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Vintage Autumn Menus from Two Iconic Decades
What did autumn taste like in 1965? How about the 1980s? We’re turning back the clock with vintage newspapers from Storied to uncover the recipes and trends that defined fall cooking in these iconic decades. From apple-everything to pumpkin mania, we’re comparing retro autumn menus with today’s favorites and finding some forgotten gems that deserve a comeback in your kitchen.
Join us as we:
- Travel Through Time: Tour fall menus from 1965 and the 1980s using authentic newspaper archives, revealing what home cooks were making when harvest season arrived.
- Decode the Trends: Compare the apple and pumpkin recipes that dominated these eras with modern fall cooking, spotting what’s changed and what’s stayed delicious.
- Uncover Hidden Gems: Find forgotten recipes worth reviving in your own kitchen, from surprisingly creative uses of seasonal ingredients to dishes that deserve a second look.
- Connect Past to Present: See how our relationship with fall flavors has evolved over six decades and what these vintage menus tell us about American food culture.
So, grab your coziest sweater and join us for a nostalgic journey through autumn menus of yesteryear!
Resources
Enjoy these resources as you continue to explore fall flavors:
- Visit Storied.com or use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
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