Dublin’s food and dining scene has taken off since the demise of the CT, amid a flurry of popups, cheap-n-cheeky eateries and a vibrant food culture that spreads from baristas to mixologists, via raw food goddesses and middle-eastern inspired lunch hubs. But things were not always thus. Here we take a look at the grossest and best foods of our ?childhood, and remember how Ireland was the place where good taste went to die? Here’s to the bygone days of preservatives, colourants and not giving a damn about farmer’s markets!
Findus Crispy Pancakes?
Angel Delight?
Romantica/Viennetta?
Denny’s Cheese Flavoured Sausages – These are hard to find on the Internet or anywhere really. It was a limited edition that got taken off the market both because of the commotion they caused with their sheer horrible deliciousness, and because they were probably in violation of some Health Regulation and contained bits of pigeon’s claws possibly.
Gammon Steak with Pineapple
Green Jelly – Served with ice-cream or straight out of the packet while in bed pretending to sleep. Still can’t remember why jelly went out of fashion. A timeless classic.
Chicken Maryland – Opinion is divided on this one, as it is somewhat similar to Chicken Kiev, which has been making a comeback in gastropubs, but the predecessor to posh chicken was definitely Chicken Maryland. Enormous buttery breaded pieces of chicken mostly served with banana fritters or pineapples, as well as chips. This was a real 1990’s beaut that people would pay money to eat in a restaurant. Not a shameful snack or embarrassing thing to eat in private.
Billy Roll?
Let us give thanks to Dublin and its food community for having spared us this.
More suggestions for nostalgia food from the 90’s? Hollah at @image_daily or tell Roisin Agnew at?@Roxeenna