the 1950's 'Modern' Woman

I just pulled out The American Woman's Cook Book that belonged to Sunny's Grandmother. It was published in 1955.

In a time when gay meant happy, 'swell' meant something other than my body after too much salt and thongs were worn on the feet, here are a few interesting and humorous tidbits that aided the 'modern' woman of the 50's.

"Strike up a warm acquaintance

with your oven and its special temperament".

Wow! Get this woman some friends, will ya!?

"Time and your oven await

the occasion and the man."

Which ever comes first.

"The machine beats time as well as batter

while you supply

the brain that makes the cake."

If I only had a brain dudu-dudu-dududu

Some other fun words of culinary wisdom:

"The Season's best-dressed fowl wears stuffing under the skin of the breast as well as in the body."

Thus the implant is born.

"Many women can manage almost any form of entertainment without the help of a maid."

Insult...

"For most, however there are distinct limits to what should be attempted for pleasant and dignified results."

...to injury!

Concerning hosting a dinner:

"As the guests leave the table for the living room, the hostess enters with the coffee. By the time all have lighted a fresh cigarette, the coffee is being poured and the dining table has been forgotten."

As the smoke alarm goes off after ALL have lighted a fresh cigarette. *cough* *cough* *hack* *cough*

And my favorite:
"The Broiler or Fryer [chicken] is more delectable when you break all the joints, clip off the neck and backbone and snap out the breastbone."

But if you don't want to get your hands dirty just give Luigi or Guiedo a call. I'm sure they'd be happy to take care of it for you. They live in Chicago by the way.

It's All A Modern Woman? Good!