Posts Tagged: nutrition

1918 Housewife

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.

1918 Housewife

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.

WWII food Nutrition war plant

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

WWII food Nutrition war plant

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

vintage illustration familly meal

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

vintage illustration familly meal

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

Velveeta picture

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

Velveeta picture

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

cricso ad 1948 housewife can crisco

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

cricso ad 1948 housewife can crisco

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

girl eating candy bar 1950s

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.

girl eating candy bar 1950s

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.

boy 1960s ad soda

The Big Gulp

Sugar Shock Sweet news for citizens of New York City! The sugar Calvary has been called  in to save New Yorkers with a sweet tooth. A last-minute reprieve from a judge has rescued  the Big Gulp from going down the

boy 1960s ad soda

The Big Gulp

Sugar Shock Sweet news for citizens of New York City! The sugar Calvary has been called  in to save New Yorkers with a sweet tooth. A last-minute reprieve from a judge has rescued  the Big Gulp from going down the

candy girl ad 1950s

Stay As Sweet As You Are- Sugar Seduction

Sugar Seduction Being a typical up-to-date-mid-century American baby, my very first mouthful of nourishment was a doctor prescribed, sugar sweetened bottle formula. Modern babies, we were advised, should begin life on Dextrose, cutting their sweet tooth at an early age.

candy girl ad 1950s

Stay As Sweet As You Are- Sugar Seduction

Sugar Seduction Being a typical up-to-date-mid-century American baby, my very first mouthful of nourishment was a doctor prescribed, sugar sweetened bottle formula. Modern babies, we were advised, should begin life on Dextrose, cutting their sweet tooth at an early age.

vintage coca cola ad farmer at soda counter 1940s

Coke, Corn and the Drought of 2012

Have a Coke and a Smile There seems to be a whole lot less to smile about these days. As the good cheer of Coke comes under blistering attack for its empty calories contributing to the obesity epidemic in America,

vintage coca cola ad farmer at soda counter 1940s

Coke, Corn and the Drought of 2012

Have a Coke and a Smile There seems to be a whole lot less to smile about these days. As the good cheer of Coke comes under blistering attack for its empty calories contributing to the obesity epidemic in America,