Thursday, May 5, 2011

Simple Pleasure: Instant Chocolate Pudding

When I was pregnant with my first son, my favorite snack was Jello instant chocolate pudding topped with salted peanuts. I would sit in bed at night, place the bowl on my belly, and watch in delight as Yusef would literally kick around in there and move the bowl from left to right.

For some reason, many years ago, all Jello products went off the grocery store shelves never to return again. The other day, a friend gave me four boxes of instant pudding that someone had given her -- 2 chocolate and 2 vanilla. They are a Meijer brand which is a grocery store chain in Michigan where my aunt lives. Stores are also located in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

I added some peanuts and a bit of coconut for a sweet treat to start the weekend.
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For more simple pleasures, please visit Dayle at A Collection of This and That. Hope you are having a great day! Peace & blessings, Tammy
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35 comments:

  1. ClausMay 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    sounds yummy! anything chocolate: I want! :o) But I have never tried Jello; not something you find around here that easily.
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    When I was pregnant all I craved was salads.... Tossed...Macaroni...seafood...potatoe...To this day I love salads!!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  3. Kay KMay 5, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Sounds and looks yummy !~~enjoy ~~~

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Jello makes Instant Pudding...I buy it all the time. And our local Kroeger makes one, too. Perhaps you can't get it there? I can send some if you'd like!
    Did you ever make that old recipe with instant pudding topped with cool whip and a pecan crust? I think it was called "Better Than Sex". lol
    Nice photo of you and Yusef! That's about how I looked, too! Big hair and big belly!
    Later alligator...gotta go out while it's nice!

    Hugs
    Jan

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  5. CindyMay 5, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Can't say I have ever tried that, but think I might just have too. It's chocolate and anything with chocolate I will try. :)

    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  6. Heather - The Good LifeMay 5, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Sounds good Tammy. Great photo of you and a fun memory. We have Meijer stores here in the Cinti area. Thanks for popping over to my "place" this morning. Hope you have an enjoyable weekend. :-)

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  7. Caterina GiglioMay 5, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    looks great and enjoyed the photo of you too! sweet story!!

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  8. SusanMay 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Hi Tammy...So glad you got the pudding. Uh oh. Could that be?????? Preggie? Hee hee Just kidding. Loved the photo. Enjoy all the rest of the pudding. Susan

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  9. ChristineMay 5, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    What a combination!
    Woo hoo! I'm off to make some myself. I've got the ingredients.

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  10. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I would never know that is you!!! HA! How wonderful that you got to enjoy a sweet treat today. Even better that it reminded of you special memories from so long ago. Sounds like a nice way to start the weekend. Hope it is a good one for you!!!

    XOXOXO
    Renee

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  11. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMay 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Oooh ... yum! I love chocolate pudding. I generally top mine with pecans and Cool Whip. I'll have to try peanuts and coconut. I can't believe you don't have Jell-O products in your stores. Not cool.

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  12. LindaMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Sweet memory and sweet treat. Love the photo.

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  13. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    It sounds like an early Mother's Day treat! And it sounds delicious too :)

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  14. Happy@HomeMay 6, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Adding salted peanuts to chocolate pudding is something I'd never thought of, but it sure does sound scrumptious. I'll have to try it.
    We used to always shop at Meijer's when we lived in Michigan.

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  15. My Grama's SoulMay 6, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Oh boy.....do I ever remember chocolate pudding. As a kid...it was one of my favorites....only my mom made the kind you had to cook on the stove. I'm not sure the instant was even invented then!! LOL LOL

    xo

    Jo

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  16. DianeMay 6, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    I'm glad you got your hands on some, Tammy. Nothing like those good old tastes. Diane

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  17. Ms.DaisyMay 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Hi,
    I really do like a good chocolate pudding but never thought of salted peanuts or coconut! May have to try that combo. Great picture!


    ~Jean

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  18. Draffin BearsMay 6, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Hi Tammy,

    I enjoyed reading your lovely story and beautiful photo of you. Isn't it funny how you so often had cravings when you were pregnant.
    I used to love instant puddings too.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. Joan HallMay 6, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Chocolate (in almost any form) is certainly a simple pleasure.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  20. TrishMay 6, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    What a nice gift from your friend!
    I'm sure you felt content tucking into your chocolate pudding.. and thinking back to that special time of waiting :-)
    blessings..Trish

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  21. MarietteMay 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Dearest Tammy,

    What a fond memory shared! Now Yusef might understand it better while tasting him Mom's cravings at that time...
    Have a look at my incredible futuristic video!

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  22. Angela RichardsonMay 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Sometimes you just NEED!!chocolate. This sounds yummy

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  23. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Now that is a delicious memory in a bowl!!

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  24. DebbieMay 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh goodness... I hope Jello pudding never goes off the market here. I'd be sunk because it's a favorite, favorite treat. In fact, when I opened this thumbnail, I started smiling in anticipation.

    Now, I've never even thought to add peanuts. I'm imagining the taste right now, and YUM.

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  25. Tammy @ Type AMay 6, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    thanks for the sweet comment on my post! looks like you've been every where, how exciting!

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  26. ColleenMay 6, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Tammy, Thanks so much for stopping by and your sweet comments!! You have a beautiful blog - love the pictures and so nice to see a reader come from so faraway!!

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  27. Yarni Gras!May 6, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    how sweet to get some again.....

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  28. crochet ladyMay 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    It's funny the cravings we get. I craved apple crisp with my first. One time I even ate a square pan full by myself :)

    Chocolate pudding sounds good. Before I had kids I didn't even like chocolate, now I can't seem to get enough. I wonder why that is.

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  29. nannyMay 6, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That's funny....was he getting a little chocolate high? We still have jello puddings here, it you want some, give me your address....be glad to send you a supply! I am a vanilla lover myself!

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  30. TannaMay 6, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Simple pleasures are the very best... and chocolate and salty peanuts... I think you were at the zenith of pleasures! And, Yusef must have thougt so too! LOL! blessings ~ tanna

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  31. glorMay 7, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Never tried salted peanuts on the pudding, I must try that, sounds so very good. How cute is this picture of you and Yusef! LOL Happy Mother's Day.

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  32. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Wow, you mean there is no Jell-O to be found anywhere in Kuwait? Not even another brand?

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  33. MelissaMay 9, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I too was a big fan of chocolate pudding when pregnant with Muni. I would actually go through a six pack without blinking an eye. I dont know why they don't have even jell-0 here anymore. I love being nostalgic. Are you missing begin pregnant my friend...lol! Glad to know that you got to indulge in one of your favortie past time treats.

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  34. KathleenMay 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I'm not sure what kind of pudding Jell O is but add nuts to anything and I'll eat it! Great photo by the way.

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  35. CaroleMay 14, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    That reminds me of the instant flan from a box my aunt used to make for me. I've never forgotten it. It was sooooo good.

    hugs,
    Carole

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