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1900-1910
Many immigrants were coming to America during this period so this brought a new wave of taste and flavors in food. College women began to study the science of cooking to improve nutrition and health in their family. With World War I the country was facing a great depression and had to begin rationing out food.
*The first Italian style pizzeria opened in New York city, 1905.
* 1903- Canned tuna
*1906- Food & Drug Act -
1920 (Prohibition)
Prohibition went into effect in America on January 16, 1920, it did more than stop the legal sale of alcoholic beverages in our country. It increased the production of soft drinks, put hundreds of restaurants and hotels out of business, spurred the growth of tea rooms and cafeterias, and destroyed the last vestiges of fine dining in the United States.
*1921-White Castle
-Quaker Oats quick oats
*1923-Welch's grape jelly -
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Rationing
Rationing was introduced in the United States by the Office of Price Administration in 1942 as a way to equitably distribute diminishing food supplies. It ended in 1947. The price of chicken was very high during this time. During WWII, chickens producers were required by law to divert the majority of their birds to supplying US military. -
Cookbooks
*Cookbooks became very popular
*Casseroles became a popular dish -
1970-1980
Cocktail parties were the thing of the 70's. Adults gathering together to eat simple cheeses and sip on wine but going into the 80's the younger generation took it but definitely put a spin on it. In the 80's the younger generation started to serve raw vegetables and light dip instead of the typical formal cocktail foods that previously took place.
*1970-Hamburger Helper
*1985-Classic Coke
"Things as seen: it's cocktail time," Miv Schaaf, Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1981 -
1990- Present Day
Bagel pizzas and hot pockets were big in the 90's. Food like what we saw in the early 2000's are people eating chips, cookies and all other type of junk food. Quick meals such as TV dinners or instant noodles are greatly liked. The 90's to now has changed dramatically being that now there are so many healthier options for people. Now there are many vegans and even in local grocery stores we see special aisles for healthy foods.
*1990-Cream of Broccoli
*1996- Stuffed Crust Pizza
*1997- V8 Splash
