Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.

Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
like in it, or prefer it plain?

My hubby often asks for it, and likes one of the red fruit flavors, such
as strawberry, with fruit cocktail and bananas in it, served with just a
dab of real whipped cream on top. My dad liked it with only sliced
bananas, but I like it just plain even, and also enjoy a good Jell-O
salad too.

Do you have a favorite flavor(s)? I like most of them, and use them for
various things, such as lemon Jell-O for a pound cake recipe I have and
use various flavors for the Poke & Pour Cakes. I have used it in cookies
and cupcakes too, and use to make Jigglers for the kids, when they were
younger.

Judy

On Jan 6, 12:49*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
> generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
> satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
> for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
> a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
> gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.
>
> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
> like in it, or prefer it plain?
>
> My hubby often asks for it, and likes one of the red fruit flavors, such
> as strawberry, with fruit cocktail and bananas in it, served with just a
> dab of real whipped cream on top. My dad liked it with only sliced
> bananas, but I like it just plain even, and also enjoy a good Jell-O
> salad too.
>
> Do you have a favorite flavor(s)? I like most of them, and use them for
> various things, such as lemon Jell-O for a pound cake recipe I have and
> use various flavors for the Poke & Pour Cakes. I have used it in cookies
> and cupcakes too, and use to make Jigglers for the kids, when they were
> younger.
>
> Judy

Hate it. A real junk food in my book. Haven't touched it in 50
years. Prob. should be banned.

Kalmia wrote:

>Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
> should be banned.

HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food and
should be banned? You're the first person I've ever heard say they hated
it, and I've been around for 72 years, so am curious about your line of
thinking? Strange that...but everyone is different. <shrug>

Judy

Judy Haffner wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
>
>> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
>> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
>> should be banned.
>
> HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food and
> should be banned? You're the first person I've ever heard say they
> hated it, and I've been around for 72 years, so am curious about your
> line of thinking? Strange that...but everyone is different. <shrug>

And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.

Julie Bove wrote:

>And I don't know *anyone* who likes the
> stuff. If it was so good you'd still be
> seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It
> was commonly seen in dessert cases
> when I was a kid. It's not any more.

Now to me NOT liking it is VERY strange to me, or considering it a "sick
food" is even more stranger, except that before certain tests, a dr.
will recommend a person eat Jell-O and broth, but I've never eaten it
just because I'm sick...very odd to me.

Jell-O is popular at all brunches around here..in small individual bowls
on the dessert table with a dab of whipped cream on top, or right on the
salad table and then is mixed with fruit. I go to LOTS of potluck meals
where I have yet to attend and not have at least one Jell-O type
salad...they are always popular and usually delicious.

Jell-O doesn't have to be served plain, there are zillions of ways to
turn it into a delicious dessert, or salad....it's wonderful stuff, IMO,
as is, or used as a ingredient for something else, but of course, you
probably never had it as a kid and would turn your nose up at it now,
and eat a bowl of beans instead, but each to his own, I say. I'll eat
your share and enjoy!

Judy

Judy Haffner wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> And I don't know *anyone* who likes the
>> stuff. If it was so good you'd still be
>> seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It
>> was commonly seen in dessert cases
>> when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>
> Now to me NOT liking it is VERY strange to me, or considering it a
> "sick food" is even more stranger, except that before certain tests,
> a dr. will recommend a person eat Jell-O and broth, but I've never
> eaten it just because I'm sick...very odd to me.

Well it might be odd to you but I am not the only one who mentioned this.
In our house when we were sick, Jell-O was one of the first foods we were
given during recovery. And it and broth are the first foods given in a
hospital following the recovery from an operation or some other illnesses
where the person hasn't been able to eat normally. From there we would move
on to something like plain mashed potatoes, maybe some broth with rice in
it, or Saltines. It is eaten to provide some calories and it won't tax your
digestive system to eat it. Yes, you could do the same thing with Ginger
Ale or even sugar water. But because it has some texture to it and you sort
of have to chew it, it gives you the illusion that you are actually eating
something. Which is why perhaps it is recommended.

As a kid, I would make Jell-O once in a while because it was cheap and easy
to make. My mom didn't mind my making it because I didn't usually make a
mess while making it although I can certainly see the potential for that.
It kept me busy for a while and I particularly liked stirring the ice cubes
in and watching it thicken. But much like the cakes that I also liked to
bake, nobody wanted to eat it! So she didn't let me make it very often.

I used to make it frequently for my MIL when I was cooking for her. Because
of her medical conditions, she could only eat soft foods. So I would
usually put bananas in there for additional calories. But then her health
deteriorated more to the point where she couldn't really chew well any more
and a banana posed a choking hazard. She would for whatever reason, put
something in her mouth and in an instant it would seem to get sucked into
her throat and then she'd start choking. So she is on a super special diet
now. Mainly liquids that have been thickened because is the liquid is not
thickened somewhat she will also choke on it. I would think (but am not
sure) that something like Jell-O would fit the bill there, although not
providing real nutrtion.
>
> Jell-O is popular at all brunches around here..in small individual
> bowls on the dessert table with a dab of whipped cream on top, or
> right on the salad table and then is mixed with fruit. I go to LOTS
> of potluck meals where I have yet to attend and not have at least one
> Jell-O type salad...they are always popular and usually delicious.

I have not seen it here since I was a kid. Not even at a potluck! And I
can't even remember the last time I went to a potluck either. Those seem to
be more churchy type things and we don't do church. Also popular with
military wives who live in military housing because in many places they are
somewhat isolated where they live and there isn't a heck of a lot to do
there. Or at work for various holidays but I am not employed now. They did
do potlucks when my husband was in the military but they asked that no
sweets or junk food be brought in. So I usually sent in a veggie platter or
a big pasta salad with lots of veggies in it.

As for Jell-O being delicous, I would think you could see based on the
responses that you got here, you are in the minority on that. I do remember
going to this steak house quite a lot when I was a kid. It was the one
where I won the free birthday party. They had a case of chilled desserts
and one was cubes of Jell-O. My brother always got the orange one and I got
the red one. We never ate them and merely played with them. I thought the
Jell-O was pretty and we'd turn the stemmed glasses this way and that,
watching how the sunlight played through it. Or jiggling it around. And
then my parents would get annoyed with us and tell us that we were never
going to be allowed to order it again because we wouldn't eat it. And then
of course they'd forget that they said that and we'd get it again and do it
all over again.

That steak house closed down over 30 years ago and I don't think I have seen
it in any restaurant since. Perhaps they have it at some of those buffet
type places. But if they do, I didn't pay any attention to it because I
don't eat the stuff. I think I do remember seeing it in cafeterias when I
was a kid. But the cafeteria that we had where I worked never had it. And
I don't recall seeing it recently in any hospital cafeterias. Here you can
get the pre-made stuff in little cups. And some stores will have some sort
of larger portion of something that appears to be whipped up with something.
I don't know what because I have never bought it.

We also had it served to us at school. Usually red and cut in a little
square. The thing there was to do as many disgusting things as you could
with it, without actually eating much of it. The kids would suck it through
their straw and pretty much clog it, then try to suck milk through the same
straw and squeal at how it made the milk taste bad. And the boys often blew
it out of their straws at each other. In those days I believe the straws
were still made of paper and the ones we had in school were quite thin so
not ideal for doing this stuff and they didn't last very long once we
started messing with it like that. And then of course there was flipping
the Jell-O from the spoon to see how far it would fly. Ah, those were the
days.

The way I see it, Jell-O is one of those novelty foods and for most of us
the appeal has long worn off.
>
> Jell-O doesn't have to be served plain, there are zillions of ways to
> turn it into a delicious dessert, or salad....it's wonderful stuff,
> IMO, as is, or used as a ingredient for something else, but of
> course, you probably never had it as a kid and would turn your nose
> up at it now, and eat a bowl of beans instead, but each to his own, I

Again, I think you are in the minority here with that opinion. I made it in
many ways as a kid and again when I was pregnant because for some reason
they use a lot of the sugar free stuff in diabetic recipes for salads and
desserts. And while some of them were edible, they were not overly
thilling. And rather than putting my chopped carrots, celery and walnuts in
lemon Jell-O, I'd rather just eat them as is.

I think you've had two people so far respond that they actually like Jell-O
and one say that he actually still eats it. And a few others who didn't
really say bad things about it. But most of your responses haven't been so
cheery about it.

(Judy Haffner) wrote in news:24473-50EA222E-294
@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net:

>
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>And I don't know *anyone* who likes the
>> stuff. If it was so good you'd still be
>> seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It
>> was commonly seen in dessert cases
>> when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>
> Now to me NOT liking it is VERY strange to me, or considering it a
"sick
> food" is even more stranger, except that before certain tests, a dr.
> will recommend a person eat Jell-O and broth, but I've never eaten it
> just because I'm sick...very odd to me.
>
> Jell-O is popular at all brunches around here..in small individual
bowls
> on the dessert table with a dab of whipped cream on top, or right on
the
> salad table and then is mixed with fruit. I go to LOTS of potluck meals
> where I have yet to attend and not have at least one Jell-O type
> salad...they are always popular and usually delicious.
>
> Jell-O doesn't have to be served plain, there are zillions of ways to
> turn it into a delicious dessert, or salad....it's wonderful stuff,
IMO,
> as is, or used as a ingredient for something else, but of course, you
> probably never had it as a kid and would turn your nose up at it now,
> and eat a bowl of beans instead, but each to his own, I say. I'll eat
> your share and enjoy!
>
> Judy
>

As usual I don't seem to fit in here but I like Jello, usually strawberry
ot raspberry flavor - or at least the generic version. Eat it four or
five times a week with canned fruit in it.





--
"Where there's smoke there's toast!" Anon

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:03:52 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:



>
>And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
>still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
>dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>

Times have changed but I have on rare occasion seen it in restaurants.
It is served on a regular basis in many hospitals.

It is a simple dessert that was very popular at a time when life was
also much simpler.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:03:52 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>>And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
>>still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
>>dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>>
>
> Times have changed but I have on rare occasion seen it in restaurants.
> It is served on a regular basis in many hospitals.

Yes to the patients but I've not seen it in the cafeterias here.
>
> It is a simple dessert that was very popular at a time when life was
> also much simpler.

Yes.

Ed wrote:

>It is a simple dessert that was very
> popular at a time when life was also
> much simpler.

Well, I guess life has always been more simple in Alaska, because there
is Jell-O served in the restaurants we go to, and at brunches and always
at potlucks, which we attend a lot of, and is always a popular item and
usually is wiped out quickly. Our grocery stores carry a large variety
of Jell-0 cups, and they seem to sell well. It has been a part of our
diet in the 54 years we've been married and satisfies like nothing else
can at times. I LOVE the smell of it when am mixing it up too! :-)

Yes, the hospitals serve it regularly, and was always something my
parents would eat when a patient, and was able to enjoy.

I've made things with regular unflavored gelatin, but have to add so
much to it to make it edible, so that I haven't bought it years.

Judy

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> Times have changed but I have on rare occasion seen it in restaurants.
> It is served on a regular basis in many hospitals.

How about trash-TV "jello wrestling"? The stuff is immortal.

On 1/6/2013 8:33 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:03:52 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>> And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
>> still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
>> dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>>
>
> Times have changed but I have on rare occasion seen it in restaurants.
> It is served on a regular basis in many hospitals.
>
> It is a simple dessert that was very popular at a time when life was
> also much simpler.
>


Ed: IIRC you live in New England. Do they still make coffee gelatin
dessert there? It was one of my very favorite desserts, usually served
in most Chinese restaurants (and in my mother's house.) I used to be
able to buy Plymouth Rock Coffee Gelatin via mail order but haven't been
able to find it in a long time.

gloria p

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:03:52 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> Judy Haffner wrote:
> > Kalmia wrote:
> >
> >> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
> >> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
> >> should be banned.
> >
> > HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food and
> > should be banned? You're the first person I've ever heard say they
> > hated it, and I've been around for 72 years, so am curious about your
> > line of thinking? Strange that...but everyone is different. <shrug>
>
> And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
> still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
> dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>
We see fancy jello, like panna cotta, in restaurants.
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/04...t-panna-cotta/



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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:03:52 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> Judy Haffner wrote:
>> > Kalmia wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
>> >> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
>> >> should be banned.
>> >
>> > HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food and
>> > should be banned? You're the first person I've ever heard say they
>> > hated it, and I've been around for 72 years, so am curious about your
>> > line of thinking? Strange that...but everyone is different. <shrug>
>>
>> And I don't know *anyone* who likes the stuff. If it was so good you'd
>> still be seeing it in restaurants, wouldn't you? It was commonly seen in
>> dessert cases when I was a kid. It's not any more.
>>
> We see fancy jello, like panna cotta, in restaurants.
> http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/04...t-panna-cotta/
>
>

Where is the Jell-O in that? Calls for powdered gelatin. Not the same
thing.

On Jan 6, 1:04*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
> >Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
> > Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
> > should be banned.
>
> HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food

Have you checked the nutritional content? Even from a pure taste and
texture aspect, it's revolting.

Kalmia wrote:
> On Jan 6, 1:04 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
>>> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
>>> should be banned.
>>
>> HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food
>
> Have you checked the nutritional content? Even from a pure taste and
> texture aspect, it's revolting.

Indeed. In and of iteself it has very little in the way of nutritional
value. Perhaps a slight amout of protein but it would be so slight that it
wouldn't count. And of course there are fast acting carbs, unless you get
the sugar free. Plus there is the unnatural coloring.

I used to have some kosher gelatin that I used for making Applets and a few
other things. Can't remember what those other things were now though.

Kalmia wrote:

>Have you checked the nutritional
> content? Even from a pure taste and
> texture aspect, it's revolting.

Hecks afire! you might be able to say that about half the items in a
grocery store, if you stood there and read all the labels. One of the
most gross labels I've ever come across is on the package for non-dairy
coffee creamer. Gag a maggot! Ever read the label on margarine? That's
enough to make a person lose their last meal right then and there!

I wouldn't exactly classify Jell-0 as a food group that is 'bad' for a
person. I've been eating and using it for over 70 years, since before I
could even talk, and same with my kids and grandkids, and I know I'm not
alone there. Some times I think people are just way to persnickity about
what they eat, and a lot of times those same ones will drink to excess
and smoke like a chimney, so go figure?

You feel as you do, and that's fine, but it just seems a bit odd to me
is all, but each to his own......

Judy

Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jan 6, 1:04 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
>>> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
>>> should be banned.
>>
>> HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food
>
> Have you checked the nutritional content? Even from a pure taste and
> texture aspect, it's revolting.

I wonder adding Knox, would have protein. Good for your nails ?

I like fresh jello. I like my jello salad. Green jello, walnuts,
cranberries, celery, pineapple.

Greg

gregz wrote:
> Kalmia > wrote:
>> On Jan 6, 1:04 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>> Hate it. A real junk food in my book.
>>>> Haven't touched it in 50 years. Prob.
>>>> should be banned.
>>>
>>> HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food
>>
>> Have you checked the nutritional content? Even from a pure taste and
>> texture aspect, it's revolting.
>
> I wonder adding Knox, would have protein. Good for your nails ?

That Knox thing was dispelled years ago. I remember it being a popular
notion in the 70's but I have read that there isn't enough protein in it to
do much and it really doesn't help the nails. But way back then I bought a
box of the stuff and my mom and I tried to come up with ways to use it. We
didn't like drinking it straight up in water or juice which is how most
women seemed to take it.

>
> I like fresh jello. I like my jello salad. Green jello, walnuts,
> cranberries, celery, pineapple.
>
> Greg

Kalmia wrote:

> > >Hate it. A real junk food in my book.

> > HUH?! what is the basis for your feelings that it is junk food

> Have you checked the nutritional content? Even from a pure taste and
> texture aspect, it's revolting.

They make a sugarless version, you know -- essentially flavored water.

I think Jello is a very good source of the amino acid proline.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
> generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
> satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
> for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
> a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
> gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.
>
> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
> like in it, or prefer it plain?
>
> My hubby often asks for it, and likes one of the red fruit flavors, such
> as strawberry, with fruit cocktail and bananas in it, served with just a
> dab of real whipped cream on top. My dad liked it with only sliced
> bananas, but I like it just plain even, and also enjoy a good Jell-O
> salad too.
>
> Do you have a favorite flavor(s)? I like most of them, and use them for
> various things, such as lemon Jell-O for a pound cake recipe I have and
> use various flavors for the Poke & Pour Cakes. I have used it in cookies
> and cupcakes too, and use to make Jigglers for the kids, when they were
> younger.
>
> Judy

Hate it. A real junk food in my book. Haven't touched it in 50
years. Prob. should be banned.

=========

I'm not fond of it at all, unless it's loaded with cream cheese and walnuts.
I hate plain Jell-O.

Cheri

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:04:58 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
> I'm not fond of it at all, unless it's loaded with cream cheese and walnuts.
> I hate plain Jell-O.

Jello was something we were given when we had the "stomach flu" and
I've never gotten past it being "sick food" although I will eat it
voluntarily on rare occasions. I was the type who didn't like the
taste of (food name here) for a very long time if I ate it even once
while I was sick.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:04:58 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm not fond of it at all, unless it's loaded with cream cheese and
>> walnuts. I hate plain Jell-O.
>
> Jello was something we were given when we had the "stomach flu" and
> I've never gotten past it being "sick food" although I will eat it
> voluntarily on rare occasions. I was the type who didn't like the
> taste of (food name here) for a very long time if I ate it even once
> while I was sick.

Yes. That's how I feel about it and also Saltine crackers.

"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> sf wrote:
>> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:04:58 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I'm not fond of it at all, unless it's loaded with cream cheese and
>>> walnuts. I hate plain Jell-O.
>>
>> Jello was something we were given when we had the "stomach flu" and
>> I've never gotten past it being "sick food" although I will eat it
>> voluntarily on rare occasions. I was the type who didn't like the
>> taste of (food name here) for a very long time if I ate it even once
>> while I was sick.
>
> Yes. That's how I feel about it and also Saltine crackers.

Saltine crackers are for chinese food and soup. I use no salt, saltine
crackers.

Greg

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:04:29 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:04:58 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I'm not fond of it at all, unless it's loaded with cream cheese and
> >> walnuts. I hate plain Jell-O.
> >
> > Jello was something we were given when we had the "stomach flu" and
> > I've never gotten past it being "sick food" although I will eat it
> > voluntarily on rare occasions. I was the type who didn't like the
> > taste of (food name here) for a very long time if I ate it even once
> > while I was sick.
>
> Yes. That's how I feel about it and also Saltine crackers.
>
I think we were given Saltine crackers when we were sick but I don't
have the same aversion to them. To be honest, they aren't my cracker
of choice but I've discounted that to "fashion" and advertising. My
favorite cracker these days (but not the only one I buy) is Wheat
Thins.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Kalmia wrote:
> On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>> Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
>> generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
>> satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always
>> room for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly
>> following a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm
>> talking about the gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings,
>> although they are good too.
>>
>> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
>> like in it, or prefer it plain?
>>
>> My hubby often asks for it, and likes one of the red fruit flavors,
>> such as strawberry, with fruit cocktail and bananas in it, served
>> with just a dab of real whipped cream on top. My dad liked it with
>> only sliced bananas, but I like it just plain even, and also enjoy a
>> good Jell-O salad too.
>>
>> Do you have a favorite flavor(s)? I like most of them, and use them
>> for various things, such as lemon Jell-O for a pound cake recipe I
>> have and use various flavors for the Poke & Pour Cakes. I have used
>> it in cookies and cupcakes too, and use to make Jigglers for the
>> kids, when they were younger.
>>
>> Judy
>
> Hate it. A real junk food in my book. Haven't touched it in 50
> years. Prob. should be banned.

Agreed!

On Jan 6, 12:49*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
> like in it, or prefer it plain?
>

Jello Shots!

On 1/6/2013 11:55 AM, Thomas wrote:
> On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
>> like in it, or prefer it plain?
>>
>
> Jello Shots!

Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard to
believe I'd never had jello shots before

Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future

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On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:41:35 -0600, Sky >
wrote:

> On 1/6/2013 11:55 AM, Thomas wrote:
> > On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> >> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
> >> like in it, or prefer it plain?
> >>
> >
> > Jello Shots!
>
> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard to
> believe I'd never had jello shots before
>
> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future

I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.

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sf wrote:
> On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:41:35 -0600, Sky >
> wrote:
>
>> On 1/6/2013 11:55 AM, Thomas wrote:
>>> On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
>>>> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you
>>>> best like in it, or prefer it plain?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Jello Shots!
>>
>> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
>> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard
>> to believe I'd never had jello shots before
>>
>> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future
>
> I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
> because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.

I've been to parties where they had them. People even said they didn't
taste good.

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:05:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:41:35 -0600, Sky >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On 1/6/2013 11:55 AM, Thomas wrote:
> >>> On Jan 6, 12:49 pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> >>>> Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you
> >>>> best like in it, or prefer it plain?
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Jello Shots!
> >>
> >> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
> >> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard
> >> to believe I'd never had jello shots before
> >>
> >> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future
> >
> > I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
> > because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.
>
> I've been to parties where they had them. People even said they didn't
> taste good.
>

I'm a "drinker" and even *I* can't imagine them tasting good. Every
time I see them mentioned here the only reaction I can muster up is
"yuck".

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sf wrote:

>>> Jello Shots!
>>
>> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
>> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard to
>> believe I'd never had jello shots before
>>
>> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future
>
> I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
> because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.

I've lived all over the USA and Jell-O shots were common in every place
I lived. I don't think it's a regional thing, but it might be a
generational thing.

Bob

"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
.com...
> sf wrote:
>
>>>> Jello Shots!
>>>
>>> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
>>> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard to
>>> believe I'd never had jello shots before
>>>
>>> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future
>>
>> I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
>> because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.
>
> I've lived all over the USA and Jell-O shots were common in every place I
> lived. I don't think it's a regional thing, but it might be a generational
> thing.

Yeah. The people who are into them are all younger than me.

On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:37:02 -0800, Bob Terwilliger
> wrote:

> sf wrote:
>
> >>> Jello Shots!
> >>
> >> Ditto!!! DiL made some jello shots when I recently visited DS and
> >> Family this past holiday season. They were very good, and it's hard to
> >> believe I'd never had jello shots before
> >>
> >> Sky, who'll make some 'raspberry jello shots' in the near future
> >
> > I've never had one either. Maybe it was (is?) a regional thing
> > because I'd never heard of it before I started reading RFC.
>
> I've lived all over the USA and Jell-O shots were common in every place
> I lived. I don't think it's a regional thing, but it might be a
> generational thing.
>
Okay, I'll roll with the generational idea... what generation are we
going with? I don't remember my kids talking about jello shots.


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On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:49:23 -0900, (Judy Haffner)
wrote:

>
>Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
>generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
>satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
>for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
>a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
>gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.
>
>Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
>like in it, or prefer it plain?

We don't do desserts often- but usually snack later in the evening.
sometimes sweet- sometimes savory.

If I make Jello every other year I'd be surprised. Then it is
likely red- with fruit in it.

Whipped cream helps it.

Instant puddings are just as rare- More likely to make rice, bread,
or custard puddings. Even more likely to make ice cream.

Mom used to make what she called 'Bavarian Cream'. I remember
cherries, red Jello, whipped cream, walnuts? I should see if
someone has that recipe.

Jim

Jim wrote:

>Mom used to make what she called
> 'Bavarian Cream'. * I remember
> cherries, red Jello, whipped cream,
> walnuts? * I should see if someone has
> that recipe.

Jim, this may be similar to what you remember your mom making? We really
love this, and though it doesn't call for walnuts, you could easily add
some to it to give it crunch, but I love the smooth "velvety" texture as
is.

Black Cherry Bavarian

1 pkg. (3 oz.) black cherry flavored Jell-O
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 can pitted black cherries, well drained
1 envelope prepared Dream Whip (I prefer whipping 1/2 pint real whipping
cream and folding that in)

Combine sugar and Jell-O and add boiling water, stirring to dissolve.
Add cold water and chill until slightly thickened and fold in whipped
cream until blended and add drained cherries. I like to put it in a
pretty glass bowl. Chill until set.

Enjoy!
Judy

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:58:40 -0900, (Judy Haffner)
wrote:

>
> Black Cherry Bavarian
>
> 1 pkg. (3 oz.) black cherry flavored Jell-O
> 1/4 cup sugar
> 1 cup boiling water
> 3/4 cup cold water
> 1 can pitted black cherries, well drained
> 1 envelope prepared Dream Whip (I prefer whipping 1/2 pint real whipping
> cream and folding that in)
>
> Combine sugar and Jell-O and add boiling water, stirring to dissolve.
> Add cold water and chill until slightly thickened and fold in whipped
> cream until blended and add drained cherries. I like to put it in a
> pretty glass bowl. Chill until set.

That looks simple, thanks! I've never made a Bavarian, I'm still
working on making pots de creme au chocolate for the first time.

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On Jan 6, 10:07*am, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:49:23 -0900, (Judy Haffner)
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
> >generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
> >satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
> >for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
> >a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
> >gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.
>
> >Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
> >like in it, or prefer it plain?
>
> We don't do desserts often- but usually snack later in the evening.
> sometimes sweet- sometimes savory.
>
> If I make Jello every other year I'd be surprised. * * Then it is
> likely red- with fruit in it.
>
> Whipped cream helps it.
>
> Instant puddings are just as rare- * *More likely to make rice, bread,
> or custard puddings. *Even more likely to make ice cream.
>
> Mom used to make what she called 'Bavarian Cream'. * I remember
> cherries, red Jello, whipped cream, walnuts? * *I should see if
> someone has that recipe.
>

Sounds close to Nesselrode pie.

On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:49:23 -0900, (Judy Haffner)
wrote:

>
>Jell-O is probably the most popular dessert there is, going back many
>generations, and always satisfying for just the "right sweetness" to
>satisfy anyone's palate, and as they always say, "there is always room
>for Jell-O!" Most desserts are heavy and filling, particularly following
>a meal, but Jell-O always seems to go down easy. I'm talking about the
>gelatin powder and not the Jell-O puddings, although they are good too.
>
>Do you make it often at your house? Do you enjoy it? What do you best
>like in it, or prefer it plain?

We grew up on that stuff. Usually made with fruit in it. Fruit
cocktail from a can, sliced peaches or bananas (they floated on top).

We rarely make it, but I like it once in a while with whipped cream or
vanilla ice cream. Favorite flavors are the red ones.

These days, it is the food of choice the day before a colonoscopy, but
only in yellow.