Yes! Those are popular in Japan. I like the pink ones best .

So I googled Koala soda and found out that they resumed production, but they're only sold in the Pacific Northwest. Boo! I may have to find a source that will ship just for old time's sake. I bet it'll cost a fortune though.

Willowy said:

Yes! Those are popular in Japan. I like the pink ones best

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So I googled Koala soda and found out that they resumed production, but they're only sold in the Pacific Northwest. 

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No wonder that's my favorite part of the country. 

I don't remember the name but back in the 80s there was a flavored sparkling water.  It wasn't like flavored sparkling waters we have now, that are water with just a hint of flavor.  This stuff tasted like soda.  In either 1987 or 1988 I took a trip to Canada and they had the same exact stuff, I remember getting a kick out of the dual language labeling on it.  Anyone know what that stuff would be and if they make it any more?

I used to love gobstoppers as a child, I think they are called jawbreakers in US. I used to take them out if my mouth to see what colour they had turned into. Wouldn't want to have one now though

Verna davies said:

I used to love gobstoppers as a child, I think they are called jawbreakers in US. I used to take them out if my mouth to see what colour they had turned into. Wouldn't want to have one now though

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Yes, they were sold in little machines outside shops here when I was a small kid.

I also loved Choo Choo Bars, I think they are still being made but I haven't seen one since childhood. They were extremely hard, chewy, liquorice bars which looked like tire rubber and they made your tongue black. 

Kickapoo Joy Juice, a citrus-type soda.  https://drinkkickapoo.com/

Somebody here told me that it's still available. I know you can get it at Amazon. And when we go to Vermont, we visit the Vermont Country Store; they still sell it. It's actually pretty good. 

arouetta said:

 
I don't remember the name but back in the 80s there was a flavored sparkling water.  It wasn't like flavored sparkling waters we have now, that are water with just a hint of flavor.  This stuff tasted like soda.  In either 1987 or 1988 I took a trip to Canada and they had the same exact stuff, I remember getting a kick out of the dual language labeling on it.  Anyone know what that stuff would be and if they make it any more?

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Was it Clearly Canadian  https://www.clearlycanadian.com/   It was available here in the U.S. in the 80's and 90's.  They have been trying to get it back into production.  I liked the Wild Cherry.

Chef Boyardee Roller Coasters


CB stuff now isn't nearly as good as these were. 

Kraft's Chocolate Koogle (with the koog-koog-koogley eyes!)

Evil. 

(Note that the jar of chocolate in the pic below is empty . . . .

Denice said:

 
Was it Clearly Canadian  https://www.clearlycanadian.com/   It was available here in the U.S. in the 80's and 90's.  They have been trying to get it back into production.  I liked the Wild Cherry.

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No, the label is all wrong.  Darn it, I'll keep hunting.

Edit:  Found it!  New York Seltzer

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/5/...riginal-new-york-seltzer-is-making-a-comeback

My first job out of college was with Kraft Foods in their marketing dept.  I remember Koogle too well!