Category Archives: Food
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
Cooling Down the Automatic Way
During this oppressive heat wave, summer’s must have accessory is the ubiquitous water bottle. Whether Aquafina or Poland Springs no one leaves home without toting these portable hydrators. Always at the ready, these plastic water bottles can be found littering
Cooling Down the Automatic Way
During this oppressive heat wave, summer’s must have accessory is the ubiquitous water bottle. Whether Aquafina or Poland Springs no one leaves home without toting these portable hydrators. Always at the ready, these plastic water bottles can be found littering
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Happy National Donut Day
Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or powdered sugar, Americans
Happy National Donut Day
Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or powdered sugar, Americans
Disordered Eating
Our eating really got disordered over half a century a go. In a culture where many still feel unempowered, where rigid beauty standards and body shaming run rampant and women still learn to nurture others while neglecting to nourish
Disordered Eating
Our eating really got disordered over half a century a go. In a culture where many still feel unempowered, where rigid beauty standards and body shaming run rampant and women still learn to nurture others while neglecting to nourish
Budweiser Markets America
Budweiser wants to make America great again. Literally. Just in time for this crazy campaign season, the king of beers is renaming itself “America” for the long, hot summer ahead. Available from May 23 through election Day, the patriotic cans
Budweiser Markets America
Budweiser wants to make America great again. Literally. Just in time for this crazy campaign season, the king of beers is renaming itself “America” for the long, hot summer ahead. Available from May 23 through election Day, the patriotic cans
Atomic Passion – The Utterly Unauthorized Story of My Conception
It was spring 1954. While the Cold War was frozen solid, thanks to a temporary thaw in my parents own chilly clashes, I would be conceived on a sweltering hot night that June. The year had started with a
Atomic Passion – The Utterly Unauthorized Story of My Conception
It was spring 1954. While the Cold War was frozen solid, thanks to a temporary thaw in my parents own chilly clashes, I would be conceived on a sweltering hot night that June. The year had started with a
A Magically Delicious St. Patrick’s Day
Wishing everybody a magically delicious St Patrick’s Day! Sugar Frosted Flakes took a back seat especially on St. Patrick’s Day when General Mill’s Lucky Charms was introduced in 1964. A bowl full of magically delicious charms in the shape of
A Magically Delicious St. Patrick’s Day
Wishing everybody a magically delicious St Patrick’s Day! Sugar Frosted Flakes took a back seat especially on St. Patrick’s Day when General Mill’s Lucky Charms was introduced in 1964. A bowl full of magically delicious charms in the shape of
Envisioning The American Dream 