1959 – Pause for a Coke
Take a break from vacuuming and have a Coke
Category: Food
1959 – Egg and Cheese Recipes
More recipes from grandma’s kitchen
1959 – Party Pastries Recipe Book
From the Woman’s Day Collectors Cook Book Series
1963 – Nursery Rhyme Easter Eggs
Mid-century inspiration for crafting with kids.
1962 – Hot Foods Cold Coke
Have some stew and a Coke
1959 – Sandwich Quilt
A patchwork of bread, mayo, and meats
1959 – Chocolate Cake Cookbook
Dozens of cake and frosting recipes just like grandma made.
Active Couples in Vintage Ads: Sego Diet Drink
A 1964 Sego Diet Drink ad features a couple hiking, promoting the drink’s protein benefits for satisfaction and weight management.
Nostalgic Franco-American Spaghetti Ad from 1951
The 1951 McCalls ad depicts a mid-century couple, highlighting the tradition of husbands coming home for lunch and enjoying Franco-American spaghetti.
Pepsi and Mid-Century America: A Nostalgic Look
Mid-century Pepsi advertising highlighted its cultural significance and profit potential, showcasing ideal couples enjoying refreshing, lower-calorie drinks.
Easy Cake Mix Baked Alaska for Valentine’s Day
The 1962 Cake Mix Cookbook offers cake mix recipes like Baked Alaska, Lemon Cheese Pound Cake, and Toffee Ribbon Cake.
1963 Hot soup – Anxious toddler
File this Lipton Soup Ad under adorable.
1952 So Much for Breakfast
So much food. So little time.
Funny Mid-Century Food Trends: Jello Mold
Jello, Tuna, Mayo, Lemon Juice, pimientos? No thanks.
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