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Get them while they last! Starting this weekend, your tomato soup comes in a pop-art can paying tribute to iconic artist Andy Warhol. Campbell Soup Co. is taking it’s stab at retro marketing by styling cans after Warhol’s famous paintings of the brand’s tomato soup cans. Some argue the marketing is to help Campbell’s pick [...]
The classic luncheon meat that comes in a can celebrates 75 years! What was once a standard in American households became the target of many jokes through the decades, but is still a favorite amongst many diners. Made from chopped pork shoulder meat and ham, SPAM was introduced by Hormel Foods Corporation in 1937. The [...]
One of the most classic sandwich treats of years past is the Fluffernutter. Traditionally, it’s a sandwich made with white bread, peanut butter, and Marshmallow Fluff (a brand of marshmallow creme). But who invented this tasty snack? And, more so, what was the inspiration for the component of gooey, sticky, sugary creme? It all started [...]
Since I’m a lover of all things bacon (read the history of bacon) I just had to share this 1964 “before it’s time” product by Reddi-wip. Reddi-Bacon was pre-cooked bacon packaged with an absorbent paper pad between sheets of foil. The packets – each containing four slices of bacon – were designed to be inserted [...]
Cupcakes. Who can resist these single-serving baked treats? A miniaturized cake, they carry the same core elements – a baked base, frosting, and, sometimes, sprinkles or other embellishments. Reports vary, but the term ‘cupcake’ is thought to have been first mentioned in E. Leslie’s Receipts, published in 1828. Back then, it was traditional to weigh [...]
Anyone who cooks classic goodies like dogs, burgers and BBQ, knows the flavor is about more than the cut of meat or the vessel. Condiments can make or break a dish. In a recent quest to outfit retro gift baskets with local goodies, the Retro Planet staff relied on their own experiences. There were tons of [...]
Bacon. Few can resist it’s unique taste and smell. Even in tough economic times, Americans still consume more than 700 million pounds annually. It’s a once unhealthy luxury that has become a staple in many households and eateries. It’s reported that some 70% of bacon consumed is at the breakfast table, and breakfast is the [...]
Born in 1925, the Jolly Green Giant represents The Minnesota Valley Canning Company. That year, the company introduced to a new variety of pea in Europe. These peas were much larger than the ones grown in America, and were very flavorful. The canning company applied for a trademark for the new pea, which was to [...]
In 1848, a new salt merchant company called Richmond & Company, was formed in Chicago, Illinois. Initially sales agents for Onondaga Salt, the company grew and became a manufacturer. In 1899, Joy Morton acquired a major interest in the business, and the company name was changed to Joy Morton & Company. The business was incorporated [...]
You haven’t lived until you’ve had Piggies in a blanket. The flip side of that is, if you have Piggies in a blanket too much, you may not live too long. Way before everyone was aware of the perils of fat, salt, cholesterol and nitrates, “Piggies” were in the regular rotation in my Mother’s supper [...]
