1914 Grandma’s Old Fashioned Molasses Advertisement

Advertisement of Grandma's Old Fashioned Molasses
Source: American Cookery (March, 1924)

I think this product still exists – though the name has changed slightly across the years. In 1924, it was called Grandma’s Old Fashioned Molasses while today it is just called Grandma’s Molasses. Interesting that company no longer considers it necessary to include “Old Fashioned” in the name, even though it’s been around for at least a hundred years.

1924 Rumford Baking Powder Advertisement

Advertisement for Rumford Baking Powder
Source: American Cookery (April, 1924)

I don’t usually give much thought to baking powder brands, but this 1924 full-page advertisement on the inside cover of the April, 1924 issue of  American Cookery made me realize that there used to be differences across brands. I definitely don’t want to spoil a cake by using a bad baking powder. I wonder if there still are significant differences.

1923 Skinner’s Macaroni Advertisement

Advertisement for Skinner's Macaroni
Source: American Cookery (June/July, 1923)

Until I saw this hundred-year-old advertisement, I had never heard of Skinner’s Macaroni – though it may be a regional food that still exists. When I googled “Skinner’s Macaroni,” I came across an Albertson’s webpage for Skinner Macaroni Twirls. I also came across an “Our Story” page for J. Skinner Baking in Omaha, Nebraska which said that “The Skinner family has been in the food business since the late 1800s, so there’s a good chance your grandparents grew up on Skinner Macaroni and other Skinner family products.” It looked like the company now makes pastries.