Posts Tagged: food
The Occidental Oriental
My Mom was one smart cookie…fortune cookie that is. When my mid-century Mom wanted to go exotic..she’d go Oriental and thanks to Chun King canned chow mein it was cantoneasy ! Like many mid-century housewives, when she wanted to add
The Occidental Oriental
My Mom was one smart cookie…fortune cookie that is. When my mid-century Mom wanted to go exotic..she’d go Oriental and thanks to Chun King canned chow mein it was cantoneasy ! Like many mid-century housewives, when she wanted to add
Crisco and Kosher Kitchen Culture
Once upon a time to a transfixed nation, trans fats were not the troublesome substance we now view them as but were the very symbol of scientific progress. If the FDA has their way about it, bad-for-you- hydrogenated oils, i.e.
Crisco and Kosher Kitchen Culture
Once upon a time to a transfixed nation, trans fats were not the troublesome substance we now view them as but were the very symbol of scientific progress. If the FDA has their way about it, bad-for-you- hydrogenated oils, i.e.
Mac & Cheese and the Pursuit of Happiness
George Washington may be the father of our country but it is Thomas Jefferson who is often credited with being the father of macaroni and cheese. No small wonder that the brilliant mind who promised us life, liberty and the
Mac & Cheese and the Pursuit of Happiness
George Washington may be the father of our country but it is Thomas Jefferson who is often credited with being the father of macaroni and cheese. No small wonder that the brilliant mind who promised us life, liberty and the
Velveeta for Victory in WWII
The cheesepocalypse is upon us and we are approaching ground zero! Shell shocked Americans are going through a meltdown over the shortage of velveeta endangering the very lifeblood of their Superbowl nachos. Jonesing for their liquid gold, it’s all out
Velveeta for Victory in WWII
The cheesepocalypse is upon us and we are approaching ground zero! Shell shocked Americans are going through a meltdown over the shortage of velveeta endangering the very lifeblood of their Superbowl nachos. Jonesing for their liquid gold, it’s all out
Viva Velveeta – Dependable Dishes for the Depression
Though some might wish for Velveeta to be vanquished permanently from the culinary landscape, to others venerable Velveeta has earned a place of honor in the America kitchen. Like Faith Channing. For over 80 years Velveeta has been a vital
Viva Velveeta – Dependable Dishes for the Depression
Though some might wish for Velveeta to be vanquished permanently from the culinary landscape, to others venerable Velveeta has earned a place of honor in the America kitchen. Like Faith Channing. For over 80 years Velveeta has been a vital
Viva Velveeta
The Case of the Vanishing Velveeta Americans beware; your nachos are in danger! Last week Kraft issued a statement that some parts of the East Coast were experiencing a shortage of Velveeta. Now it seems Kraft has confirmed the cheesepocalypse
Viva Velveeta
The Case of the Vanishing Velveeta Americans beware; your nachos are in danger! Last week Kraft issued a statement that some parts of the East Coast were experiencing a shortage of Velveeta. Now it seems Kraft has confirmed the cheesepocalypse
Transformative Power of Trans Fats
Heartwarming Memories Tis the season for trans fats….tra la la la la! What better time of year to don your apron, and get busy in your kitchen, baking heartwarming holiday treats to fill your home and heart with the comforting
Transformative Power of Trans Fats
Heartwarming Memories Tis the season for trans fats….tra la la la la! What better time of year to don your apron, and get busy in your kitchen, baking heartwarming holiday treats to fill your home and heart with the comforting
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
July 4th Hot Diggety Dog
Gathering for the Family Backyard Barbecue-Vintage illustration McCall’s Magazine 1955 A summer staple at my 1960’s family barbeques was the ritual hot dog competition not in competitive eating but dissecting who made the best toothsome well turned frank. The
July 4th Hot Diggety Dog
Gathering for the Family Backyard Barbecue-Vintage illustration McCall’s Magazine 1955 A summer staple at my 1960’s family barbeques was the ritual hot dog competition not in competitive eating but dissecting who made the best toothsome well turned frank. The
Heinz Ketchup Beckons a Man
Mad Men’s Don Draper was not the first man to be tempted by the beckoning allure of Heinz Ketchup. During the dark days of the Depression, Babs Johnson learned how to keep her hubby happy and add some spice to
Heinz Ketchup Beckons a Man
Mad Men’s Don Draper was not the first man to be tempted by the beckoning allure of Heinz Ketchup. During the dark days of the Depression, Babs Johnson learned how to keep her hubby happy and add some spice to
Envisioning The American Dream 