Tag Archives: Food

Places: The DAIRY FREEZ Restaurant in Essex, ON

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Reaume family has run this establishment since 1954 and it has become an iconic landmark and family destination in Essex County. They serve ice cream, classic American foods, and other treats. But perhaps the coolest contribution (see what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Places, Restaurants, Reviews, Signage | Tagged Essex County, Food, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Stand, Mike Reaume, Places, Restaurants, Reviews, Roadside Attractions, Signage, The Dairy Freez | Leave a comment

Disney/Pyrex Reusable Storage Bags

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes Disney creeps into my ‘regular’ life. Case in point is this Disney/Pyrex reusable platinum silicone storage bag. We were picking up a kitchen gadget at our local dollar store and saw a display for these sandwich bags. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Food, Kitchen | Tagged Characters, Corelle Brands, Environmentally Friendly, Food, Kitchen, Made in China, Pyrex, Reuse, Sandwich Bags, Silicone, Storage Bags, The True Original | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday: Darkwing Duck Happy Meal Toy

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

1992. The city is bleak. Villainy is everywhere. But so is ‘He’ who flaps in the night! He will stop the crime in its tracks… after he goes through the local McDonalds drive-thru for a Happy Meal, complete with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Foodie Friday, Promotions, Television, Toys | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Darkwing Duck, Disney Channel, Figurines, Food, Foodie Friday, Happy Meal, McDonalds, Plastic, Promotions, PVC, Television, Toys | Leave a comment

Book Review: Cracker Jack Prizes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Abbeville Press Year: 1989 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-55859-000-5 (First Edition) “Crackerjacks – Likely a fresh slang phrase when… (it was) applied to (this) product.” Who doesn’t remember this candy when growing up? Would it surprise you to learn that it is just … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Books, Characters, Food, Toys | Tagged Advertising, Alex Jaramillo, Bingo, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Candy, Characters, Cracker Jack, Crackerjacks, Food, Premiums, Reviews, Toys | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday: Vintage Donald Duck Cola Bottle

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

General Beverages Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was licensed by Disney to make Donald Duck Cola from 1952 to 1955. Vintage Donald Duck Cola bottles aren’t especially rare but they can fetch up to $20.00 US for just one or up … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Food, Foodie Friday | Tagged Bottles, Characters, Cola, Collectibles, Donald Duck, Donald Duck Cola, Drinks, Food, Foodie Friday, General Beverages Inc., Pop, Soda | Leave a comment

Goofy Souvenir Sipper by Monogram Products

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Thirsty? Then you might be interested in this Goofy souvenir sipper by Monogram Products Inc. It’s plastic but sturdy and not just a little bit fun! Actually, it’s a lot of fun! Let’s have a look at our new drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Food, Merchandise, Souvenirs, Theme Parks | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Drinks, Food, Goofy, Made in China, Merchandise, Monogram Products, Mugs, Sipper, Souvenirs, Theme Parks | Leave a comment

Chef Mickey Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Disney, or at least their licensees, like to reuse shapes and themes. These Chef Mickey salt & pepper shakers are a classic example. I call these the ‘castle top’ shakers because of the unique shape, especially around the tops. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Food, Kitchen | Tagged Characters, Chef Mickey, Food, Japan, Kitchen, Mickey Mouse, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

MINI BRANDS Brands Edition Collectible Figures

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Just a few days ago I did a post on the Disney Store Edition of this merchandise line. But I just had to explore what at least one other of these odd little miniature marvels was all about. And so … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Kitchen, Toys | Tagged 5 Surprise, Advertising, Collectibles, Figurines, Fla-Vor-Ice, Food, Kitchen, Mini Brands, Royal Pudding Mix, Series 3, Swizzels Love Hearts, The Laughing Cow, Toys, Zuru | Leave a comment

Orange Bird Florida Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I am constantly amazed at what shows up in my little corner of the world! My small town in Canada is a 24-hour drive from Walt Disney World in Florida, but still I find many vintage Disney souvenirs popping up … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise, Souvenirs, Walt Disney World | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Florida, Florida Citrus Commission, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise, Orange Bird, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Souvenirs, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Candy-filled Plastic Egg

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I’ll admit that I’m not a sequel lover. I believe Disney has dragged Pixar down into what I affectionally call ‘Sequel Hell’. Whereas Walt Disney said that ‘you can’t top pigs with pigs’, modern Disney the Corporation said ‘of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Food, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Bunny, Buzz Lightyear, Candy, Characters, Ducky, Food, Frankford, Jelly Beans, Keepsake, Little Bo Peep, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Plastic Egg, Tangy Candy, Toy Story 4, Woody | Leave a comment