Have you ever gone through a phase with a certain food...

[Janice]

....that you just can't get enough of it? The craving stops as suddenly as it starts. This isn't about foods you love, it's about phases with a certain food...that eventually ended.

For the past couple of months, I've been on a hot cocoa kick. I just made my nightly mug of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate cocoa. :happyface

Many years ago, I was obsessed with those individual packets of flavored Quaker oatmeal, to the point that I couldn't eat them for a couple of years after the phase ended.

I used to eat too many Altoids when I worked in an office, to the point that I'd get a stomach ache, but no more.

Ladies, feel free to weigh in with your pregnancy cravings. Let's hear about those pickles and ice cream. ;)

[Ireneparalegal]

OMG, when I was pregnant with my son, I had this bad craving for cranberry juice. There went my boyfriend at two in the morning searching for it. :rofl:

I hated vegetables as a child and as a teen, but when I became pregnant with my first child, I suddenly had to have tomatos, brocolli, and cheese(something else I hated)...God, it was crazy. To this day I love all of those foods.

When I was pregnant with my second daughter, CHILI DOGS...couldn't get enough of them. I had to have three whenever I ate them. I never got sick or had any naseau. I WOULD EAT.

I know what you mean abt food cravings. I had just thought of this the other day, funny you bring it up. I was craving Lasagna real bad for like three days. I mean real bad was the craving; I was eating different stuff but that damn craving wouldn't go away. I went and bought a frozen version of lasagna...FINALLY, THE CRAVING WENT AWAY. It was so damn good.

[Dutabi84]

I ate tuna like it was going out of style a couple years ago. Then stopped one day, and haven't had it since.

I am now in the midst of a waffle/hot pocket phase. Barring the discovery of mangled insects in either one of those, I won't be done eating those anytime soon.

[Janice]

I am now in the midst of a waffle/hot pocket phase. Barring the discovery of mangled insects in either one of those, I won't be done eating those anytime soon.
You didn't read that article about the mangled insects in those? ;)

[Janice]

I was craving Lasagna real bad for like three days. I mean real bad was the craving; I was eating different stuff but that damn craving wouldn't go away. I went and bought a frozen version of lasagna...FINALLY, THE CRAVING WENT AWAY. It was so damn good.
Okay Irene, I know from your posts that you're a hell of a good cook, so you had to really be craving it if you bought the frozen stuff, lol. Stouffers? I think they have the best frozen food going.

[MsOrange]

Ferror Rochet. Only at Christmas. It hits like a ton of bricks; I can sit and eat 12 of them at a time and not get sick. Then after Christmas, I could love 'em or leave 'em.

[Number 9 Dream]

Oh yes, I've gone through sooo many food phases, it's not even funny! :lol: I just got over my cheese phase--I was seriously craving cheese all the time (I usually wanted american cheese wrapped around pretzel rods, and cheese on all my sandwiches). It's winding down now, though.

About a year ago, I was going through a serious Subway phase :lol: I literally had to have a veggie or turkey sub every day for lunch or else I got cranky...I'd still eat it every day if I could (but I don't because it's too costly now). Along with the Subway phase, I was also going through a Baked Sour Cream Lays chips phase because I'd get that all the time with my Subway meal (and even wanted it for snacking at home...damn, those things are so addicting!)

Hmm, what else? Oh, when I was 16 or so, I went through an instant mashed potato phase. My friend Ann and I used to make those Betty Crocker instant mashed potatoes all the time :)

Right now I'd say I'm going through a 'breakfast foods' phase. I am craving pancakes with syrup all the time...so random.

Damn, I am so amazed that I didn't gain 500 lbs! :lol:

[tdf4077]

A few years ago, I had this odd craving for buffalo wild wings like every day! It was disgusting!

Recently, I've been onto Nachos for some reason!

Now if only I could get onto like apples or something good for you!

[Ireneparalegal]

Okay Irene, I know from your posts that you're a hell of a good cook, so you had to really be craving it if you bought the frozen stuff, lol. Stouffers? I think they have the best frozen food going.
You got that right. LOL ...I used to make Lasagna (used to being the operative word here...LOL) and yes, I was desperate and having to kill the craving. It was good. I can't remember what brand it was, it was in an orange box.

Buffalo wings (spicy please) seems to be the craving lately. I had it twice this week.

[Studio 60]

earlier in the year i was in love with cinnimon raison bagels. i had one every day when i came home from school.

and i also was into deviled eggs. i made like 24 of them and ate them all in 2 days alone.

[tdf4077]

About a month ago, I went through this phase, where I had to have value meal # 6 (spicey chicken sandwich) at Jack in the Box. I am really happy, that particular craving for short lived (too fattening!!!)pig:

ah jeez! I miss Jack in the Box! I grew up w/them all over, but there isn't one anywhere near here :(

[Brieannas21]

When I was pregnant with my first daughter I craved Hot things, no matter what it was. I would get Jalapeno’s and cut them up on sandwiches. I would get hot pickles and chips. Mexican food was a weekly thing at my house

When I was pregnant with my second daughter I craved chili cheese dogs, I ate them about 3 times a week. And I also craved cheese, I would put it on just about anything. And since then I can't even look at a hotdog without getting sick to my stomach. Last month I tried to eat a chili dog and I started to gag. Just the thought makes me nauseous.

[jie3]

http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Kelloggs_Cornflakes_500g.jpg

Can't star my day without 'em!


J

[Brian Damage]

I had an oatmeal fix not too long ago. I couldn't get enough, now, eh.

[Janice]

I've had an on again, off again, fixation with the candy, Starburst. Last year, during one of the on phases, the candy yanked out an old filling. No more of those, lol.

[Ireneparalegal]

I've had an on again, off again, fixation with the candy, Starburst. Last year, during one of the on phases, the candy yanked out an old filling. No more of those, lol.
I always had a fear of that happening...I figured it was just my crazy thoughts...NOW! you proved me right!!! NO MORE FOR ME EITHER. :eek:

[Janice]

I always had a fear of that happening...I figured it was just my crazy thoughts...NOW! you proved me right!!! NO MORE FOR ME EITHER. :eek:
It happened to me with a piece of caramel candy too. I take very good care of my teeth, but let's face it, our teeth age along with the rest of us. I'm very careful with what I eat now. I've got fillings that are 40 years old, lol.

[Ireneparalegal]

It happened to me with a piece of caramel candy too. I take very good care of my teeth, but let's face it, our teeth age along with the rest of us. I'm very careful with what I eat now. I've got fillings that are 40 years old, lol.
Mine are at least 34 yrs. old. YIKES!!!!!! :eek:

[PZelda]

Ohhhhh god, yes.

When I was in 8th grade - 11th or 12th grade, I was OBSESSED with eating Lipton Spanish rice. MMMM good stuff.

For the longest time after that, it was Lipton Creamy Chicken rice.

Now I'm back to eating Lipton Spanish rice again. :lol:

Ohhhhh god, there were so many phases... Onion rings. Grilled cheese sandwiches. Hash browns. Chicken egg rolls. Frozen beef pizza. I'm sure there is more. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

Ohhhhh god, yes.

When I was in 8th grade - 11th or 12th grade, I was OBSESSED with eating Lipton Spanish rice. MMMM good stuff.

For the longest time after that, it was Lipton Creamy Chicken rice.

Now I'm back to eating Lipton Spanish rice again. :lol:

Ohhhhh god, there were so many phases... Onion rings. Grilled cheese sandwiches. Hash browns. Chicken egg rolls. Frozen beef pizza. I'm sure there is more. :lol:
"Lipton...you have a new spokesperson!" :D

[Janice]

Mine are at least 34 yrs. old. YIKES!!!!!! :eek:
Last year, I was at the dentist twice, getting fillings replaced. How nuts is that? :lol: I'm obsessed with oral hygiene. I go for cleanings twice a year, brush my teeth four times a day, floss daily...and in my 40s, I'm getting new fillings, just because I love candy.

Let my foolishness be a lesson to you Irene. Our teeth age. It can happen to anyone, at any age, but moreso as we hit our 40s.

[Ireneparalegal]

Last year, I was at the dentist twice, getting fillings replaced. How nuts is that? :lol: I'm obsessed with oral hygiene. I go for cleanings twice a year, brush my teeth four times a day, floss daily...and in my 40s, I'm getting new fillings, just because I love candy.

Let my foolishness be a lesson to you Irene. Our teeth age. It can happen to anyone, at any age, but moreso as we hit our 40s.
My dad spent a bajillion dollars on the dentist, on braces, etc. I HAVE TO KEEP MY TEETH!!! I swear, if I lose any of my teeth, I will die!!!!! I enjoy going to the dentist...it just feels good to have my teeth cleaned professionally. I don't mind the pain.

[Janice]

Ferror Rochet. Only at Christmas. It hits like a ton of bricks; I can sit and eat 12 of them at a time and not get sick. Then after Christmas, I could love 'em or leave 'em.
Some cravings are seasonal. You can't buy eggnog year-round most places, but I'd only want it during the Christmas season anyway.

[LuLu Rogers]

I often get cravings for those Cadbury Cream Eggs that you can only get around Easter time.

I've had a craving for pizza here lately, Papa John's preferably, lol. ;)

[AB]

Peanut M&M's were a craving that was hard to kick. If I even see that yellow
bag, it comes back.

[Yooch]

I love White Castle hamburgers--at the White Castle restaurants, which are located back east and parts of the midwest. There are no White Castle restaurants here in California, so far as I know. You can buy them in the frozen foods department, but they are not the same.

[Yooch]

http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Kelloggs_Cornflakes_500g.jpg

Can't star my day without 'em!

Have you had Corn Flakes with banana? It's great, especially when the Corn Flakes are from a freshly opened box. (Same for Rice Krispies)


J

[moeee]

Sometimes i would have a craving for Keebler's ELFugde cookies.

Every time i buy them, i cant stop eating them. they are sooo good!

By the end of the night, they are gone.

Now, i dont buy them anymore because i know i cant control myself. lol

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Back in 2005 when I first started my diet, I cut out all the bad things.. sodas, chips, etc. And in return I craved chocolate like it was nobodys business. I literally had to have it everyday whether it was in a SlimFast shake, a Hershey Kiss, health bar, ANYTHING.. but if I didnt have a taste of it everyday Id go out of my way and buy some. It finally wore off after 8 months or so. Recently I was on a peanut butter kick which wasnt as severe. I was also like that with mixed nuts.

I used to eat oatmeal every single day, if not twice but it wasnt so much a craving, it was just a healthy meal and kept me full. After 2 years of it just about everyday, Im kinda sick of it now. Last year at a restaurant I had a crabcake, and ever since then Ive been in love with them and I used to buy them frozen and buy them at the seafood counter all the time.

[jie3]

Have you had Corn Flakes with banana? It's great, especially when the Corn Flakes are from a freshly opened box. (Same for Rice Krispies)


Yeah, with about half a bowl of milk, then mush it all together. MMMMMMMMMMMMM

[cmcb06]

I used to be and still am obsessed like that with chocholate, anykind of chocholate I go bonkers over. BUt fortunately i'm usually able to control my urge, but whenever i see a box of RUssell Stovers carmel center chocholates, oooh it gets hard those are my true biggest addition.

[swedeace]

Yes, and they are things I can take or leave. I pick them up for a while and then don't mind eating/drinking them for a period of time. Should I come across them again or get an instant craving, I'm back to picking up the habit for a period of time all over again like déjà vu.

There was a time in late summer/early autumn 2006 when I noted and decided to try a bottle of Ben & Jerry's bottled shakes. I saw the Cherry Garcia (cherry and chocolate) bottle and bought it. It was damn expensive! It was $1.99 for an 8oz. bottle, but I liked loved it! It was devilishly tasty that I obsessed over it for a couple of months. I can take it or leave it.

I am not a huge chocolate eater, but I do get periodic cravings over 3 Musketeers. I do love that chocolate bar! Once I bite into one, I end up obsessing over it for some days/weeks in a row. Then, I just don't pick it up for a period of time and so on. It's cyclical.

Same with other snacks like Corn Nuts, Limón Lay's chips, sunflower seeds, etc. I'll post more once they come to mind.

[Karen*]

I go through those every three hours. :lol:

[Already Gone]

Right now, it's Watermelon, Blue Raspberry and Apple Jollyranchers. I can't get enough of them.

Five years ago, it was Dunkin Donuts Coolattas for most of the summer.

[Dutabi84]

You didn't read that article about the mangled insects in those? ;)

Nah. :lol: But I'm sure there are contries, like Thailand, that probably throw insects in their waffles on purpose.

[Sharop]

When I was a child, there was a time when I ate cucumber sandwiches (with mayonnaise) a lot.

Then, when I was about 11/12, I'd eat bread with both mustard and mayonnaise on it (I mixed it together, so it looked like a faint yellow sauce.) Everyone else in my family thought it was disgusting, but I like it.

I'm really getting into Subway sandwiches, although I don't crave them. I don't have them all that regularly, either, but I enjoy them. I don't think there's any type of food I particularly yearn for now.

[SBTB Geek]

-Bananas and Creme, cinnamon loaf (Starbucks)
-Bacon, Egg, and Cheese buscuit (McD's)
-Cookie/Ice Cream sandwiches

They're my weak spots, and I get over them in phases.

[EmoJoe]

my dad always goes through periods where he buys the same food over and over and soon enough, we're all sick of it lol.

as for me, right now i'm on an oreo kick and a peanut butter obsession. and milk/chocolate milk.

[Penny Lane]

During my first pregnancy I craved cheese popcorn and I could not get along without Franco American canned spaghetti.puke:

[swedeace]

I just thought of another food phase that I am craving at the moment. Lowfat cottage cheese with fiery-hot Doritos. Mmmmm..... This one comes and goes, and it just came this time. I am on my way to shop at a local store to purchase a bag of those Doritos. I already have the cottage cheese. Yeah, that's it. That will be my breakfast.... :drool:

[Brent88]

I am addicted to Reeses/Kit Kats mostly right now(and occasionally other chocolate stuff). I eat it just to be eating it in the middle of the day some days! :lol:

[Courtnee]

Buffalo Wings, lately. Along with those buffalo chicken snaker things.

[Yooch]

Right now, it's Watermelon, Blue Raspberry and Apple Jollyranchers. I can't get enough of them.

Five years ago, it was Dunkin Donuts Coolattas for most of the summer.

Among my students at school, the Watermelon and Apple Jollyranchers are the usual favorites; you're right.

[Yooch]

Every now and then I get a craving for 'chicharrones' (pork rinds) dipped in Tapatio, or some other salsa.

[Number 9 Dream]

Oh my god, buffalo chicken snackers are sooo good :heart: I had two of them for dinner the other night :drool:


Buffalo Wings, lately. Along with those buffalo chicken snaker things.

[swedeace]

My latest food craving phase is chocolate soy milk. Mmmmm.... :drool: Unfortunately, I have already finished a carton of the drink, so I don't have any at the moment to feed my craving. :lol:

[Janice]

Dear God, save me from myself with these suckers.

http://www.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/162073.jpg

[Number 9 Dream]

OMG, YES. Those are sooo addicting! :lol:

Dear God, save me from myself with these suckers.

http://www.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/162073.jpg

[Janice]

OMG, YES. Those are sooo addicting! :lol:
They should be as illegal as heroin. :lol: I love the cheddar ones, but my husband loves the Bold Mix.

[Dutabi84]

My latest food craving phase is chocolate soy milk. Mmmmm.... :drool: Unfortunately, I have already finished a carton of the drink, so I don't have any at the moment to feed my craving. :lol:

That's good stuff. Along with the regular soy milk.