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In the early decades of the 20th century, & from the world wars to the cold wars, food producers created groundbreaking packaging, new technologies, & improvements on Mother Nature. Here is an entertaining cultural history of the innovative packaged foods that changed the way we eat. With dozens of archival ads & original product shots of Hamburger Helper, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Minute Rice, Lipton Cup-a-Soup -- & many more revolutionary products -- this book highlights the fascinating stories behind the food inventions; the histories behind the brands & icons that have become synonymous with them; the jingles that have made them such a large part of our popular culture; & the recipes that have tutored generations of homemakers & comfort food chefs. Illus.Wyman, Carolyn is the author of 'Better Than Homemade : Amazing Foods That Changed the Way We Eat', published 2008 under ISBN 9781422391686 and ISBN 142239168X.
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