The Bobby Bones Show opened a conversation about food, fasting, and unusual snack combinations. Angel from Arkansas called in to share a childhood favorite: popcorn mixed with Cherry Kool-Aid. She explained that the Kool-Aid would dissolve into the popcorn, coating it with flavor, and that it was a comfort snack she grew up eating.
That led into a discussion about other unconventional food habits from childhood. Bobby shared that Kool-Aid was a staple in their house because it was inexpensive, and it was often turned into homemade popsicles. Water and Kool-Aid were poured into ice trays, toothpicks were added, and once frozen, they became small popsicles. Amy’s memory involved mixing peanut butter and honey in a bowl and eating it straight with a spoon. The snack was learned at a cousin’s house, where late-night trips to the kitchen were common. The peanut butter and honey were stirred together until smooth and eaten directly from the bowl. Amy also admitted she likes mac and cheese with ketchup, a combination that immediately divided the room. While some still eat it that way, others said the pairing didn’t work for them at all.
The conversation then shifted to fruit combinations. Eddie liked watermelon with chili powder for a summer snack, especially when topped with Lucas, a seasoning blend that includes chili, salt, and lime. He also sometimes likes to add salt to watermelon or cantaloupe, or even pepper. The chili seasoning was noted as something picked up later in life, particularly in Texas, and tied to Mexican food culture. Lunchbox mentioned SpaghettiOs with pepper and Parmesan cheese, which was described as simple but good. This led to joking comparisons with more standard combinations like ice cream with chocolate sauce or peaches with ice cream, which were acknowledged as less unusual.
