Jim Nabors was an actor and comedian as well as a singer. Most may know him as the lovable and goofy Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show which the character was later given his own show called Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.. He was made an honorary Marine in 2001. He was a frequent guest on … Continue reading Jim Nabors’ Banana Bread
This a Sanka Instant Coffee ad campaign that you would find in magazines in 1959 through 1960. The ads feature illustrations by John Falter. You may notice that in the ads caffeine is spelled caffein which is a totally legitimate yet not often used way to spell the word. I will admit I am having … Continue reading 1959 Sanka Instant Coffee Indulge Yourself Ads
A couple of months ago, my mother while visiting my sister went thrifting and brought me back a gift. If you read this blog or follow me on Instagram then you know I try to do a vintage gelatin recipe at least once a month while trying to figure out which ones were delicious and … Continue reading Tupperware Jel-N-Serve
Today here are some ads form Schlitz Beer's 1960s Real Gusto ad campaign. This is just the tip of the iceberg for these ads. Do a quick google search and you will find many more. All five of these ads were from 1964 and 1965. I especially like the one from the 1964 Olympics in … Continue reading 1960s Schlitz Beer Real Gusto Ads
This is a 1957 ad campaign that ran in magazines from Chase & Sanborn for their instant coffee. These featured illustrations by cartoonists Whitney Darrow Jr. I know these old ads can be wordy with tiny print so I typed out the ad copy beneath each ad. My favorite part of the ad is in … Continue reading Chase & Sanborn 1957 Flavor Break Instant Coffee Ad Campaign
I did not grow up with this cake at all. Actually I never heard of it until I started collecting charity or community cookbooks and other vintage cookbooks. I will admit that even if someone made this cake I would not have tried it. Why you ask? I have never been a fan of coconut. … Continue reading History of Lazy Daisy Cake
Bob Newhart is an actor and a stand up comedian. If you are of the younger generation you may remember him from his small part as Professor Proton on Big Bang Theory or in the movie Elf. Others may remember him from the 1970s television show The Bob Newhart Show or his 1980s show Newhart. … Continue reading Bob Newhart’s Carrot Mold
In the mid 1970s, Bicentennial fever swept the nation which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the United States becoming an independent nation. There were special quarters, half dollars and dollar coins minted between 1975 and 1976. Cities around the country had celebrations and fireworks. Museums such as the Smithsonian had special exhibits. Even Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading McCall’s Great American Recipe Collection
