17 Nostalgic British Foods from the 80s and 90s We Almost Forgot
Culinary trends come and go, and nowhere is this more evident than in the long-forgotten dishes of the 1980s and 1990s.
TL;DR
- The 1980s and 1990s were characterized by specific culinary trends, many of which have since been forgotten.
- Dishes like vol-au-vents, pineapple and cheese on sticks, and desserts topped with glacé cherries were popular.
- Spam fritters, a wartime invention, were a common comfort food made from fried Spam in batter.
- Jam Roly Poly, a suet pastry filled with jam and often served with custard, was a beloved school dinner pudding.
- Melba toast, named after Dame Nellie Melba, was a refined accompaniment to pâté or soup, made from twice-toasted thin white bread.
- Blancmange, a smooth, set pudding made from milk, sugar, and a setting agent, was popular at children's parties.