Bacony Crrrrunch
What tastes like bacon but is entirely meat-free?! Bac*Os, of course! And this 1984 ad proved that salads and Bac*Os are a match made in veggie heaven.
January 31, 2014

Bacony Crrrrunch

What tastes like bacon but is entirely meat-free?! Bac*Os, of course! And this 1984 ad proved that salads and Bac*Os are a match made in veggie heaven. 

Tags:  food   vintage   vintage ad   bacos   bacon   General Mills   Betty Crocker   1980s  
So Fresh They’re In The Dairy Case
Hot, crisp and flaky Pillsbury Turnover Pastries were a new idea in 1966 and the Pillsbury Doughboy was there to put icing on top!
January 30, 2014

So Fresh They’re In The Dairy Case

Hot, crisp and flaky Pillsbury Turnover Pastries were a new idea in 1966 and the Pillsbury Doughboy was there to put icing on top!

King Leonardo
“King Leonardo and his Short Subjects” was a weekly cartoon series that aired 1960-1961. Twinkles the elephant was a series regular who also happened to be the mascot for Twinkles cereal – the show’s sponsor. You wouldn’t believe how...
January 29, 2014

King Leonardo

“King Leonardo and his Short Subjects” was a weekly cartoon series that aired 1960-1961. Twinkles the elephant was a series regular who also happened to be the mascot for Twinkles cereal – the show’s sponsor. You wouldn’t believe how this record had the kids rockin’ to Tooter the Turtle’s TV theme. 

Tags:  records   cartoon   vintage   1960s   cereal   General Mills  
Save Sugar With Kix
During WWII rationing was a big deal, so this 1940s Kix cereal display really was an attention getter! It had sugar-saving appeal.
January 28, 2014

Save Sugar With Kix

During WWII rationing was a big deal, so this 1940s Kix cereal display really was an attention getter! It had sugar-saving appeal. 

Tags:  food   cereal   breakfast   kix   world war II   1940s   vintage   General Mills  
Pick-a-Pack
However did people choose between all the delicious General Mills cereals in 1957? They didn’t have to because Betty Crocker came up with the Pick-A-Pack so cereal lovers could have it all!
January 27, 2014

Pick-a-Pack

However did people choose between all the delicious General Mills cereals in 1957? They didn’t have to because Betty Crocker came up with the Pick-A-Pack so cereal lovers could have it all!

Tags:  food   cereal   breakfast   vintage   vintage ad   Betty Crocker   Wheaties   cheerios   trix   General Mills   1950s  
Get Your Start With Fruit Start
Anyone remember delicious, fruity, sweet and crumbly Fruit Start bars from the 1990s?!
January 24, 2014

Get Your Start With Fruit Start

Anyone remember delicious, fruity, sweet and crumbly Fruit Start bars from the 1990s?! 

Tags:  food   breakfast   Betty Crocker   1990s   General Mills