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Old-Timey Toast With The Genuine Pyramid Toaster

Jacob Bromwell Original Genuine Pyramid Toaster

The Jacob Bromwell Original Genuine Pyramid Toaster is old. As in old-timey charm, that is. The camping contrivance is designed to be placed over an open fire and holds a couple of slices of bread at a time. Within a few moments, the device turns out nicely-browned toast, quickly and easily–no extension cords required.

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.

Food Is Ammunition, Don’t Waste It

Know Your Onions, Or, Food Is Ammunition--Don't Waste It

What’s Cooking Uncle Sam? is an exhibit currently on display at the National Archives in DC. From farm to table (via the factory) the exhibit examines the government’s influence over what we eat. Click on through to see a photo of the obvious gourmand President Ford preparing his own breakfast at his home in Alexandria in 1975. Or just click the link above and check out the whole preview.

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Carl’s Jr. Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Carl's Jr., celebrating its 70th Anniversary, was founded with one hot dog cart on the corner of Florence and Central in Los Angeles on July 17, 1941. One of the earliest hot dog stands is pictured.

Just because the icons of the fast food industry are well, icons, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the little guy. Consider the success of food trucks in recent years and then read the press release below for inspiration. Then get busy, budding restaurateurs!

Dial Up A Microwave Meal

General Foodservice Commercial Microwave with Dial Control, 10 Seconds to 8 Minutes Time Increments, Countertop 120V/1000W, 1 cu.ft., Stainless Steel
Visit the General Store

Ah, the good old days when phones and microwaves required dialing. In this push-button, fast-paced modern existence it can be hard to slow down and enjoy a nice batch of microwave popcorn. The General Dial Type Microwave can help. Featuring a stainless steel design and 1000-watts of power, the microwave is on par with its modern counterparts. Because it is, after all, brand-new. As for a dial-up phone, that’s probably best left in the past considering how hard it would be to retrieve voice-mail messages. Leftovers, however, always have a place in the home.

100-Year Old Sauce

Heinz(R) 57(R) Sauce is celebrating 100 years of adding zest and flavor to meals. To celebrate a century of grilling, specially marked 100th anniversary bottles will be on store shelves nationwide in July.

What makes it to 100-years old? People, occasionally. Dyer’s in Memphis uses 100-year old grease. Of course, booze and wine get better with age. Then there are the condiments. Which goes well with booze, wine, burgers and people of any age. Read on for a little history about Heinz 57 Sauce.