The iconic Big Mac. If you were born in 1982 there were most likely vol au vents at your Christening because these small canap bites were a big hit back then. The doll brand set every toy industry sales record for three . They were originally sold under the less-than-exciting name of Refreshing Mints. Within a year they were renamed for the sound the mints make when they rattle inside the box. Can you believe there used to be Thanksgivings without green bean casseroles? 1982 - FDA Approves First GMO Humulin, insulin produced by genetically engineered E. coli bacteria, appears on the market. Benne wafers Food historians tell us benne/sesame seeds were introduced to colonial-era America by West African slaves. Since Go-Gurts could be easily frozen and thawed, they were perfect for lunchboxes like this. This pale golden drink was a lighter, more refreshing alternative to British ales and stouts and made its way into pubs up and down the land in 1961. the Extra-Terrestrial was released. However, by the time it trickled down from the tables of royal households to the masses it was 1984. Over 40 tons of poisonous gas leaked out of a Union carbide pesticide factory. The first Starbucks store opened this year in Seattle, selling specialty coffee beans and fine teas. The creator of the Twinkie (1930). When he died in 1984 there were over 7,500 McDonald's restaurants. 1982 The International Whaling Commission (IWC) voted to ban commercial whaling beginning with the 1985/86 season. Super Mario Bros. 9. (The Mets lost, 5-1). Delicious. The first four flavours were lime, lemon, strawberry and orange. Remarkably, it took 13 years for the business to become what Starbucks is known for today: coffee bars and gourmet coffee drinks. Did you know most of the products made in 1964 still exist today? Pop-Tarts were a big hit with busy kidsand parents. 1983 Rolla N. Harger died. This smooth pate was made with brandy and butter for a really indulgent treat. Junk foods that came out the year you were born - Wales Online It had a wrapper of patriotic red, white and blue, with a name likely in homage to the weapon developed during the war. Still reminisce about 80s food or recipes from the 60s? 1965 Nutella (Image: pr agency one) Chocolatier and confectionery maker Pietro Ferrero. This frozen choice is made with lashings of Dulce de Leche caramel sauce and serves six guests. He developed a special variety for the fluffiest, most tender homemade popcorn. Top Ten Uniquely '80s Foods - Serious Eats Looking to distinguish his pizza from the typical thin crust slices available at the time, Ike Sewell, owner of Pizzeria Uno (the original restaurant in Chicago) created something unique.