SNEAKING off to the kitchen in the middle of the night? In this weather you certainly need those thick bed socks to keep the twinkle toes warm, even tucked into a pair of the old Grosby slippers (okay very 20th century, so let’s say the moccies). And Bradley of Boort is also urging foam insoles. According to his latest Treemendous Sign, the insoles help with memory retention. Could be a booming market over the US after recent debate between White House aspirants.
WHY would you want to head into the kitchen during the middle of the night? A snack of course and one of the country dinner table sweet nibbles in making a comeback. Big lolly maker Allens told us last week that the spearmint leaves are back in production. You know, those green and sugar-sprinkled that nanna would have in a bowl for when guests or neighbours dropped in. The spearmint tree was knocked down a decade ago but fans have been told to see that back on shelves next month.
NOT universal praise for the return of an Aussie favourite though. “So they’re bringing back spearmint leaves but got rid of Fantales?” one fan, clearly with a bent for chewing on silver screen trivia, opined.
ADDING to the old is new again theme, the same company is bringing back the chewy orange Sherbies.
ONE thing is for certain. These old-time sweet favourites will come in plastic bags. No ducking down to the nearest milkbar with money from your container returns for a 10-centre bag of mixed lollies.