Reading old magazines is so endlessly fascinating, I can't help passing some of this on. These nuggets (some truly appalling), are from the first six issues of Gourmet. In some cases the articles speak to how openminded Americans were when it came to what they considered edible back in the forties. They were happily devouring offal and foraged foods - and they were crazy for turtle. On the other hand, their appreciation of foods eaten in any continent other than Europe and America was almost nonexistent. The Japanese admiration for raw fish, for example, was considered a "curse." As for women... well, read on.
A Few Gems from Old Gourmet, Circa 1941
A Few Gems from Old Gourmet, Circa 1941
A Few Gems from Old Gourmet, Circa 1941
Reading old magazines is so endlessly fascinating, I can't help passing some of this on. These nuggets (some truly appalling), are from the first six issues of Gourmet. In some cases the articles speak to how openminded Americans were when it came to what they considered edible back in the forties. They were happily devouring offal and foraged foods - and they were crazy for turtle. On the other hand, their appreciation of foods eaten in any continent other than Europe and America was almost nonexistent. The Japanese admiration for raw fish, for example, was considered a "curse." As for women... well, read on.