Photo: “Chef Boyardee” (Ettore Boiardi); a screenshot from a 1953 commercial for Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Dinner. Credit: Internet Archive.

The Real Chef Boyardee

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 25, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about Chef Boyardee – a real person who helped greatly during WWII... (Read More)

Photo: chicken livers and onions. Credit: Joe Foodie; Wikimedia Commons.

I HATE That! Your Worst Family Meal Growing Up

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 4, 2020

Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes for meals she and her friends remember from childhood – but didn’t like very much... (Read More)

Photo: individual sliver of chipped beef. Credit: Dpbsmith; Wikimedia Commons.

National Sandwich Month (August): A Sandwich SOS

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 28, 2020

Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes for a meal many families – and military personnel – remember well: chipped beef on toast... (Read More)

Illustration: mixing bowl and cooking utensils

Just like Mom Made: Recipes & Stories from the Past

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 21, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find the recipes that her Mom – and her friends’ Moms – used to make... (Read More)

Photo: American Chop Suey. Credit: Roundhere44; Wikimedia Commons.

Regional Food: The Mysterious Case of Soupy Macaroni

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 21, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers for American Chop Suey recipes – and to find the various names Americans call this dish... (Read More)

Photo: Fourth of July fireworks over the East Village of New York City. Credit: David Shankbone; Wikimedia Commons.

Your Ancestors’ Foods to Celebrate the 4th of July

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 1, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes our ancestors cooked to celebrate the Fourth of July... (Read More)

Photo: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Photo by Greg Hume; Wikimedia Commons.

Coping with the Pandemic: Dandelion Recipes

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 12, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives recipes for a trend she’s noticed during the pandemic: people cooking with dandelions... (Read More)

Photo: barbacoa tacos. Credit: Paul Goyette; Wikimedia Commons.

Taco Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 5, 2020

In this article – to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo & Taco Tuesday – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find a variety of taco recipes... (Read More)

Photo: spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips. Credit: Janine; Wikimedia Commons.

Ready for the Big Game? Super Bowl Food!

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 31, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find dip recipes for your Super Bowl celebration... (Read More)

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