I track down the story of how 20th century America rediscovered—and reinvented—our favorite tin-pot-wearing pioneer hero.
Welcome to Lettuce Mousse, an archaeological dive into the history of American food.
Hi, I'm Julia. I dig up original recipes from 1880-1970(ish) and then make them, for better or worse. Learn more about this blog
Jell-O Ice Cream Pie
Plus: mayonnaise-filled tomato cups, how to talk to your daughter about chastity before marriage, and LOTS of deodorant ads.
Pineapple Salad Mush, I Mean Mousse
Pineapples find their heyday in jazz-age America...and the food industry finds a way to ruin them.
