Moving on from the previous story within this series, which explored childhood TV shows, this one highlights a different sense from sight. Taste! Taste buds begin developing in the fetus around the eighth week of pregnancy, but continue to evolve over the course of an individual’s life. The flavor of certain snacks, with no doubt, can bring an individual back to their childhood.
Chloe Loveall
Chloe Loveall, 9, stated that fruit snacks were their favorite snack to indulge in during their childhood.
“It was very sweet, and what child doesn’t like sugar.”
Lovall explained that they aren’t too picky on the brand of fruit snacks, but remembers eating Welch’s fruit snacks the most as a kid. However, the frequency of enjoying this snack has decreased as Lovall has gotten older.
“Not as not as [often] as I used to because of all the red dyes in it and stuff, but I still eat it every once in a while.”
Some may remember sharing their favorite snacks with their siblings; however, Loveall recalls a different memory.
“[I remember] eating them with my siblings, and we would throw it at each other.”
Loveall expressed that every once in a while when they eat this childhood snack, the emotion of happiness is a result.
Kory Campos
Kory Campos, 9, shared their favorite childhood snack with little to no hesitation.
“Chef Boyardee ravioli because I used to eat it all the time, so it has a lot of memories.”
Chef Boyardee is a canned pasta brand that was founded in 1928 and transitioned from a restaurant. This restaurant was so successful that the customers began asking for recipes to take home.
The shared love for food can bring people together and create memories that will last. Campos recalls memories with their mom involving this specific ravioli.
“[I ate it] with my mom. She had some, and I had some.”
Campos stated that they no longer reach for this snack when their stomach is empty, but they would be extremely shocked if it was discontinued.
Melanny Zelaya Velasquez
Melanny Zelaya Velasquez, 11, originates from Honduras and shared that their favorite childhood snack is a candy that can be
found there.
“It’s from Honduras. It’s called Botonetas. It’s like M&M, and it comes in a small pack,” Zelaya Velasquez said.
Botonetas are small caramel candies with chocolate filling. Zelaya Velasquez explained that these candies were cheap and easy to get as they can be found in almost any store in Honduras.
“On Saturdays, when I stayed at home, my mom used to give me money to get snacks at the convenience store, and I would spend my money on chips and candies.”
Due to the fact that international snacks can be difficult to find here in the U.S., Zelaya Velasquez expresses that it is almost like the snack was discontinued. Although they would be sad if that was reality, they state that they do not have a preference between Botonetas and M&M as long as they are not the peanut butter kind.
“The last time I’ve had it was in Honduras, [which was around] three or four years ago.”
Charlee Meek
Charlee Meek, 9, selected Goldfish as their favorite childhood snack.
“Goldfish [was my favorite] because it’s the only thing we had in my house, and it was fun to eat.”
Although this snack is still popular amongst teens now, Meek’s favoritism toward this snack has started to subside.
“I wouldn’t have picked it out, but if it was there I would eat it.”
Meek explains that they still think Goldfish are delicious and even remembers the specific way they used to enjoy this snack.
“I remember…this is weird, but I remember biting them in half first before I eat it.”
Even if Goldfish isn’t Meek’s favorite snack anymore, they can always count on them to smile back.
Childhood snacks can take us back to the days where we would beg our parents for just one more snack before dinner. As taste buds continue to develop many may shy away from their old favorites, but taste is one of the main senses that gives people nostalgia.
