For several days, I’ve been wanting Kool-Aid. Why? Not a clue! Maybe it’s because as a child, Kool-Aid was served often and the security of my childhood is something I’m missing these days. Maybe it’s because I’m subconsciously concerned that we may be left with nothing to drink but water if this goes on for months. I can’t explain it but I wanted Kool-Aid badly.
I looked at all the online places where I order – Walmart, Target, Amazon. Nope . . all I could find was either the pre-sweetened Kool-Aid or the already made drinks in disposable containers. I just wanted the old fashioned Kool-Aid. I kept thinking about it and how could I get Kool-Aid without going out.
Yesterday I was sitting, wishing my Kool-Aid craze would go away and I remembered seeing some Kool-Aid packets in the container where I keep all my seasoning packets. You know – the meat marinades you mix up, the dressing mixes, the chili seasoning . . I’ve had this plastic container for probably 40 years. It used to hang on the inside of a closet door but now it sits on top of my fridge. I grabbed it . . and . . lucky me! There were 32 packets of Kool-Aid.
I quickly made a jar of Kool-Aid.
Just when I think I’m going to get rid of all the clutter and if I haven’t used something in a long time, I’m not keeping it . . this happens and it makes me want to never throw anything away. I’m so glad to have 31 packets of Kool-Aid left. That may well be enough to last me through my lifetime but . . these are strange times and I can’t be certain of anything.
Vicky says
I’m 65 and I love Kool-Aid. My favorite is grape with a squeeze of lemon. If I don’t have lemons I’ll add a little apple cider vinegar. That’s how my mom made it for us kids. Sometimes I’ll make a sort of syrup out of kool-aid and squirt it over shaved ice. So good in hot weather.
Lee says
I’ve often remembered Kool-Aid from childhood too. Our family would mix it using only half the amount of sugar. Anything more than that was just too sweet – maybe it was just that we’d grown accustomed to it. We tried the pre-sweetened and passed on by that really quickly. Nostalgic things can certainly bring comfort in trying times.
Dottie says
I think at this stressful time we’re all facing, we look for/want comfort. Kool-Aid is DEFINITELY a comfort item from childhood – it was our summertime drink and also a drink from church events. Something affordable and also a treat. AND, it does have to be the old fashioned kind, not pre-sweetened, LOL.
Rebecca in SoCal says
Why not pre-sweetened? Do you use less sugar, too, or do you use something else to sweeten?
Judy Laquidara says
I do use less sugar. The recommendation I think is 1 up and I use about 1/2 up. Also, the pre-sweetened is way more expensive when you figure the cost of sugar.
Rebecca in SoCal says
I understand!
Nelle Coursey says
I used to love Kool Aid when I was a kid! It was the only thing we had sweet to drink Couldn’t have sodas because we didn’t have money to spend on them. The Kool Aid was cheap! But we loved it! I even like Hawaiian Punch!
Susan Nixon says
LOL, my younger one lives on Kool-Aid, and I buy it all the time, in just the flavors he likes.
Toni Macomb says
We drank Kool Aid all the time as kids. A family of five kids. It was cheap. As an adult I NEVER drank it although my husband took it on camping/hunting trips. One time I got lost when they were out hunting and I was exploring. I found, and recognized, a landmark that required that I literally climb up hand over hand to get to where we were camped. I was hot and thirsty and I was never more glad that he had packed in Kool Aid. No more turning my nose up at Kool Aid! Simple drink. Nostalgic times!