Harrietts Tomato

The Family Food Supply: 1934

The Family Food Supply, What to Buy and Why
Food and Marketing Helps for the Homemaker
--published 1934 by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Under the heading Further Guides to Food Thrift:
"The cleanly store should be preferred. In all stores food should be covered so that it will not be touched by flies, other insects, mice, or unnecessary fingers.  In this, the small store with cheap equipment may excel the large store with expensive counters and fine display windows."

The 1950's: The Beat Generation and Their Cholesterol

Econo-Meals cook booklet published by Procter & Gamble in 1951.  All recipes contain Crisco.

Veal Birds
unedited, from Econo-Meals
4 servings

4 pieces of bonelss veal, aobut 1/4" thick
4 carrots
Crisco for pan frying

Roll veal slices around a carrot.  Fasten with toothpicks or tie with string.  Dip rolls in flour and brown in hot Crisco.  When well browned add 1/4 cup of water.  Cover and cook over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes or until meat is tender.  Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Food Ephemera: Royal Baking Powder

Copyright, 1921, by Royal Baking Powder Co.

Food Ephemera: Be Fit Not Fat

Copyright 1939, Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co.