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Heinz: Mottoes and 57 Varieties
The following post is an excerpt from the new book, 57 Servings From the Heinz Table, by History Center curator Emily Ruby. You can purchase the book from our…
The Food of Fallingwater: A Look at the Elsie Henderson Papers and Photographs
Elsie Henderson stands alongside a portrait of Edgar Kaufmann, Sr. during a visit to Fallingwater. Elsie Henderson Papers and Photographs, Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center. Food leaves…
Gobbling Up Thanksgiving with Pittsburgh Flare
L.E. Smith Glass Company produced the first glass turkeys in 1943. Capable of holding soup, candy, or even cranberry sauce, this glass bird is an excellent table decoration for…
Prohibition’s Legacy in Pennsylvania
This post has been adapted from an article featured in the Spring 2018 issue of Western Pennsylvania History. The Keystone State is known for having some of the strictest alcohol…
The Edible Schoolyard
In 1996, California restauranteur Alice Waters joined forces with a middle school principal to turn an acre of asphalt into the first Edible Schoolyard. Students in Berkley, Calif., cultivated…
Who’s the Tom Tucker on your Mint Ginger Ale?
The current label of Tom Tucker Mint Ginger Ale, a staple of Western Pennsylvania pop drinkers. Courtesy of Brian Butko. Pittsburghers love quirky traditions, so when cruising the soda…
Pretzels and Prohibition: The Tangled Fate of the “German Biscuit”
“The Trap,” postcard, 1908. Pretzels and beer feature prominently in this image that portrays the negative views held by many people regarding patrons attracted to the saloon “free lunch.”…
In Vino Veritas: The Tradition of Winemaking in the Italian American Home
Mrs. Gallo, Lena Scalise, and Angelo Borelli process food to store for the winter, 1958. Courtesy of Elissa Scalise Powell. Like all immigrants, Italians brought their traditional methods of…
Curator Q&A: Leslie Przybylek and American Spirits
Meet Leslie Przybylek, lead curator for the new American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition, on display beginning Saturday, Feb. 10. Leslie has been hard at work bringing…
Consider the Can: Beer Can Appreciation Day
January 24 is National Beer Can Appreciation Day Looking for something to celebrate? How about singing the praises of National Beer Can Appreciation Day? Today is not just another generic…