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OMG....I found Bosco!!!!

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Jul 15, 2012, 11:35 PM
nance425
OMG....I found Bosco!!!!
Anyone remember this stuff? Well, I shouldn't admit that I do. I found it at Big Lots and just had to buy it. Smile
I didn't know they still made it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-aCP3SVu-Q

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Jul 15, 2012, 11:52 PM
CA Lori
Wow is right. My kids always liked Bosco. I'll try to get to Big Lots and surprise them with a bottle (of course, they may not be too excited since they are now both in their 50's . . . yikes!!!).
Jul 16, 2012, 12:03 AM
cocok
So tell me about Bosco! I have never heard of it.
Jul 16, 2012, 12:16 AM
Idaho Resident
I vaguely remember Boscos BUT our family favorite was Hershey's Chocolate syrup in the cans that you punctured on both sides with a "church key!" Anyone remember those cans? Smile
Jul 16, 2012, 09:51 AM
nance425
I remember those too... Smile
Jul 16, 2012, 10:02 AM
KeepYouInStitches
I remember Hershey's in the can, but we had Nestle's Quik.

In MY home, I buy Hershey's in the plastic squeeze bottle...oh...Hershey's DARK chocolate. I keep a couple of extras in the pantry because I am NOT happy if I run out. Coffee-schmoffee. I gotta have my glass of chocolate milk in the morning. Big Grin


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Jul 16, 2012, 11:33 AM
zone9alady
Geez...I hadn't heard that word for probably 45 years! LOL! Yep, my mom used to get that when we were kids. Didn't even know they still made it!


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Jul 16, 2012, 01:08 PM
aychihuahua
Hand over the Bosco, nance, and nobody will get hurt.

I wonder if still tastes the same or if they have fudged with the recipe.

Who remembers Fox's U Bet?
Jul 16, 2012, 02:53 PM
nance425
funny acychihuahua!!! What the heck is Fox's U Bet? Are u "toying" with us??? Smile

And to tell y'all the truth. I can't remember how Bosco tastes. I haven't opened it yet, but will let you know as soon as my Hershey's is finished. DD needs chocolate in her milk, too, KUIS. Wonder if she'll like Bosco???

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Jul 16, 2012, 03:02 PM
ga.karen
I remember Bosco and Hershey's in the can and I also remember Log Cabin Syrup in a tin can.
I never liked Nestle's Quick...it left an after taste!


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Jul 16, 2012, 03:10 PM
conrad
BOSCO BEAR!
I even remember the commercials. =D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvrg_dtaxFA

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Jul 17, 2012, 07:57 AM
16paws
Oh my it really brings back memories. Now I will have that commercial running through my head all day!
Jul 17, 2012, 10:39 AM
aychihuahua
quote:
Originally posted by nance425:
funny acychihuahua!!! What the heck is Fox's U Bet? Are u "toying" with us??? Smile



It's a Brooklyn thang. :>)

New Yawkers of a certain vintage know Fox's U Bet thick chocolate syrup (made in Brooklyn since 1895) as the main ingredient in "egg creams," a soda fountain favorite. Fox's is blended with ice cold milk and seltzer water to make a creamy and refreshing summertime drink. And, it's easy to make at home. PS -- there are NO eggs in egg cream.
Jul 19, 2012, 09:19 AM
Wavy
quote:
Originally posted by aychihuahua:
Who remembers Fox's U Bet?


OMG, Yes!!!!! I knew we didn't have "BOSCO" but I could not remember the chocolate we did have. That's it, Fox's U Bet!!!!
That's the stuff of childhood dreams, thanks for making my day.
I'm originally from "Queens, New Yawk". I have no idea if it was only a New Yawk thing or not!!!


SPRING HAS F I N A L L Y SPRUNG!!!!!
Jul 19, 2012, 02:12 PM
nance425
Ok, then, you New Yawkers. I challenge you to find Fox's U Bet and post the pic. Or Bosco is one (won) on ya!!!
Jul 19, 2012, 02:21 PM
still tryin
quote:
Originally posted by nance425:
Ok, then, you New Yawkers. I challenge you to find Fox's U Bet and post the pic. Or Bosco is one (won) on ya!!!


I'm an Angeleno but I do know that Fox's u-bet is sold to restaurants now but you can order online at the WEBstaurant store. http://www.webstaurantstore.co...hopping.com+Campaign

Here is your requested picture. --

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Jul 20, 2012, 04:51 PM
Wavy
Very Good Job!!!


SPRING HAS F I N A L L Y SPRUNG!!!!!
Jul 20, 2012, 10:36 PM
nance425
Yeah, but anyone can find a picture of it. I want to know if you can find the actual item and then take a picture of it??? Smile
Jul 25, 2012, 09:43 AM
Wavy
Last weekend I went to Stop N Shop Supermarket just to pick up a couple of things.
Right on the shelf was BOSCO & FOX'S UBET!!!! I actually had my camera with me for the first time in a supermarket (went for a long walk first) but didn't take a picture of it. (sorry!) I was debating whether to buy it or not. The next time I want chocolate syrup for ice cream, that's where I'll go for FOX'S UBET!!!


SPRING HAS F I N A L L Y SPRUNG!!!!!
Jul 25, 2012, 10:43 PM
nance425
I wonder why we're seeing these "old" items now? I've never seen them in the stores before.
Jul 26, 2012, 09:04 AM
River City Girl
I love Fox's ubet!!! I didn't know it was made in Brooklyn, I, too was born in Brooklyn. Come to think of it I moved out of New York and have not had it since.
Jul 27, 2012, 07:29 AM
Indexlady
Just yesterday I was walking by the isle, didn't need to go down it. Right there near the end of the isle was--BOSCO!

Interesting. I wonder if there is a movement to bring back items for the Baby Boomers "memory lane" kind of thing, perhaps to introduce it to a new generation--their grandkids.
Jul 28, 2012, 04:59 PM
lady of shallot
quote:
It's a Brooklyn thang. :>)

Just asked DH who was born and brought up in Bklyn (Greenpoint/williamsburg) and he never heard of it, but does love his Hershey's in a glass of cold milk.

I remember Bosco too! How about Ovaltine? My dad used to want me always to drink that to "build" myself up!
Aug 13, 2012, 06:34 AM
Charcoalsmom
Oh, wow, I remember Bosco! I don't think my mom ever bought it but I sure remember it.

Gosh, IR, now that you mentioned it, I do vaguely remember those cans with the keys.

Wow, such a nice trip jogging a few memories that I had totally forgotten about.