Mid Century Hit Tunes
"What a Wonderful World" is a forever memorable tune by this artist, whose nickname is Satchmo.
Many have covered his tunes, including this one, but his voice exudes feeling and soul like no other!
This machine is used to play vinyl singles and albums
What is a record player or turntable?
Albums that play at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute are called “33s.” Singles are “45s,” and the first album format was 78 revolutions per minute.
This beloved side to sandwiches was created because of a customer’s complaint that the potatoes were too thick.
What are potato chips?
George Crum, a cook at a Saratoga Springs restaurant, was angry about the customer’s complaint, so he sliced the potatoes as thin as he could and fried them in oil. The customer was thrilled with the potato chips, which was not at all what Crum expected.
This is the colour of the Beatles' submarine.
What is yellow?
The tune "Yellow Submarine" was made into a film in 1968.
A graham cracker or plain piecrust with a filling of cream cheese and sour cream are the basic ingredients for this dessert.
What is cheesecake?
You won’t find many graham cracker crusts in New York City. The cheesecake there is much heavier than in other parts of the country.
This variety TV host's signature tune is "Everybody Loves Someday"
Who is Dean Martin?
In 1967, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Male TV star. Later, he was the host of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast.
Before refrigerators, we used this appliance to keep food cold.
What is an icebox?
Today, you can pay up to $10,000 to own a rare vintage one.
This continent’s countries occupy the top four positions in chocolate product exports
What is Europe?
They are, in order, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Italy, and the Netherlands.
This spy franchise, authored by Ian Fleming, is one of the best-known of all time.
What is James Bond (007)?
Many of the novels have been adapted to the big screen.
Strawberries piled high with a generous dollop of whipped cream, served on this type of cake, make a favourite summer dessert.
What is shortcake?
It’s a crumbly cake, more on the order of a scone or a biscuit.
No one sings "Folsom Prison Blues" like this Tennessee performer who wrote it.
Who is Johnny Cash?
Folsom was one of the country’s first maximum-security prisons and among its toughest. Cash saw the film Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison while stationed in Germany. He couldn’t forget what he saw and wrote the song about it. Then he performed at Folsom Prison for the prisoners
Before electric mixers, these gadgets were used to mix cake batter.
What is an eggbeater?
They easily incorporate a lot of air into the batter, so some bakers still use them.
This is the most widely eaten meat in the world.
What is pork?
According to foodrepublic.com, 36 percent of all meat consumption is pork, with chicken accounting for 33 percent and beef at 24 percent. Goat and sheep together represent only five percent of meat consumption.
This new dance came after Chubby Checker's 1960 cover tune.
What is the twist?
The tune is "The Twist" and is spawned a shift in music and dance. He reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 list.
This Italian dessert features a hard shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavorings.
What are cannoli?
Fillings can range from chocolate chips to orange flavoring and anything in between.
What is Moon RIver?
its popularity soared when it became the theme of the Andy Williams Show.
Before vacuum cleaners, we cleaned rugs with these.
What are sweepers?
Sweepers are mechanical devices and require going over the same areas multiple times to pick up most of the dust and lint. Some people still use them to spot-clean rugs and carpets.
Chicken cordon bleu includes this generic kind of cheese.
What is Swiss?
The dish consists of chicken breasts filled with cheese and ham, rolled into a neat package with the sides tucked in. The recipe calls for coating the chicken in egg, followed by a roll in herbed breadcrumbs.
This man was the first to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This classic layered Southern dessert is made with bananas, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.
What is banana pudding?
Some restaurants mix it all together except for the whipped cream, but you want to layer it if you’re serving it for company
"Mr. Tambourine Man" is performed by this artist with a distinctive, gravelly voice.
Who is Bob Dylan?
The tune first appeared on his March 1965 album Bringing It All Back Home. One month later, the Byrds released their cover of the tune and brought it to the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100.
This spinning device was once used to remove water from laundered items
What is a wringer?
It sat on top of the washing machine, and you fed the clothes, one at a time, through it.
This nightshade was once considered poisonous.
What is a tomato?
In 16th-century Europe, it was regarded not only as poisonous but also as a source of temptation.
This toy became a massive fad in 1958 but peaked in the early '60s?
What is the Hula Hoop?
The Wham-O company sold 25 million plastic hoops in just the first four months after launching in 1958.
This French egg custard is served with a burnt toffee crust.
What is crème brûlée?
Its name means “burnt cream.” In Spain, the same dessert is called crema Catalana.