20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes to make… or avoid
Nothing says 'luncheon' like an old-fashioned frosted party sandwich loaf! And they're so darn pretty, they can even do double-duty as lunch table centerpieces.
‘I’d like to buy the world a Coke’ TV commercial (1971)
The monumentally-successful 'I'd like to buy the world a Coke' ad campaign was heard all over the world back in 1971. See the commercial here!
Silly Putty: Wonder toy of the 20th century (1951)
Ulcers bothering? Try Silly Putty
by Glenn Williams
Well, sir, I'm here to tell you that in the past couple of days I've had more fun than the o... Click to read more...
Pinball wizards: Vintage pinball machines of the 1940s
While pinball-style tabletop ball games have been around since the 1700s, it took a giant egg to help usher in a new era of arcade game fun in the... Click to read more...
12 ideas from the Impossible Pie recipe booklet (1982)
The Bisquick 'No time to cook' recipe book, featuring Impossible Pies: Bacon, quesadilla, cheeseburger, brunch, seafood, lasagne, taco, green bean, zucchini-tomato, brownie, buttermilk, cheesecake
Mobile homes: The hot housing trend of the ’50s and ’60s
Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the American Dream could be had -- affordably, fully-furnished, and in style -- if you wanted to buy a mobile home!
Vintage 1968 Cadillac ads
Owners of 1968 Cadillacs are so enthusiastic about the alert response and smooth, quiet operation of the new 472 V-8 engine that they often fail to mention the other outstanding features...
Lime-strawberry surprise: Gelatin plus cream cheese & mayo (1966)
This three-layered Christmas-colored lime-strawberry surprise recipe features two flavors of jello, and a creamy layer in the middle made with cream cheese, mayonnaise and nuts.
Fly girls: Stewardess job requirements of the ’50s & ’60s
See what was needed to put you in the running for a coveted stewardess job back in the '50s and '60s! Some requirements were grounded in reason, but many were just plain sexism in action.
Now hear this! Top 10 audio cassette tape tips from the ’70s
Compared to reel-to-reel tape players -- the gold standard at the time -- cassette tapes were just so easy to use. Not only were they were small and e... Click to read more...
Getting real with vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders
Reel-to-reel tape recorders hit the commercial market in the 1940s -- and their evolution was boosted by the financial support of none other than Bing Crosby, who saw great potential in the technology.
Holiday hostess tree! A Christmas tree with meat ornaments (1961)
Trimmed with good-to-eat Oscar Mayer tidbits stuck on with cocktail picks, this Christmas tree with meat ornaments is sure to be the center of attraction at any holiday buffet.
Vintage Singer sewing machines from the ’50s: They’re sew classic
Who remembers when these vintage Singer sewing machines were new? One big seller was the Swing-Needle SINGER Automatic, which came in black or beige, in lovely cabinet or portable style.
Timer & The Incredible, Indelible, Magical, Physical, Mystery Trip (1973)
Musical fantasy is a tour of the body
"The Incredible, Indelible, Magical, Physical, Mystery Trip," a highly-acclaimed presentation in the prize-wi... Click to read more...
15-minute chocolate-banana cream pie recipe (1994)
Keebler 15-minute Chocolate-Banana Cream Pie recipe
Ingredients
1 Keebler Ready-Crust Chocolate Pie Crust
1 package (4-serving size) instant vani... Click to read more...
Idyllic scenes from Philadelphia’s suburbs back in 1962
Greater Philadelphia... a great place to raise your family
Greater Philadelphia has everything a family needs for a happy, healthy, well-rounded life... Click to read more...
The humble beginnings of the genie bottle on ‘I Dream of Jeannie’
One of I Dream of Jeannie's most memorable sets was the inside of Jeannie's true home -- her bottle. But in reality, instead of the actual bottle being an exotic antique, its origins were much more humble... Find out about it here!
Frosted strawberry pink party cake (1964)
Try this whipped ice-box icing to make a delicious frosted strawberry pink party cake, or use it to dress up any flat white cake!
Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific shampoo & conditioner (’70s-’80s)
Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific shampoo & conditioner are extra rich, extra thick -- so it leaves your hair shiny clean and fresh. Slightly spicy. Slightly flowery. And ready for compliments.
Ann Page zesty baked beans & barbecue beans recipes (1955)
Just 30 minutes in a hot oven, and the bubbling goodness and tantalizing aroma of this zesty baked beans recipe will speed the family to the table on the double!
Turn on the colors! How to tie-dye clothes (’60s & ’70s)
Tie-dye is an ancient method of fabric design being revived by swinging do it-yourselfers and top designers. The results are vibrant designs that may range from geometric patterns to overall, lush organic effects. Experimenting with various knots, folds and colors will produce unexpectedly delightful designs.
Wonder horse! Ride-on spring horse toys (1960s)
Get a Wonder Horse, and you've made your cowboy's happiest dreams come true... Wonder Horse makes the world’s most popular toy horses. All 17 models promise instant joy on Christmas morning -- and lasting year-round enjoyment!
Two ways to make savory souffle salads with Jello! (1953)
If you're a salad-lover, but you've run out of new salad ideas, this will be the best news you've read in years! It's a completely new kind of salad. One that wins applause -- especially from men -- like no other salad you ever served!
Jell-O harvest ring salad recipe (1979)
Bounce a church supper! Serve a up a harvest ring gelatin mold salad, or try this molded carrot-cucumber salad recipe.
Baked meatloaf dumplings recipe (1950)
Eyes sparkle, mouths water -- it's love at first bite for these dumplings! Each savory, spicy meatloaf dumpling has ground beef nestled in pastry that's flaky and tender and light as a cloud.
How round, colorful Necco Wafers candy became so popular (1920)
Here's a look back at how a Boston-based company made Necco Wafers candy such a big hit that they'd stay on shelves for the next hundred years.
How to make a polka-dot confetti cake (1949)
Pass the confetti! I've got something to celebrate. A polka-dot confetti cake -- Super good and a cinch to make! Just think -- little inexperienced me -- making a rich, light, yummy cake!
4 ways to enjoy franks and beans (1961)
Here's an honest-to-goodness family meal that tastes like a Sunday treat -- franks and beans. Here are four ways to serve them, including a franks 'n' beans casserole.
How to make easy m&ms jumbles cookies (1994)
If you'd like to become a more creative baker, you might consider replacing the ordinary chocolate chips you're using with m&ms mini baking bits. Just use your imagination, or use this jumbles recipe, for starters.
Space age: Amazing retro futuristic homes of the ’60s
What did the future look like from the '60s? In this ad series for Motorola, commercial artist Charles Schridde depicted modernist homes of the future - and perfectly captured the era's sleek style and space-age optimism.
Easy classic lemonade cake recipe (1977)
For one of the most lemony lemon cakes you can make, bake a Jello pudding lemonade cake. It's a deliciously light and moist triple lemon treat, and the recipe is simple!
Warm yourself up with these winter rum drinks (1971)
When the outside of you is cold, the inside of you likes something that makes you warm. And winter rum drinks are some of the very beverages that warm you when you are cold, just as rum can cool you when you are warm.
A retro summer party menu plan for Juliets in search of Romeos (1970)
Midsummer night's dream: A party menu plan for Juliets in search of Romeos This strategy works like charm. Invite lots of boys and wear your ruffly-est ruffles. Great food. Great fun. And no more lonely Saturday nights.
Pink raspberry-angel food dessert (1970)
Here's a recipe for a pink raspberry-angel food dessert, otherwise known as the "All's-Well-That-Ends-Well Dessert" from a magazine recipe menu that called 'Midsummer night’s dream: A party plan for Juliets in search of Romeos.'
Get laced up with more than 200 classic Victorian corsets
Throughout the 1800s, clothing styles for women changed considerably. Come take a trip through history with this gallery of more than 200 corset styles!
How to be a perfect ’50s housewife: Refrigerator edition
For the picture-perfect housewife of the '50s, the kitchen was the heart of the home. And the heart of the kitchen was the refrigerator/freezer combo -- the kind of luxury that mother and grandmother could have only dreamed of!
