Retrosink: Nicknames Of The States Map

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… Continue reading Retrosink: Nicknames Of The States Map

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… Continue reading Food Is Ammunition, Don’t Waste It

100-Year Old Sauce

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.

Grandpa Witmer Mixes Up The Peanut Butter

Good peanut butter is essential. But as anyone knows who goes for the good stuff, it tends to separate upon standing. One could use a butter knife to mix up the peanut butter, having it emerge from the jar like some kind of peanut butter club, or one could use Grandpa Witmer’s Old Fashioned Natural… Continue reading Grandpa Witmer Mixes Up The Peanut Butter