Tag Archives: 1950’s

Naked Lady with A Snake in the Pants !

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Have a Drink On Me” from Lonnie Donegan Classics by Lonnie Donegan. Released: 2013. Now that I have your attention… It is hard to imagine a naked lady having a snake in her … Continue reading

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What’s Cooking in Kodiak? Avocado Pineapple Mold Salad!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Recipe Hoe Down” from Big Bad Bantam Rooster by Tasha Platt. Released: 2009. I have often found it amusing to pull some of the “community” and “regional” cookbooks from my collection to find … Continue reading

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Landrails and Lapwings and Larks, oh my!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “English Birds Sounds” from Healing Water Magic Sounds: Soothing Rain, Beach, Waterfall, River, Calm Down Emotions, Relaxation Meditation Yoga Music by Water Sounds Music Zone. (release date not stated) I have several “game” cookbooks … Continue reading

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Celebrate July 4th with Broiled Sweetbreads, Tongue in Raisin Sauce & Liver Birds…Yum!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “I Won’t Eat That” from I Won’t Eat That by Willy Welch. Released: 2002. Well, the 4th of July is nigh (that rhymes!) and American families across the country will be celebrating.  What better … Continue reading

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Want Healthy Kids? Feed’em Oysters, Liver and Stewed Prunes !

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “What’s to Eat?” from I Am Just a Kid: Songs for Kids + Parents by Rod Owens. Released: 2007.  Among my cookbooks, I have several catering to the care and nurturing of children, through … Continue reading

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Hollandaise, Halibut and High Heel Hijinks

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “High Heel Shoe” from Bluegrass Guitar by Bryan Sutton. Released: 2007 What do Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver), Harriet Nelson and Donna Reed have in common?  1950’s sitcom wives?  Sure.  All were predominately featured in their … Continue reading

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De gustibus non est disputandum (or: You’re eating what?!)

Music – “I Like What I Eat” from Songs To Strike A Chord by Jon Barker CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC De gustibus non est disputandum comes from the Latin and means “In matters of taste, there can be no disputes”. … Continue reading

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Battle of the Sexes – In Cookbooks

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Morris: French Chef Theme – Arr. Richard Hayman” from Evening at Pops by Arthur Fiedler “Men are better – on the job, in the bedroom, and in the kitchen. All males are endowed … Continue reading

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Food Labeling: The Hype Hasn’t Really Changed!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC Music – “Able to Read a Label” from Food Allergies Rock! by Kyle Dine. Released: 2010 In 1906 in the USA, The Pure Food and Drug Act was enacted by the Federal Government, and was … Continue reading

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Kids Cooking Today – No More Open-a-Soup-Can-and-Add-Water!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY MUSIC “We’re The Kids In The Kitchen” from On Top Of Spaghetti by Juice Music. Released: 2008 When I was growing up, I don’t remember my Mom spending long hours with me, teaching me cooking skills … Continue reading

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