The Tater Bread Craze of 2000
Note: This is a blast from the past!
A decade ago when I started my tertiary education in Kuala Lumpur, Carrefour was THE PLACE to be. Hypermarkets were such an attraction. Every weekend I would be at Endah Parade, Seri Petaling, either with my sister or with SK and JM who would drive all the way down from Bangi for the same reason. Unthinkable? But it's true. And you know what was the most mesmerizing thing about Carrefour?
Potato Bread.
Back in those days, people actually stalked the bakery for freshly-baked potato bread. When the staff pushed out the cart, the bread would be gone in less than 2 minutes. Half the time if there was a promotional price. And people would be munching away and end up with only the plastic bag left when they reached the cashier. Some just discard the plastic bag altogether. Free food. Things are so much more different today. Tesco and Giant have joined the fray. So many branches have cropped up, overcrowding the market like sperm on a discarded tissue. The crowds have thinned and most sadly, the potato bread has lost its appeal. Th end of a golden age.
A decade ago when I started my tertiary education in Kuala Lumpur, Carrefour was THE PLACE to be. Hypermarkets were such an attraction. Every weekend I would be at Endah Parade, Seri Petaling, either with my sister or with SK and JM who would drive all the way down from Bangi for the same reason. Unthinkable? But it's true. And you know what was the most mesmerizing thing about Carrefour?
Potato Bread.
Back in those days, people actually stalked the bakery for freshly-baked potato bread. When the staff pushed out the cart, the bread would be gone in less than 2 minutes. Half the time if there was a promotional price. And people would be munching away and end up with only the plastic bag left when they reached the cashier. Some just discard the plastic bag altogether. Free food. Things are so much more different today. Tesco and Giant have joined the fray. So many branches have cropped up, overcrowding the market like sperm on a discarded tissue. The crowds have thinned and most sadly, the potato bread has lost its appeal. Th end of a golden age.
Comments
[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot
Hahaha. Good memories.
@Evann:
You would be watching at the side while your mum jumps into the crowd?
@CarpeD:
You can get that at bakeries! :P
@Anton:
Yup!
@MrD:
Never tried from Tesco or Giant. I never liked Tesco. :P
@Ian:
Hehe. My age group?
@Jino:
You'll never get back the taste. Best left in your memories. Like KFC.
btw, i came by here via medie007, i like the comment u gave to him..
No more chance to taste it! The secret recipe is lost. Haha.
My comment? Thanks. Heard too many of these kind of stories. The fear that comes from converting. It's not good for both parties. In my opinion, it is best to prepare one's family for the decision rather than spring it on them at the very last minute...
Boy George is a bit early for my generation. :P. But can la.
@Jan:
The next day the bread would be a bit sticky.
@Mark:
I mish you too. :P