# Supermarket items you miss **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 11, 2005, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013 "2005-07-11T16:35:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/121 "2005-07-13T15:57:38Z")
> [@Misnomer](#): > > Actually, it’s [not](http://www.toffifee.com/big.html) (warning: stupid site will resize your browser); **chaoticdonkey** was correct. Getting a lot of Google hits on the other spelling just means that a lot of people spell it wrong. But…but…it [is](http://www.candydirect.com/candybars/Toffifay.html)! Weird…apparently it’s spelled differently in different places. I’ve never seen the spelling you refer to in California. ---
**Author:** ![lorinada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5e925/32.png) [@lorinada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorinada)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/122 "2005-07-13T16:00:35Z")
I second the danish-go-rounds and the baked ramen. I also used to love green goddess salad dressing but haven’t seen it on shelves in years. I was delighted when I went to Souper Salad last week to see that they had it - but it was a modified carn starch-infused gloppy mess with no flavor. I also miss Rice Krinkles cereal, but since my tastes have changed since I was a kid I probably wouldn’t be so in love with them now. And a big AMEN on the sugar-laden salad dressings. I can understand maybe french and catalina, but italian? ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/123 "2005-07-13T16:45:43Z")
I believe that Storck is a German company, and the candy that we’re referring to is spelled “Toffifee” there. It’s OK. The American box ends in “ay”. We’ll know what you’re talking about. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/124 "2005-07-13T18:03:57Z")
> [@winterhawk11](#): > > Weird… Indeed! I’ve never seen a product name be spelled differently depending on where it’s being sold (short of the name being fully translated or something). Yet another example of why I love this place: I learn something new (here) every day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/125 "2005-07-13T18:18:35Z")
> [@Misnomer](#): > > Indeed! I’ve never seen a product name be spelled differently depending on where it’s being sold (short of the name being fully translated or something). Yet another example of why I love this place: I learn something new (here) every day. 🙂 I have, now that you mention it. When we were in England in 1997 I remember being amused by the fact that over there they have “Anadin” instead of “Anacin,” and “T. K. Maxx” instead of “T. J. Maxx.” No idea why, though. ---
**Author:** ![boofuu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f4b2a3/32.png) [@boofuu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boofuu)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/126 "2005-07-13T18:44:53Z")
Funny, I did not mean to railroad this thread by mentioning that Toffee candy. Funny enough, I misspelled it in my first post but linked to a site with the “correct” American spelling. Doh. Thanks for all the tips and sitings, though. I have to search again! Now, has anyone seen Mountain Berry Punch Kool-Aid? I already have people mailing me Choco-diles, so hopefully I can find the Toffifay/fee on my own. They post office HATES when my family puts a stamp and mail me those things. And they come to me kinda squashed or partially eaten. No I we don’t actually mail them that way. I actually like our postman. Except when he brings me bills. ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/127 "2005-07-13T18:50:50Z")
> [@Licentious Ectomorph](#): > > Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and, to a lesser extent, Boo Berry. No to be found _anywhere_. I find it hard to believe they quit making them. Coincidental timing actually, my sister and I are taking my mom out to play bingo tonight. She works for General Mills and called to see if we wanted anything from the company store. She’s picking me up a couple boxes of Boo-Berry (and whole host of other find General Mills Products. 😉 ) I know Boo-Berry tends to be a regional cereal (mostly in the Southeast, IIRC), but the three main monster cereals are still being made. (I’d have to ask about Fruity Yummy Mummy). My e-mail’s in my profile if you want me to send you a box. > [@Flutterby](#): > > Tahitian Treat (I found it on Amazon but they don’t carry it here any longer) We’ve got a vending machine where I work that sells it along with A&W rootbeer and Snapple. ---
**Author:** ![mlerose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/43a26b/32.png) [@mlerose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlerose)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/128 "2005-07-13T19:25:31Z")
They sell Cracklin’ Oat Bran in my local King Soopers (owned by Kroger). I’ve even bought some once or twice. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/129 "2005-07-13T19:53:00Z")
Green Giant used to make Brusell Sprouts in Cheese Sauce. They were in a boiling bag in the frozen food section. Man, I loved those things. If anyone is still able to obtain them I would gladly pay to get some. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/130 "2005-07-13T19:57:33Z")
> [@boofuu](#): > > Look for Boo Berry Halloween-time. That is the only time they appear in stores where I am. > > For mine, I put in another vote for Choco-diles. The bomb diggity, yo. > > I also miss : Mountain Berry Punch Koolaid, Campbell’s Pepper Pot Soup, and [Tofifay](http://www.candydirect.com/candybars/Toffifay.html) in all its nougatty goodness. > > Nobody I know has every even heard of Tofifay. I used to get them in NY but last I saw them was at least 9 years ago. Out here in the South I had to learn the parlance of all these different snack treats. Moo Pies? Never heard of 'em. Our little Mom & Pop store here in town has a shelf full of Campbell’s Pepper Pot Soup. If you really want some, send me an email and I’d be glad to send you some. ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Second_Star_to_the_Right)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/131 "2005-07-13T20:14:13Z")
Jello Pudding Pops are back, at least around these parts…they taste just like I remember, too. Those of you wanting them, check with your local supermarket- some stores take requests for items not usually carried and will order the item if it’s available to them. Just a suggestion. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/132 "2005-07-13T20:14:49Z")
> [@stpauler](#): > > We’ve got a vending machine where I work that sells it along with A&W rootbeer and Snapple. _jealous_ Last time I’d looked it wasn’t being made any longer, now they brought it back but not here! I used to drink it all the time, it was my soda of choice. ---
**Author:** ![boofuu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f4b2a3/32.png) [@boofuu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boofuu)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/133 "2005-07-13T20:34:22Z")
> [@Flutterby](#): > > Tahitian Treat (I found it on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002IMRTC/102-4656285-0096145?v=glance) but they don’t carry it here any longer) > > and I don’t know where it is, but I haven’t seen Nuts and Bolts in ages. Bits and Bites yes, but not Nuts and Bolts. We get Tahitian Treat out here. My dad LOVES it. I, not so much. I once used it as an ingredient in an Iron Chef parody for my anime club (Dormitory Iron Chef; I was Iron Stomach). Let’s just say that Tahitian Treat does not go well with pureed bananas and Tang. It may have involved Ramen. ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/134 "2005-07-13T22:40:22Z")
It’s a hot one around here today. I’m feeling optimistic based on the replies of folks that said they are finding Jell-O Pudding Pops in their areas again. I just did a quick search using [this store locator](http://www.icecreamusa.com/locator/) and found a couple of grocery stores in the area that supposedly carry them. I’ll be stopping at one after work. I’ve got my fingers crossed! mmmmmmmm. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/135 "2005-07-13T22:48:13Z")
**Chicken Tonight** - it came in a jar in several varieties including French Herb, Cacciatore, Mushroom Garlic, etc… You browned the chicken, put it in a pot and poured this stuff over it. Wonderful over rice. (Also had a memorable commercial.) They made Cacciatore longer than the other several flavors, but I think even it has gone the way of **Dodo Helper** now. ---
**Author:** ![SiouxChief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@SiouxChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiouxChief)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/136 "2005-07-13T23:08:20Z")
> [@Sampiro](#): > > **Chicken Tonight** - it came in a jar in several varieties including French Herb, Cacciatore, Mushroom Garlic, etc… You browned the chicken, put it in a pot and poured this stuff over it. Wonderful over rice. (Also had a memorable commercial.) It seems like Chicken Tonight…like Chicken Tonight!! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/137 "2005-07-14T00:24:35Z")
Snapple soft drinks, particularly the Root Beer and the Cream Soda. ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/138 "2005-07-14T00:27:16Z")
> [@boofuu](#): > > I already have people mailing me Choco-diles, so hopefully I can find the Toffifay/fee on my own. They post office HATES when my family puts a stamp and mail me those things. And they come to me kinda squashed or partially eaten. > > No I we don’t actually mail them that way. I actually like our postman. Except when he brings me bills. If you can’t find Toffifay/ee, send me an email, okay? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/139 "2005-07-14T00:28:32Z")
> [@SiouxChief](#): > > It seems like Chicken Tonight…like Chicken Tonight!! I thought it was: “I \*feel \*like Chicken Tonight, like Chicken Tonight!” ---
**Author:** ![SiouxChief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@SiouxChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiouxChief)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013/140 "2005-07-14T01:03:41Z")
> [@zweisamkeit](#): > > I thought it was: “I \*feel \*like Chicken Tonight, like Chicken Tonight!” :smack: Of course!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-items-you-miss/312013.md?page=8)