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B&W/Duotone Ads, 1950s

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 16 May 2026 02:33:16 +0000

At left:
Family Circle, May 1950

Center:
Family Circle, September 1953

Right:
Western Family, June 4th, 1953, and
same source as on left.

"Medley of Meat Recipes," c1945

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:43:45 +0000

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Kudos to the artist for debunking the myth that your tiny mob of fat chefs also has to be jolly.

Front and back covers of a 42-page promotional pamphlet from the National Live Stock and Meat Board, Chicago.

(Originally posted to flickr on January 31st, 2011.)

"Medley of Meat Recipes (6)," c1945

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:43:55 +0000

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"Braising: In Key With Hearty Appetites" is skipped. But if anyone reading this is frantic to fix "Liver and Onions-- New Style," you can message me. No problem.

Also not shown: history's most poorly-formatted and indifferently-drawn vitamin chart. No wonder the chefs got so irritable.

"Medley of Meat Recipes (5)," c1945

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:43:53 +0000

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Or just sprinkle the dregs of a potato chip bag over everything. (Oh, wait. That was an earlier booklet. Sorry.)

"Famous Accompaniments" is the following section. Features lots of sauces with butter, cheese, and/or whipped cream with vinegar plus chopped cucumbers. Gah!

(Originally posted to flickr on January 31st, 2011.)

"Medley of Meat Recipes (2)," c1945

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:43:48 +0000

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Not one of Cole Porter's better-known works.

"Baking Secrets (6)," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:50 +0000

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I left out numerous other pages, including the finale where either Sound or Sure is weeping over a collapsed cake. I hate to end sweet things on a sour note.

"Baking Secrets (5)," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:45 +0000

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I've already done the joke about WWII baking booklets always needing to have an aerial view of the finished food in military formation-- to show those Axis powers what for.

Or have I? Covid Brain is real, I'm afraid. :o

(Originally posted to flickr on January 29th, 2011)

"Baking Secrets (4)," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:41 +0000

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The Farming Cherubs didn't make it in to work today. I fear for the lives of everyone in that field.

"Baking Secrets (3)," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:38 +0000

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...Perhaps it's because nobody wants most of a stranger's bare flesh this close to their food? Seems risky for the chefs, and unsanitary for the diners.

"Baking Secrets (2)," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:34 +0000

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"So here are baking secrets, sound and sure..."

Maybe Sound and Sure were the baking cherubs' real names. They never caught on like the Campbell Kids did. I wonder why...

"Baking Secrets," 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:42:30 +0000

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I hope that backdrop's just strawberry jam. o_0

Front cover of a 36-page promotional published by General Foods, Inc.

"More Appeal In Every Meal," c1946 (4)

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:16:56 +0000

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Derby Sauce: First choice of miniature ingenue chefs all over the world!!

(Originally posted to flickr on February 13th 2011.)

"More Appeal In Every Meal," c1946 (3)

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:16:53 +0000

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Other chapters: "Left-Overs (Can Be Tasty Treats)", "Sauces and Dressings (That 'Make' The Dish"), and "Sandwich Spreads (For Tempting Box Lunches)".

(Originally posted to flickr on February 13th 2011.)

"What Shall I Cook Today? (2), c1930

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:43:29 +0000

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Yes, it's the choice of 3 out of 4 miniature chefs!

"What Shall I Cook Today? (4), c1930

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:43:34 +0000

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The gory apple things are called Paradise Tarts, and they're delicately painted with cinnamon hard candies... in case you were wondering.

"What Shall I Cook Today? (3), c1930

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:43:32 +0000

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It was a time when homemakers served fritters at every meal. You had to have at least 25-30 types in your recipe file to keep your family happy.

"What Shall I Cook Today?, c1930

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:43:26 +0000

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Everyone seems to be smiling with their teeth clenched, which makes sense since it's the Depression.

Front and back covers from a 50-page promotional for Spry shortening, published by Lever Brothers Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

(Originally posted to flickr on January 30th, 2011.)

B&W Condiment Ads, 1950-1951

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:52:47 +0000

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I think I'll just have a bowl of cereal for dinner, thanks. I hate making all these seasoning decisions.

Left and right: Sunset, April 1950.

Center, top & bottom: Western Family, December 6th, 1951.

Center: Family Circle, May, 1950.

B&W Decor/Accessories, 1950s

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:06:02 +0000

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Feeling old-timey Modern again. :)

Sunset magazine, April 1955: Left column and second ad in middle column.

The New Yorker, May 9th 1953: First and third ad in middle column.

Sunset, October 1955: Right column.

"Sip 'N Sup Soup Meal Recipes"(4), c1950

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:24:38 +0000

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Above, left: "The Ravenous Ones"? Is this what George Romero was eating when he decided to launch his film career?

Above, right: "Football fans want something that'll 'stick to their ribs.'" Ladle this out just once and those freeloaders will go to somebody else's house on Sundays. Then you can relax and get drunk in peaceful solitude.

Below, left: "Trainwreck" and "Aspic" almost rhyme. There's a reason for that.

Below, right: Yes, mixing up instant soup and then hauling it to a picnic makes perfect sense. Luckily by this time we're so hypnotized by the colors chosen by Lipton that we'll believe anything.