My grandma, like many others, cooks up some of the most delectable dishes for various holiday occasions. However, there is one that I dread tasting with all of my heart. Everyone must take at least one bite out of politeness but looking down at the mound of god knows what, I feel pure disgust rising from the pit of my stomach. This unfavorable treat, Jello salad, is by far the worst thing to ever be created! Oftentimes the dish features regular box Jell-o, some sort of nut, various fruit chunks, celery, carrots, olives, maybe some marshmallows, and pretzels. Whoever decided to mix Jell-o with whatever random ingredients they had in their kitchen must have been so desperately hungry that they didn’t mind the slimy, yet hard texture, and horrid taste that landed upon their tongue. Truly, the combination just makes no sense. When it first dawned on me how absurd of a dish jello salad is, I felt serious concern for my grandmother’s fondness for it. Upon discussion with multiple peers, I discovered that it is a popular dish for many grandmothers to make during holidays or special occasions. What makes this mixture so appealing to their generation who knows? I am concerned nonetheless.
