Retrosink: Nicknames Of The States Map

Nicknames of the States according to H.W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois sole manufacturer of Hill's hog ringers. Date Created/Published: c1884. Click on image to see a larger version.
Nicknames of the States according to H.W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois sole manufacturer of Hill’s hog ringers. Date Created/Published: c1884. Click on image to see a larger version.

Every cook loves pig. Every eater loves pig. As Homer Simpson learns, it is “some wonderful, magical animal!” (Check out more bacon-related Homer quotes).

Above find an old-timey map from 1884’s sole manufacturer of Hill’s hog ringers, H.W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois. And if you are looking for the subject matter, you can pick up some hog ringers here.

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Lunch Disguise Sandwich Bags

Lunch Disguise Sandwich Bags by Accoutrements

These Lunch Disguise Sandwich Bags hide your lunch in plain sight. Co-workers will never, ever know that there’s a delicious ham and cheese sandwich hiding within these baggies. And if they do suspect the true identity, at least you’ll give them a smile as they chow down on your lunch!

Product Description:

Sure, you could deal with the person stealing your lunch by just leaving a passive aggressive note on the fridge, but that never works. Why not disguise your food? These Lunch Disguise Sandwich bags will have potential thieves trying to figure out if your lunch is a salami sandwich or a dapper gentleman who has accidentally wandered into the fridge. One bag has the traditional Groucho disguise on it, the other a monocle and mustache combo. You get 10 of each design on 7″ x 8-3/4″ (18 cm x 22 cm) clear, locking plastic bags. Illustrated box.

Beware Of The Skeleton Apron Chef

Black / White Skeleton Print Barbecue Apron BBQ Bones

Don’t trust a skinny chef, as they say. But what about one that is all skin and bones? Or in this case, only bones? If I were you I would keep a close eye on whoever is wearing this Skeleton Print Barbecue Apron. Or more importantly, keep a close eye on what they are cooking!

**UPDATE 3/26/2013** The link for the skeleton apron above has turned to dust, so here is a Skeleton Glow In The Dark Costume T-Shirt instead. Because even though you can’t trust a skinny chef, at least whoever is wearing this has nothing to hide.

Sea Stones Stemware

Sea Stones Stone-Stemmed 12-Ounce Wine Glass, Set of 2

Sea stones and the delicate nature of wine stemware usually don’t mix. (Unless imbibing by the sea, of course.) However, that’s exactly what these Sea Stones Stone-Stemmed 12-Ounce Wine Glasses have gone and done. Literally.

Product Features:

* 2 Stone stemmed wine glasses
* Contemporary glasses made entirely from recycled glass and stone
* Stone wine glasses embody an intriguing sword-in-the-stone design and feel great in your hand
* Can be used for red wine, white wine and as a water goblet; dishwasher safe; air dry
* Lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects; Made in the US

Finding Flavor A Citrus Section At A Time

Progressive Citrus Keeper Set, LKS-05CDP by Progressive International

A splash of citrus does so much for so many recipes. One squeeze can brighten up anything from salad to steak. But what to do with the remainder of the lemon or the lime? Sure, baggies are always an option, but then that means reaching into a funky bag at some time in the future. The Progressive International LKS-05CDP Citrus Keeper Set has a better idea.

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