Scotch Eggs
The enigma known as Scotch Eggs. The name hints at a connection to the famous Scotch whisky, but what lies beneath this bizarre creation? Who in the world came up with the idea of combining hard or soft-boiled eggs with mysterious sausage meat? That’s quite the head-on collision of flavor and texture.
Being coated in breadcrumbs only adds another layer of mystery to this dish. You can’t help but wonder if the creator of this dish was three sheets to the wind on whisky. Because some kind of crazy spirit had to be involved in the making of Scotch Eggs. Right?
Pot Pies
Every baby boomer has a pot pie story to share. Whether homemade or store-bought, these savory delights were a fixture in their childhoods. This is one food from the “good old days” that still makes sense to us. We admit, there’s something magical about breaking through the flaky crust of a pot pie and digging into that filling.
As delicious as they may be, pot pies can bring on quite the stomach ache. The rich ingredients and hearty portions can sometimes leave you feeling uncomfortably full. Oh well. An upset tummy is a small price to pay for the indulgence of comfort food bliss.
Ham and Banana Hollandaise
If the sight of Ham and Banana Hollandaise doesn't make you queasy, we don't know what will. Few things epitomize culinary chaos, like Ham and Banana Hollandaise. The unholy combination of flavors and textures leaves us in shivers. It’s an assault on the senses in every way. Let’s break it down for you. Bananas sprinkled with lemon juice, inside a ham casing, with a drizzle of mustard sauce.
Bake the concoction for 10 minutes and smother in hollandaise sauce! Sometimes, it's best to leave certain ingredients separate and allow them to shine. Some things are simply not meant to go together – lessons for the kitchen and life overall.
Peppermint Popcorn Tree
Picture squares of popcorn stuck together with Karo syrup. An edible, festive masterpiece is sure to bring joy to every child's heart. Karo syrup is magic that holds everything together, quite literally. It functions like a sticky and delicious adhesive to keep the popcorn tree standing. Now that’s all very whimsical and delightful. But it might be worth noting that Karo syrup has hidden talents beyond culinary delights.
It’s a traditional remedy to relieve constipation. Surprised? By now, we might be growing immune to the hidden horrors lurking in baby boomer foods. And suddenly, that explains everything! Their insides might be numb from years of eating bad food – so much so that the body just doesn’t react to it anymore.
Jellygrill Sandwich
Jellygrill Sandwich is processed food madness at its finest. The recipe calls for slathering grape jelly (obviously with high fructose corn syrup), some highly processed Velveeta cheese, and of course, white bread. Top it off by spreading the outside of the bread with good old hydrogenated oil margarine.
Why stop at one questionable ingredient when you can pile on several? Finally, ingest the sandwich hot or cold. Thanks, but no thanks! The Jellygrill Sandwich is a shining example of what not to eat if you value your health and sanity. Our thoughts go out to the unfortunate kids who opened their lunch boxes only to find this monstrosity lurking inside.