35+ People Shared the Food That Reminds Them of Their Childhood

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Everyone has different foods that trigger certain memories — and below are some examples that people shared on social media. Maybe some of these foods on this list will remind you of your childhood!

4th of July Popsicles

When you were a kid, there were very few things as exciting as hearing that ice cream truck jingle from a distance. You’d run back inside to grab some change and head out in hopes to catch the truck in time. That’s why people are often transported back to their youth when they take a bite from a 4th of July popsicle.

4th of July Popsicles

Gumdrops

Spending days or summers with the grandparents is a wonderful memory that many people hold dear. There were some things that you would get at grandma and grandpa’s house that you just didn’t have access to when you were at home.

Gumdrops

Many people equate this to certain candies, like butterscotch candies or gumdrops. There’s something about those sugar-coated sweets that just send you back to those sweet days.

Beef Stew

On cool fall days, it was always great to come home to a warm soup or stew. There’s something about those flavors and textures that can bring you back to happy memories sitting around the table with the family.

Beef Stew

Of these, beef stew may be the most memorable. And though every family would have their own recipe, the feelings that were inspired by eating it were the same — love and family.

Chipped Beef

Many families occasionally make breakfast for dinner. For some kids growing up, this is an exciting time because not only is the food delicious, but you get to eat things that you normally wouldn’t be able to during the evening hours.

Chipped Beef

For some families, that meant chipped beef — a form of beef that’s pressed, salted, dried, and sliced into thin pieces. When those kids grow up and find this dish again, it will definitely elicit some wonderful memories.