Category Archives: Food and Drink

L.A.’s confusing freeways, December 8, 1958

Posted on December 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Beverly and La Cienega, home of pony rides for two generations of children. I believe Gales was on a different corner. Note the Bible verse and the puzzling editorial cartoon. What was on the minds of Times’ readers in 1958? … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift suggestion

Posted on December 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

It’s Christmas morning. Your loved one reaches under the tree for that carefully wrapped package. But what’s this? Could it be? Yes, it’s Col. Sanders’ FBI file! Just what they’ve always wanted! And it can be yours courtesy of the … Continue reading →

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Duesenberg for sale

Posted on December 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy Hemmings Motor News Now listed for sale on Hemmings Motor News, this 1929 Duesenberg J belonged to one of the Barbee brothers (probably A.K. Barbee) who headed the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Los Angeles. It was later owned … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1980

Posted on November 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Lida and Thomas Warne of Whittier celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary, 1980. According to California death records, Thomas George Warne died in 1981 at the age of 100. Lida Warne died in 1987 at the age of 100. And a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving with a microwave, 1975

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times offers recipes for a complete  Thanksgiving dinner you can make with your new microwave. WARNING: These recipes have not been through the Daily Mirror test kitchen and are for entertainment value only.

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Thanksgiving, 1968

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

"A new dish for this year’s feast can add excitement, too, especially if you stick to the Thanksgiving cliches." Note: These recipes have not been through the Daily Mirror test kitchen and are for entertainment value only.

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November 23, 1938: Nuestro Pueblo — Lincoln Heights

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Sam’s Lunch Room in 1938 and below, Avenue 19 via Google maps street view.  

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A World War II Thanksgiving, 1943

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a World War II recipe for meatless mince pie.   "The larders are war-shorn, but let the heart be grateful for the gift of fertile lands, for the riches of the earth and the sea and the privilege to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1936

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Recipes for "modern" stuffing from The Times, 1936. Please note that this item has not been put through the Daily Mirror test kitchen (our Le Creuset has been gathering cobwebs of late). These recipes are for entertainment value only.

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Thanksgiving, 1928

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Chef Wyman’s recipes for Thanksgiving, 1928. And thanks to Mary McCoy of This Book Is for You and On Bunker Hill for the tip. Thanksgiving Family Secrets What’s Bread in the Coffee Can RAISIN BROWN BREAD 1 cup milk1 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1908

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Thanksgiving, 1908 "Did the Pilgrim Fathers have salads at their Thanksgiving feasts? Nay, verily!" How Did Thanksgiving Get to Be Turkey Day? History: The All-American feast took its time becoming the holiday we all celebrate today. Thursday November 15, … Continue reading →

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Our rural past — farming in Torrance

Posted on November 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Russ Parsons You would hardly know it today, when South Bay towns like Torrance and Gardena seem composed of little but suburbs and strip malls, but it wasn’t so long ago that this broad, flat plain included some of … Continue reading →

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Voices — Jay Fiondella

Posted on November 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Jay Fiondella sets off to look for World War II planes that crashed in Greenland. "My Holy Grail." "Adventure is out there."

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Sid Hughes dies at 50; the Daily Mirror mourns

Posted on November 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Sid Hughes, Los Angeles newsman. Sid Hughes, who owned the badge that is the Daily Mirror’s icon, worked at nearly every newspaper in Los Angeles: The Times, the Record, the Express, the Herald, the Examiner … Continue reading →

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November 3, 1958: 44 shopping days until Christmas

Posted on November 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

Honestly! The Christmas ads start earlier every year. I remember when they used to wait until after Thanksgiving!

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Los Angeles history — Valley dining

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

I loved going to the Samoa House as a youngster growing up in the Valley inthe ’60s.  The rib dinners were great.  I loved the blue cheese saladdressing.  I recall there were several different rib dinners and the priceswere probably … Continue reading →

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Voices–Brian Stromsoe

Posted on August 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Brian Stromsoe writes: I think the Mirror was 5 cents back then. I delivered the Huntington Park Signal, which produced $20 per month for my comic book purchases, and a stop off at Rancher Bill’s for a burger, fries, and … Continue reading →

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July 17, 1938

Posted on July 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jack Benny gives a party for his daughter Joan and invites some little friends: Jack Haley Jr., Gary and Dennis Crosby, Dion Fay (son of Barbara Stanwyck and Frank Fay), Melinda Markey (daughter of Joan Bennett and Gene Markey), Al … Continue reading →

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June 10, 1908

Posted on June 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

ow this is what I’d call an extremely gray page. Even electronic "zipotone" doesn’t help much. But what great stories…. First of all, Mrs. D.C. Caloo is freed after being held as a prisoner at 732 W. 9th St. by … Continue reading →

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May 23, 1908

Posted on May 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Hollywood gets a new church, above.  (At left, Hollywood Presbyterian today.) The northwest corner of 8th Street and Broadway (at right) sells for $234,000 ($5,144, 969.35 USD 2007) … Below left, sake is banned because it’s impure … The auction … Continue reading →

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