I’m writing a book on the history of barbecue in America, and for research I’m looking through the Better Homes and Gardens Barbecue Book from 1965.  A couple of thoughts about the book: -In the steak section, they call for … Continue reading →

My wife and I made yogurt a few days ago. Making yogurt is quite easy, especially if you have a yogurt maker. All you need is milk, yogurt yeast, and some time. While it takes hours to make yogurt, most … Continue reading →

Some time ago I looked through a big book of Gallup polls.  Gallup polls aren’t that well-known anymore, but back in the day Gallup did surveys on (I believe) a weekly basis, and sold the results to newspapers as a … Continue reading →

I was shopping at World Market a few days ago and saw a book on how to make distillations and infusions.  Distilling means making hard liquor (like brandy or whiskey), while infusing means to take an existing liquor and add … Continue reading →

Clarence Saunders revolutionized the way we shop for food. In the early 20th century you shopped at the local market, where the staff got the food for you (most of it was behind a counter) and calculated how much you … Continue reading →