Live Younger and Longer With Wheaties
In this 1957 ad, Wheaties advises you have a light breakfast of the crunchy flakes to help you “live younger” and possibly longer! They did not, however, say what a bowl of Wheaties might do for your bowling...
August 30, 2013

Live Younger and Longer With Wheaties

In this 1957 ad, Wheaties advises you have a light breakfast of the crunchy flakes to help you “live younger” and possibly longer! They did not, however, say what a bowl of Wheaties might do for your bowling game.

Tags:  General Mills   Wheaties   vintage   vintage ad   1950s   bowling  
Pillsbury’s European Recipe Service
Did you know Pillsbury’s Best Flour had a European Recipe Service? In 1953, they tempted Americans with this towering, layered Genoise – the cake of Genoa. Buono!
August 28, 2013

Pillsbury’s European Recipe Service

Did you know Pillsbury’s Best Flour had a European Recipe Service? In 1953, they tempted Americans with this towering, layered Genoise – the cake of Genoa. Buono!

Tags:  General Mills   pillsbury   vintage   vintage ad   cake   1950s  
E.T. Phone Home, It’s Time For Breakfast!
What was E.T.’s favorite food in 1984? Peanut butter and chocolate-flavored E’s and T’s, of course!
August 26, 2013

E.T. Phone Home, It’s Time For Breakfast!

What was E.T.’s favorite food in 1984? Peanut butter and chocolate-flavored E’s and T’s, of course! 

Tags:  General Mills   cereal   e.t.   vintage   1980s  
Fruit Brute’s Early Look
Did you hear the news? Fruit Brute is back for 2013! Here is how the box looked in 1974. Now named Frute Brute, it will be sold for a limited time alongside Fruity Yummy Mummy (also back this fall!) and our three legacy...
August 23, 2013

Fruit Brute’s Early Look

Did you hear the news? Fruit Brute is back for 2013! Here is how the box looked in 1974. Now named Frute Brute, it will be sold for a limited time alongside Fruity Yummy Mummy (also back this fall!) and our three legacy Monsters - Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry. Happy early Halloween!

Green Giant in the 1960s
This jolly guy tending to his corn was the kind face of the Green Giant in the 1960’s. Kind of want to give him a hug, don’t you?!
August 20, 2013

Green Giant in the 1960s

This jolly guy tending to his corn was the kind face of the Green Giant in the 1960’s. Kind of want to give him a hug, don’t you?!

Tags:  General Mills   green giant   1960s   vintage  
So Simple Even a Husband Can Do It
How easy is it to use Bisquick?! So simple “even a husband can do it,” according to this 1944 ad. And you have to admit, this gentleman does look pretty pleased with himself.
August 19, 2013

So Simple Even a Husband Can Do It

How easy is it to use Bisquick?! So simple “even a husband can do it,” according to this 1944 ad. And you have to admit, this gentleman does look pretty pleased with himself. 

Tags:  General Mills   bisquick   vintage   vintage ad   1940s