No, you’re not looking at cat vomit under a microscope, these are called aspics, and they were one of the most popular dishes of the 1950s.

It’s not hard to see why food encased in Jello fell out of fashion, and it’s also not hard to see what’s inside them. If you’re a fan of fish, meat, or vegetables, you’ll love them when they’re surrounded by cold, savory gelatin. Mmm, jiggly.

Our food nowadays may be full of preservatives and GMOs, but our grandparents were eating this. Stop at a McDonald’s drive through today and be thankful for what you have.