The ’70s House Rules That Still Sound Familiar
The family phone, the TV schedule and the instruction to change out of good clothes all had a place in the rules of a ’70s home.
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The Backyard Fruit That Filled Family Kitchens
Apples were only part of the harvest. Quince, cherries and berry bushes also supplied family kitchens, depending on where grandparents lived.
What Made a ’70s Dinner Party Feel Fancy
Fondue, shrimp cocktail and pineapple upside-down cake helped turn an evening with friends into a special occasion.
How Immigrant Families Shaped America’s Comfort Food
Family recipes traveled with the people who made them. Foods such as pasties, kolaches and malasadas became favorites far beyond their original homes.
The Homemade Christmas Treats We Still Remember
Spritz cookies, pizzelle and homemade candy filled the tins that came out each Christmas. The assortment changed from one family to the next.
The Pantry Brands We Grew Up With
A bottle of Karo or a familiar box of cake flour can bring a family kitchen back to mind before anyone starts cooking.
How Grandma Turned Leftovers Into Family Favorites
Yesterday’s roast, cooked rice and dry bread often became the starting point for another family meal, from hash to bread pudding.
How Families Kept the House Running in the 1930s
Washday was only the beginning. Laundry, mending, shopping and cooking gave the household week a rhythm of its own.
The Familiar Faces at the Door in the ’60s
The milk delivery, the Avon representative and the repair worker made the front door a regular point of contact with the wider neighborhood.
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