The iconic brand’s midcentury recipes evoke the era’s peculiar optimism, encased in gelatin and smothered in mayonnaise. Source: Betty Crocker’s Absurd, Gorgeous Atomic-Age Creations – The New York Times I may own two boxes of these cards. There is something weirdly wonderful about these cards and there are times I’m tempted to make a […]
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Hallowe’en Apples
Hallowe’en Apples 2 ½ cups Staley’s Crystal White Syrup 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 18 small red apples 18 wooden sticks Boil syrup, sugar and butter together to 270° F. or until a few drops tried in cold water become brittle. Put sticks firmly into cores of apples. Dip them in syrup, […]
#tbt January 1st, 1951 Advertising in Buffalo, NY
Once again a huge thanks to Fulton History. Ads are from the January 1, 1951 Courier Express newspaper. The Berger’s Ad? Yup those are 1951 prices. I love the Berger’s logo. I’m drooling. Now the only department type store that sells fabric is Walmart. Yeah, not much of a selection there… Remember when department stores […]
Broadway-Fillmore Leap Year 1960 #tbt
Buffalo Courier-Express, Sunday Feb 28, 1960 As always a huge thank you to FultonHistory.com and for the latest happenings in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood visit Broadway-Fillmore Alive
#tbt J.N. Adam & Co Advertisement circa 1927
J.N. Adam Company advertisement, Buffalo Evening News. Monday, October 10, 1927 Embroidered Art Goods Less Than Half-Price Hand embroidered models made by expert needlewomen. Slightly soiled from display. . . otherwise perfect. Group I, 97¢ Choice of: —Aprons—Bibs —Towels—Curtains —Bedroom Sets —Bridge Sets Group II, $1.39 Choice of: —Towels—Curtains —Dresses—Scarfs —Pillows—Aprons —Centerpieces, Etc. Group […]