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Everybody Loves Jell-O

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There's Always Room for Jell-O

An ode to Jell-O brand gelatin, including fun information, links, and more about this perennial American favorite.

It Wiggles, It Jiggles, It's Fun for Everyone

It's Downright American

Jell-O (the actual brand) has been around since the 1920s so everyone remembers Jell-O and it features prominantly in many childhood memories. It's even been in popular entertainment from stage musicals like "South Pacific" and blockbuster movies like "GhostBusters II."

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The only green mold it's good to have in the fridge

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Childhood and Jell-O, Forever Intertwined

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10 Reasons Jell-O is Amazing

1. It comes in regular and sugar-free.
2. It comes in a variety of flavors.
3. You can play with your food if you eat Jell-O.
4. You can eat it on a diet.
5. You can eat it even if you are sick.
6. You can eat it all year round.
7. It's good for the whole family from grandparents to grandkids.
8. It can be molded and decorated.
9. It comes in a variety of textures (sparkling for example).
10. It makes you laugh.

Links for Jell-O Lovers

Jell-O Art
This amazing artist creates entire cityscapes out of Jell-O.
Official Jell-O Site
The home of Jell-O on the Kraft Foods Web site.
Jell-O Historical Site
The Jell-O Gallery at the home of the fun food's creator.

Quick Tricks for Jell-O Desserts

Ways to Dress to Impress

The easiest way to dress up Jell-O is to treat it like a sheet cake. Fill a rectangular casserole dish the Jell-O and follow the directions to harden. Cover it with a whipped topping and then decorate. For example, you could use strawberries and blueberries to recreat the American flag, or use gel icing to write someone's name, and so on.
A fun way to make single serving Jell-O desserts is to fill cupcake tins (use liners and non-stick spray) instead of a dish or bowl. Then "frost" each Jell-O "cupcake" with whipped topping, fruit, et cetera.
Of course, you can always fill a mold (it doesn't have to be specifically made for Jell-O) with Jell-O and add your favorite fruit in bite-size pieces

Wiggling and Jiggling Jell-O on Flickr

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