The 1970s brought space-age convenience, eye-popping colors, and generation-defining flavors to American cuisine. From TV dinners with aluminum trays to gum that turned tongues spectacular colors, many ‘70s favorites have become culinary time capsules. Pull up your bell-bottoms and join us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit beloved foods from the disco decade that have mostly vanished from grocery store shelves.
#1: Shake-A-Puddin’ (1970s)
Shake-A-Puddin was nothing short of magic for kids growing up in the ‘70s. To make it, you poured powder and water into a special plastic container, secured the lid, and shook vigorously until the mixture became pudding. Kids argued over who got to do the shaking, and parents appreciated the easy cleanup. It came in multiple flavors, but chocolate was naturally everyone’s favorite.
