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Mar 14, 2014
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At some point in the 1980s, my family became obsessed with places that has Salad Bars. Being younger than everyone else in my household, I was not yet completely on board the “vegetables are awesome” train. Which was okay since the salad bar usually cost a little extra and my family enjoyed the savings they got from me opting out of the experience. That was the way things were until I discovered that I liked pineapple and that many salad bars often had fruit bars.

From that point on, if they did have a salad bar, I would beg my mom to let me participate. Then I would load up a plate with pineapple and eat it until I was so stuffed and borderline sick, that I would not be able to eat my meal. Eventually they forced me to “earn” my pineapple, by eating other vegetable, and even then I was only allowed a few pieces of my sweet sweet reward.

Shakey's Pizza, renowned for its mouthwatering offerings, featured a salad bar complete with a delightful assortment of fruits at a mere 99 cents. Given the opportunity, I would have gladly embraced this culinary haven, and if my vigilant mom hadn't kept a close watch, I might have made it my mission to devour their entire collection of the regal fruit – the pineapple.

While I never dined at Shakey's Pizza, the allure of a salad bar boasting an array of fruits was undeniably enticing, and I could envision myself relishing in such a treat if the stars aligned. The 1980s brought about unforgettable food adventures, and my journey into the world of salads and fruits became a flavorful chapter in the tapestry of my family's culinary escapades.


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