Tag: 1940s
Vintage Ad: Birds Eye Frozen Foods (1940)
Old Halloween Newspaper Clippings
Just a few Halloween related ads for parties, costumes and treats as well as a few blurbs about Halloween events that I found while researching vintage Halloween treats from the 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. I separated them by decade and I hope you find them as interesting as I do! 1940s 1950s … Continue reading Old Halloween Newspaper Clippings
1940s Waffles
Yesterday I talked about the 1942 movie I Married a Witch and mentioned that I made waffles to go with which is what today's post is going to be about. Waffles you ask....Why waffles? Well there is a short and a long answer to that question. The quick answer is because there is a scene … Continue reading 1940s Waffles
Cinema and Canapes: I Married A Witch (1942)
For the month of October, I decided very obviously to watch something Halloweenie (completely an official term....). I decided to rewatch a favorite. Well actually I did a witchy double header with I Married a Witch (1942) and Bell, Book and Candle (1958) but I will spare you and only talk about I Married a … Continue reading Cinema and Canapes: I Married A Witch (1942)
Vintage Ad: Life Savers (1951)
Vintage Ad: Milky Way Candy Bar (1948)
History of Sloppy Joes
Unlike many of the other recipes that I have delved into the histories of such as chicken Divan, chicken a la king or mock apple pie, this is a meal that was very popular in my household growing up. I chose to specifically to talk about it in October because it was often made by … Continue reading History of Sloppy Joes
California Boos Florida Oranges
Quick recap for those who find the print too small: This is a 1940's tongue in cheek article written by newspaper man and short story writer, Damon Runyon. It was a witty intervention over Californians supposedly booing Florida orange juice while watching a travel short of the sunshine state that was shown before a feature … Continue reading California Boos Florida Oranges
The Mystery Behind The Mystery Chef
The Mystery Chef had a radio show during the 1930s and 1940s that introduced gourmet recipes that were affordable but little is really known about him. I will admit getting to the bottom of who was the man behind The Mystery Chef was a little bit difficult. I read quite a bit of news paper … Continue reading The Mystery Behind The Mystery Chef
