The Future of Cooking: Progress in America
By Henry T. Finck Continue reading The Future of Cooking: Progress in America
Tag: 20th century
A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish
By Helen Zoe Veit, Michigan State University Continue reading A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish
From slag to swag: The story of Earl Tupper’s fantastic plastics
The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century
When Halloween Became America’s “Most Dangerous” Holiday
By W. Scott Poole, College of Charleston Continue reading When Halloween Became America’s “Most Dangerous” Holiday
Dulce et decorum est
By Wilfred Edward Salter Owen Continue reading Dulce et decorum est
Abortion has been common in the US since the 18th century – and debate over it started soon after
Prairie Spring
By Willa Cather Continue reading Prairie Spring
I Am Not Yours
A poem by Sara Teasdale Continue reading I Am Not Yours
Blarney and Baloney: Eight Times Non-Irish Companies Advertised by Putting On the Green
There are only two kinds of people in the world: the Irish and those who wish they were. Continue reading Blarney and Baloney: Eight Times Non-Irish Companies Advertised by Putting On the Green