As a kid, my favorites were Cookie Crisp, Cap'n Crunch, Count Chocula and Cinnamon Toast Crunch ... oh, and anything that brought forth a Great Prize hidden inside. It was like finding a Golden Ticket in every single box! And I have a lot of good memories tied to cereal too: how my grandmother used to put a spoonful of brown sugar into a bowl of Cinnamon Life for me (my mother would have died if she had known); eating Honey Comb and peanut butter sandwiches at a sleepover once; stashing bags of the dry stuff in my backpack to munch on throughout school.
These days, I tend to stick to the healthier adult varieties but will occasionally break down and buy some (Reduced Sugar) Cinnamon Toast Crunch if I'm down in the dumps. It's a pretty instant pick-me-up. I've also started asking people I've just met about their favorites, both when they were kids and now. It's an especially good tool with first dates because if he says his "now" daily favorite is Lucky Charms, you're staring at an overgrown child and should back away slowly ;)
The reason for this random "I like cereal" post is that I just read about the history of this favorite food of mine and how it has impacted our culture so very much. The article is here and if you have a few minutes, I'd really suggest checking it out. From its roots in vegetarian culture as a health and wellness food to its mass market appeal with children and the many hundreds of characters through the years, it's a pretty interesting tale. Check it out.
So ... what's your fave?
3 comments:
Cocoa Puffs hands down... I could eat it for every meal of the day if I had to, but my problem is I don't keep milk on hand all that often, so it's sorta a "when you're desperate" thing.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch! It was my single biggest pregnancy craving, giving me the most fabulous excuse to down several bowls at a sitting.
Holy cow - Boo Berry, of course! That was the one sugar cereal I could get. Man, was it good! I wonder if my mother justified it because it alluded to a fruit in the name. Sounds like something she'd say, almost.
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