Post #108981 by Satan's Sin on Wed, Aug 18, 2004 9:49 AM

A few weeks back Humuhumu was kind enough to share pictures of a charming Baker's Coconut Cut-Up Cakes cookbook. And now, in the words of the Baron in "Andy Warhol's Frankenstein":"I too have a guest to table."

The following photos are from my collection of 1950s cookbooks -- along with their captions, reproduced word for word.

Enjoy!

Faced with the dilemma of a dithering beau? Get that Silly Sammy off the fence and declare your intentions with this "Crazy Cupid Cake!" Any man would get this "message" -- and fast!

When middle-aged husbands start wondering what the "hell" they'd done with their lives, a modern housewife knows just what to do! Keep him plied with a never-ending round of these irresistible "Green Goblins" ... and before you know it, the "danger years" will pass!

After a hard day of sweating over a hot launch-control panel at Strategic Air Command, what young Air Force officer wouldn't be ready for a heapin' helpin' of "Silo Stew"? We stand at the ready, sir!

No modern household is ever short of corks!

Ayn Rand smiles in the sure knowledge that communism will soon be on the ash heap of history, and prepares an "Objectivist Buffet" for her husband and visiting lover. After hubby goes to bed, then it'll be time to break out the cocktail shaker and whip up a couple of potent "Fountainheads." And as to what happens after that -- well, as they say: "Atlas Shrugged!"

An Easter Feast fit for the Lord!

Clare Boothe Luce puts the finishing touches on her latest stratagem: an "Hooray for Red" buffet! Once the wine was flowing and tongues were loosened, this sly little fox will note who praises the color scheme a tad too highly -- and the freshly-uncovered pinko will get quite the surprise when he opens up next week's edition of "Time" magazine!

Spent uranium fuel rods power this clever "Atomic Hot Doggerizer." Afterwards, everyone will "glow" with satisfaction!

After a difficult day at the mortuary, what man could come home to a spread like this and not find his "spirits" lifted? Mine certainly wouldn't be "six feet under!"

Werner von Braun's charming daughters prepare an "A-O.K. Cake" to celebrate daddy's latest rocket launch! And when Herr Docktor comes home, he'll certainly "blast off" when he gets a load of this! Well, wouldn't you?

Unexpected guests? What, me worry? Not when there's a gleaming Frigidaire Feast-a-Tron 6000 on duty! Simply initialize the countdown sequence and direct the conveyor belt to the dining room! Just remember to keep an eye on the reactor's core temperature!

Could a Five Year Plan and stern Politburo produce a "Freedom Sandwich" half as glorious as this? Eat your heart out, Ivan!

Mrs. Robert Oppenheimer lovingly bastes one of the interesting creatures her husband found wandering around Fermi Labs. But better shake a leg, Mrs. O! Dr. and Mrs. Edward Teller are due any minute, and you know how quick they are to make a "critical mass" of themselves!

Not meaty enough? No problem! Simply pick up the little flagon of Ham Juice and "sweeten" to taste!

Gay suburban "key parties" are all the rage in the 1950s, and the really "smart" way to finish an evening of festive neighborliness is with an exotic cup of imported coffee from Paris, France!

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[ Edited by: Satan's Sin on 2004-08-18 15:33 ]