Cool Whip
Many of us have fond memories of dipping slices of cake or juicy strawberries in that creamy delight called Cool Whip. Back then, Cool Whip seemed like the perfect guilt-free alternative, with its lower calorie count (especially the fat-free version). But here’s the harsh truth: this artificial “whipped topping” comes loaded with unpleasant ingredients, including hydrogenated oils.
This sounds like a job for the Millennials, per usual. You’d better believe we have healthier alternatives! Have you considered turning to the real deal — whipped cream? There’s also the delightful world of cashew or coconut cream for the more adventurous baby boomers.
Wonder Bread
White bread has become a symbol of an era where convenience trumped quality. But as we grow wiser, our taste buds yearn for something more. Bread requires more thought and care. To Millennials, it’s a food group in its own right, deserving far more appreciation and reverence. White bread makes us nostalgic, too, we admit. But you’ve got to break free from nostalgia (and mediocre bread) at some point.
Come join us and explore the world of artisanal bread. Nothing compares to bread made from carefully selected grain - from nutty whole wheat to tangy sourdough and everything in between. You’ll never go back to white bread again.
Milk Chicken
You know, when Paula Deen likes to cook up something, you should run the other way. Milk Chicken. The dish is so audacious, so outlandish, it blows our minds. Hailing from the Southern states, Milk Chicken is infamous for being a budget-friendly party food during the winter months. And it’s exactly what it sounds like. Chicken swimming in milk-based gravy. That combination doesn't sit right with us.
We're guessing it won't sit right in the stomach, either! Milk should have its own place in the culinary world—on your cereal, alongside cookies, or even as the star ingredient in ice cream. But transforming it into a gravy for chicken and meat? We're calling it a culinary crime.
Molded Liver Pastes
Liver does offer some health benefits for your nerve and immune system health. It helps produce collagen, which helps our bone, joint, hair, skin, and nail health. Liver is also a great source of B vitamins like vitamin B12 and folate. So, we have nothing against liver... in other shapes and forms. There are so many other ways to eat and prepare liver that don't involve making it look as disgusting as it does here.
If you are medically insane and still want the recipe, here you have it; 1 pound liver sausage, one tablespoon lemon juice, one teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, two teaspoons unflavored gelatin, sliced stuffed olives, pineapple top. You're welcome, and we’re sorry at the same time.
Ham Salad
It's no secret that boomers have a knack for adding mayonnaise to everything! Was the Boomer era the reign of mayonnaise? Because it appears they had an abundance of it at their disposal. Don’t believe us? How about the ungodly creation they call the Ham Salad?
Ham, a savory delight on its own, meets its unexpected partner in crime: mayonnaise. And as if that weren’t bad enough, they added grapes to the mix too! We’re all for experimentation in the kitchen, within reason and basic culinary logic. Ham salad makes us question whether baby boomers belong in the kitchen at all!