The Famous Boll Weevil (and the Steerburger)
A San Diego chain that launched in the 1960s, home of the half pound Steerburger. Ha, the name comes from the first one opening next… Read More »The Famous Boll Weevil (and the Steerburger)
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The NEW ERA Scientifically Processed Potato Chips
NEW ERA introduced its scientifically processed potato chips in 1951. It later merged with Frito. Photo by Grasons.
Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s Southern Style Banana Cake
Photo by Handled.
Mushroom Spice Jars
This place had a surprising amount of fungal kitchenware. Photo by Grasons.
RIVAL Crock-Pot
Per Smithosonian: In 1971 the Rival Company introduced the Crock-Pot, an electric cooker containing a removable glass or ceramic crock. By maintaining low temperatures, the… Read More »RIVAL Crock-Pot
What’s For Dinner?
Makes a great mash-up with “Don’t Assume I Cook” gal. Photo by Grasons.
Chicken Plate
Photo by Grasons.
Bacon ‘n’ Eggs Lights
Photo by Erik’s Lost and Found.
Candy (cane) dish
Photo by Grasons.
Del Monte canned veg round-up advertising (featuring “Mrs. Smartbuyer”)
Lorne Greene and Michael Landon of ‘Bonanza’, Doug McClure of ‘Checkmate’ and John Smith of ‘Laramie”. This one seems to be signed by Doug McClure,… Read More »Del Monte canned veg round-up advertising (featuring “Mrs. Smartbuyer”)