Frances Dee was an actress during the golden era of Hollywood. Her first major role was starring opposite Maurice Chevalier in the 1930 Playboy in Paris. Before that, her roles were uncredited bit roles. She also starred in Little Women with Katharine Hepburn, Of Human Bondage and Payment on Demand with Bette Davis, I Walked With a Zombie, and Becky Sharp with Miriam Hopkins. Also, … Continue reading Frances Dee’s Orange Cake
Don Adams is an actor who was a television staple during his long career. He is most known for playing Maxwell Smart on the popular spy spoof series Get Smart alongside Barbara Feldon who played his love interest Agent 99. My personal first introduction to Don Adams was as the voice of part man, part … Continue reading Don Adams’ Date Loaf
William Demarest was a character actor that, like many of his time, got his start in Vaudeville. Eventually, he moved on to Broadway and then to films and tv. He is one of the actors that you may not know his name but you have definitely seen him in many old movies. My personal … Continue reading William Demarest’s Apple Nut Cake
Johnny Cash was a country singer and songwriter. He is best known for such hits as Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, and Folsom Prison Blues to name a few. My personal favorite is the duet he did with his wife June Carter Cash called Jackson. Cash also was known … Continue reading Johnny Cash’s “Old Iron Pot” Family Style Chili
Eve Arden was an actress with a career that spanned decades. Like Carol Burnett, how you know Eve Arden depends on when you were born. If you are late gen boomer or after, then you most likely know Eve Arden as the exhausted principal in the movie musical, Grease. Born earlier, I would hazard to … Continue reading Eve Arden’s Dill Dressing
Clint Eastwood has had a very long and very successful career not only in acting but directing as well. He was considered one of the pinnacles of masculinity for a generation. His career started in the 1950s when he got cast in the TV show Rawhide which proved to be a breakout role. After the … Continue reading Clint Eastwood’s Guacamole Dip
Natalie Schafer is most definitely best known for her role as the filthy rich socialite, Lovey Howell, on Gilligan's Island. I would be amazed if anyone named a different role popping into their head first. She also made guest appearances on many popular shows such as I Love Lucy, The Love Boat, The Brady Bunch, … Continue reading Natalie Schafer’s Tuna Salad
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States. He was also a state senator as well as the governor of the state of Georgia. He was born and still lives in Plains, Georgia hence the name "Plains special". Carter is also a prolific author and a philanthropist who is a frequent volunteer … Continue reading Jimmy Carter’s “Plains Special” Cheese Ring
Shirley Booth is probably most known for her role as a live-in maid on the 1960s television sitcom Hazel but she had an amazing career before that point. She got her start in 1925 on Broadway in which she had a long career on stage acting in The Philadelphia Story, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Come Back, Little … Continue reading Shirley Booth’s Pumpkin Bread
HOWW DEEE! Before there was "You might be a redneck", "Here's your sign", "Git-R-Done" or "Tater Salad", there was Minnie Pearl. Pearl was the stage persona of comedian Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon. Known for her straw hat with the hanging price tag, Minnie Pearl was a regular on the Grand Ole Opry stage since 1940 … Continue reading Minnie Pearl’s Corn Light Bread
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