Were hot pocket sandwiches better back in the 40s? Most likely they were, even though they didn’t have microwaves. Strike that. Especially because they didn’t have microwaves. Instead, they apparently used the Toas-Tite Grill to whip up a quick and hot filled sandwich. Just clamp and hold over an open flame (like a gas burner)… Continue reading Toas-Tite Grill
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Retrosink: Vintage Bread Labels
Considering that Monday is a good day to look to the past (as in too bad the weekend is over), a little Retrosink action is in order. How To Be A Retronaut has a neat gallery up of of old bread labels. They date from the 40s and 50s and with over a dozen images,… Continue reading Retrosink: Vintage Bread Labels
Retrosink: Big Burger Grill
Grilling season is officially on. Check out this awesome grill-themed vintage toy: The Big Burger Grill uses a 150 watt light bulb to heat a metal grill surface on which you can cook hamburgers, pancakes, and other delectables. And be sure to check out the source link for other (not necessarily food-related) vintage toys. (Via… Continue reading Retrosink: Big Burger Grill
Retrosink: Antique Winged Corkscrew
It isn’t always easy to find kitchen gear that could belong in any era. An antiqued microwave oven? No thanks. But an antiqued corkscrew? Well that just makes sense. The True Fabrications Antique Winged Corkscrew may not be a true antique, but it does look as if it belongs in a bygone era. Might even… Continue reading Retrosink: Antique Winged Corkscrew
Retrosink: Drinking (On The Way) To The Moon
If this Rocket Beer Bottle Opener Vintage Space Ship Antique Cast Iron is as cool looking in real life as its descriptive name would lead one to believe, then for $16.49 it seems like a great deal. I mean, just look at all those words.
Retrosink: Old-Timey Alarm-Clock Tea Maker
Even since the beginning of the modern era it was recognized that people needed all the help they could get when it came to procuring a caffeinated beverage. After all, the motor skills needed to make a pot of tea or coffee require some degree of coordination—best left to automation. Back in the day, they… Continue reading Retrosink: Old-Timey Alarm-Clock Tea Maker