Iconic Foods Beloved Only by Baby Boomers

Aspic

Millennials really hate aspic, even though a lot of them have never tried it. Is the hate unfair? No, we don't. Aspic wraps meat in gelatin, which makes for a disgusting and terrifying meal. Why would anyone think mixing meat and gelatin was a good idea? Any Boomer would tell you that Aspic is a solid piece of jelly with meat in it that tastes saltier and more savory than Jell-O.

Shouldn't it be against the law to use words like "jelly," "saltier," and "savory" in the same sentence? You probably think of sweet and sugary things when you hear the word "gelatin." If it doesn't, something is wrong.

Boiled Vegetables

A lot of Millennials have asked how boomers knew that vegetables should be boiled and overcooked. Who told them that vegetables should be gray mush before they eat them? People probably started overcooking vegetables when they canned a lot of them at home. They thought it was safer to boil these vegetables for a long time. The truth is that vegetables that have been boiled plain are bland. They don't taste good and their texture is almost nonexistent.

Boomers, let us show you how to make steamed vegetables with a lot of butter on top. Steamed vegetables not only give you more nutrients, but they also taste great and have a nice crunch. You could also roast or grill your veggies.

Summer Sausage Snack Platters

In the past, you knew it was the holidays when people gave each other summer sausage platters. Summer sausages would suddenly show up in local gift and meat stores, and Boomers were excited at the thought of getting these platters as gifts. If you gave Millennials summer sausage snack platters, they would probably think it was a joke. There are more fun and interesting gifts out there, so why would anyone choose summer sausages?

This food isn't as strange as some of the others in this article, but it's still strange enough to make people look twice. When you think of it as a gift, it seems even more questionable.

Soda

Soda has never been and will never be healthy for consumption. A trend started by Baby Boomers has led to people all over the world being addicted to soda. Sodas have ingredients like caffeine and sugar that make them tasty and addictive. If you drink them every day, you can be sure to get a lot of health problems. There are many kinds of soda, from diet to zero calories, and each one has its own problems.

We can make soda less popular by breaking free of its grip. Always drink enough water and limit how much soda you drink.

Buffets

We don't blame you if you haven't figured out how bad and unhealthy buffets are yet. You probably won't think about how healthy the food is when you can eat as much as you want for one price. If you think about it for a second, buffets are kind of gross. Someone is always getting up close and personal with the same dishes and utensils you are. They might even carelessly touch the food with their hands, which could spread germs and diseases to you.

When food is left out for too long at the wrong temperature, it can get bacteria on it. There are more than enough reasons to never go to a buffet.

Juice From Concentrate

We really understand why Boomers think juice concentrates are a good choice. It's not surprising that older people like juice from concentrate better than fresh juice, since a glass of orange juice costs so much. But you can get fresh-squeezed orange juice at a reasonable price at your local store. It's better for your health, cheaper, and easier to use. A lot of juice concentrates are very processed and have a lot of food additives in them. You also have to wait for it to be ready after thawing it, mixing it with water, and letting it sit.

You could just walk into your local store and get the real thing instead of going through all that trouble for something that isn't very good for you.