Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)
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Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird - and some good - retro ways to serve pineapple.
Look back at these vintage Fisher-Price Little People play sets & remember the good ol’ days
Fisher-Price debuted the Little People — originally known as the “Play Family” — in late 1965. At the time, the little dolls were made of
Pineapple juice: Retro recipes & more for this popular tropical refresher
Pineapple juice is more than just a drink on its own. It can be used in a variety of recipes - from party punches to zesty meat marinades. Take a look at some vintage pineapple juice recipes and ideas here!
The history of TWA: The ups & downs of one of America’s fallen giants, Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major US airlines, moving millions of people to destinations around the globe. Find out the history of TWA, and see this collection of vintage ads to see how exciting flying used to be.
How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations
The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by 'walking' down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it's one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
Vintage jelly shoes were THE footwear for summer in the ’80s & ’90s
In the summer of the '80s and '90s, vintage jelly shoes were the fashionable fad footwear. The popular jellies were made of plastic and came in vibrant, often translucent, colors... but they weren't exactly made for comfort.
Vintage table mixers: See KitchenAid, Hamilton Beach, GE & more classic stand mixers
Although they lacked the portability factor of hand mixers, the fact that these vintage table mixers could stir and blend and whip on their own was a huge boon for home chefs - as much then as now.
Vintage Erector Sets were toys that made toys: See old sets & find out their history
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
The history of Levi's jeans shows that the power of a really good idea - like super-durable clothing that people like to wear - can make for a business that stays strong for more than 160 years.
Cool ‘n easy Easter pie: A festive pink no-bake dessert for spring
With strawberries appearing in the supermarket, now is the perfect time to try the simple favorite Cool 'n Easy Easter Pie.
Vintage pudding cups were smooth, spoonable snacks we loved, starting back in the ’70s
These tasty vintage pudding cups were supposedly made for kids... but we know that plenty of adults loved the taste and convenience of these to-go desserts. How many of the flavors do you remember?
Remember these vintage Easter egg shrink-wrap decorating sleeves to decorate eggs?
How did these vintage Easter egg shrink-wrap decorating sleeves work? Find out here, and see a retro collection of Disney Easter decorations and other holiday designs!
Del Monte Yogurt Cups were awesome snacks for ’80s kids
In the late '80s, Del Monte Yogurt Cups were introduced, and came in four flavors: strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and peach. Then the company made a change to the product... which was also the beginning of the end.
Classic Walt Disney Home Video VHS movies & short collections from the ’80s & ’90s
When these Classic Walt Disney Home Video VHS tapes were finally available back in the 1980s, it was huge for fans. No more waiting for the movies to appear once a year on TV, or to be re-released in theaters. Here's what you could see back then!
Vintage liquid hand soaps: Why lots of people gave up bar soap in the ’80s & ’90s
Vintage liquid hand soaps were something of a novelty in the 1980s, and people were happy to get a break from using bar soaps when they washed their hands. It was a simple, but very successful, idea that is a winner even decades later.
Vintage Yoplait yogurt: See celebrities & others who loved this French food
During the first few years that vintage Yoplait yogurt was sold in America, the company played up the brand's French origins, and paid several American celebrities to promote the product en Francais.
The original 21 Jump Street TV series: Going undercover with Johnny Depp & Holly Robinson Peete
21 Jump Street was a cop show that debuted in 1987, and immediately found an audience: teenagers, especially girls. That was fair, since the show was about police officers who pretended to be teens. Johnny Depp was the series' breakout star.
50+ vintage scratch ‘n sniff stickers
How many of these cool vintage scratch-n-sniff stickers do you remember seeing? Can you vividly recall their scents, too? Here's a look back at a collection of more than 50 of the decals.
Vintage Busch Gardens: See the theme park in Tampa, Florida through the 20th century
Originally envisioned as a beer garden, this Florida destination has grown and grown. Here, see what the famous vintage Busch Gardens amusement park was like from the 1950s right through to the 1990s.
Pepperidge Farm remembers... but do you recall all of these classic cakes, cookies, breads, turnovers & other treats they made years ago? (And did you know they once made canned soup?)
After vintage automatic coffeemakers like these were invented, mornings were never the same
When small appliance manufacturers started selling vintage automatic coffeemakers, they were taking the popular (but cumbersome) drip method of coffee making and making t so much easier.
Sliders: The ’90s sci-fi TV show where alternate earths were just a wormhole away
'Sliders' was a sci-fi TV show that told the story of four adventurers who discover a passageway between dimensions that transported them to parallel worlds.
Young Mariska Hargitay: See her modeling in the 1980s, long before ‘Law & Order: SVU’
While the stars were still aligning for her first big acting role, young Mariska Hargitay, daughter of the legendary Jayne Mansfield, took on other jobs.
Hot buttered Cheerios - a quick, easy snack made with Cheerios cereal. Make a bowl right now, and you've got Hot Buttered Os - plus 5 variations to try.
Fish heads, fish heads: The bizarre cult hit song co-written by a TV star
The '80s hit song 'Fish Heads' didn't just sound strange, but it was co-created by vintage 'Lost in Space' TV show actor Billy Mumy. Find out more here!
Match Game: The vintage game show with some real blank
The '70s TV classic 'Match Game' redefined the modern game show. It went against convention, appealed to a younger, hipper audience and ushered in a new era of television.
Vintage McDonald’s: See 5 decades of the famous fast food chain’s retro restaurants, menus & history
See these vintage McDonald's restaurants - the food, menu boards, uniforms, old ads and retro architecture - starting back when fries were 10 cents in the '50s, to the food concepts of the '90s.
Snow-topped jam thumbprint cookie recipe (1990)
If you love the rich taste of maple syrup, we'd like to tempt you into giving a sweet twist to your holiday baking: these vintage-style snow-topped thumbprint cookies with a hint of maple!
Eggnog kringla cookie recipe (1990)
Two Christmas traditions (eggnog and Kringla) rolled into one soft, cakelike cookie. Here's how to make classic eggnog kringla cookies with this recipe from 1990.
Classic pumpkin pie recipes: The ultimate collection
If you think your quest for the perfect classic pumpkin pie recipe has only just begun, we have news for you: you've just found the vintage recipe motherlode.
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