This is the continuing saga of me trying to figure out the popularity of gelatin recipes from the 1920s to the 1970s. Each month, I randomly pick a recipe from a jar filled with the good, the bad and the savory gelatin recipes to see which ones were worth it and which ones should stay … Continue reading The Gelatin Diaries: Coconut Mounds
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
Just a few Valentine's Day related ads for dances, presents and treats that I found while researching. Unlike the Halloween one I did where I did multiple decades, this time these are all from the 1950s. I hope you find them as interesting as I do! Sources: Herald Journal - Feb. 6, 1954 The Calgary … Continue reading Old 1950s Valentine’s Day Newspaper Clippings
I am so excited for this month. I have been planning for MONTHS gathering books, supplies and of course recipes. For what you may ask? FONDUE!!!! This whole month I will be talking about the ins and outs of fondue because guys.....there is a lot. Wow was I amazed on how much I found. So … Continue reading Cheese Fondue
"Remember - You can be sure...if it's Westinghouse!" Betty Furness The Betty Furness Westinghouse Cook Book was published in 1954. Depending on when you were born you might remember Betty Furness as an actress for her small parts in RKO films, a spokesperson for the Westinghouse brand in the 1950s, a consumer advocate, first with … Continue reading The Betty Furness Westinghouse Cook Book
