Soda or Pop?

I wanted to show my granddaughter Anna the Pickle favored Soda at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Store in the Strip District of Pittsburgh.

I’d no idea there were so many unusual flavors. We were window shopping and did not purchase or consume any. They certainly were colorful.

Shirley Temple, Marshmallow or Pickle

Ketchup or Kettle Corn? Bacon?

Blue Cheese? Mint Julep?

Guava
Sour Puss has many different flavors Kiwi Orange and Blueberry Lemon or Fruit Punch
Honey Bun
Birch Beer or Grape Raisin
Bubble Gum on the right
Twirly Pop Rainbow Fruit Punch or Strawberry

Revisiting What’s In Your Fridge?

This is a photo from a July 2010 blog post.  Ellen R and I used to teach together.

Ellen in known for the delicious signature cheesecakes she bakes.

When she opened the fridge door (all those years ago) I saw Beer and Cream Cheese and Eggs.  I think it was basketball tournament time.  I saw the photo tonight and read the 2010 blog post and thought I would repost it and ask you, just like that old newspaper column used to ask interviewees-

What three things can one always find in YOUR fridge?

Ellen R’s fridge in 2010

It seems I always have old condiments, eggs, and butter in my fridge.

 

Pretty Colors-Probably Best Not Tasted

Not Chihuly

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