Since I have been on a food theme lately (I think I will have to invest in some more Medifast coupons), I thought I would give you a list of foods that were introduced in the 1970s.

1970: Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Hamburger Helper, Morton’s salt substitute
1971: Alice Waters opens Chez Panisse, Starbucks founded, McCormick’s “Roast in a Bag Kit”
1972: Celestial Seasonings Herbal Teas, Snapple, Quaker Oates granola
1973: Egg McMuffins, Cup O’Noodles, Stove Top Stuffing, Promise (margarine), Brim (caffeine-free instant coffee)
1974: Yoplait yogurt, Miller Lite, Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Mr. Coffee
1975: Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies, Country Time lemonade, Apple & Eve juice
1976: Pop Rocks, Burger King launches its “Have it Your Way”, Starburst Fruit Chews, Oodles of Noodles, Puritan Oil, Perrier Water introduced to U.S. markets
1977: Dean & DeLuca, Twix Cookie Bars, Denny’s Grand Slam Breakfast, recyclable soda bottles, plastic grocery bags
1978: McCormick’s Lite Gravy, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream, Reggie Bar (candy), Reese’s Pieces, Whatchamacallit (candy), Arby’s Beef’n'Cheddar Sandwich
1979: Paul Proudhomme opens K-Paul Louisiana Kitchens igniting Cajun/blackened food fad, Zagat restaurant guides (New York City)

Wow! I didn’t know that Burger King was letting us “Have It Our Way” for more than 30 years now!