Processed Foods History: 1960s to Today

Posted by ModernPioneerMom in Real Food and tagged with culinary history, food by decade, food timeline, processed food, Real Food July 5, 2012

Processed Foods History:

1960s to Today

Let’s continue exploring our journey from real food to processed food and (hopefully) back to real food!

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1 OF THE PROCESSED FOODS HISTORY, 1910s to 1950s

1960

The ’60s focused on radical change and experimentation, even in the culinary arena: Julia Child taught us how to make the perfect French omelet; ethnic foods were hot; vegetarianism was catching on; fondue parties were all the rage; and we returned to the outdoor cooking of our ancestors – on the backyard barbecue grill. Continue reading →

Read Your Labels!

Posted by ModernPioneerMom in Real Food and tagged with MSG, nutrition facts, nutritional label, preservatives, processed foods, Real Food, trans fats June 24, 2012

Remember to always

read nutrition labels!

If you see these ingredients, leave it in the store! Continue reading →

Tinkering with Tartar Sauce

Posted by ModernPioneerMom in Real Food, Recipes and tagged with food labels, ingredients, nutritional labels, Real Food, recipe, sauce recipes, tartar sauce June 18, 2012

Tinkering with Tartar Sauce

Today I stopped by the grocery store to pick up a bottle of tartar sauce. Is everyone remembering to read nutritional labels on EVERYTHING?

I couldn’t believe how many ingredients were in a simple condiment like this: Continue reading →