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1900
The food was vastly agriculture. Most people in he early 1900s had there own land and grew there own crops and herbs and raising there own livestock.
3 facts:
-Brownies were in vented at this time.
-The first patent of instant coffee was issued.
- Necco Wafer cookies were made. -
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1910
Food in 1910 was mostly pork because pigs were really easy to raise and take care of.
3 facts:
-In 1911, Campells became a national brand.
-Oreo cookies were made in 1912.
-Marshmellow fluff was invent in this time. -
1920s
Food in the 1920s was cheap. A large part of what was eaten back then was meat and potatoes.
3 facts:
-The Baby Ruth bar was invented.
-Kool aid was mad in 1927.
-Velveeta cheese was invented in 1928. -
1930
Food in the 1930s was harsh. People had barley to none food. This was when the Great Depression hit. So it was hard on a lot of people. A lot of people died of starvation.
3 fun facts:
-In 1939, The FSCC begins the Food Stamp Plan.
-In 1934, Nabisco introduces the Ritz cracker.
-In 1930, A Hostess plant manager creates the Twinkie. -
1940s
In this time they started to eat more fruits and vegetables more then we do now. They did this because meat, fats, dairy, and sugars were limited.
3 facts:
-Families were encouraged to grow "Victory Gardens" to help feed the soldiers.
-After the war pre packaged food was introduced.
- The government started to use high fructose corn syrup. -
1950s
In this time meat and potatoes became supreme again. At diners main dishes would be food like steak, meatloaf, etc.
3 facts:
-Foods were purchased in cans, pouches or packages.
-Soups were available as liquids or in dry form.
- Frozen dinners laid on trays in front of TV sets. -
1960s
Many meals at this time were still dominated by convenience foods.
3 facts:
-Gelatin molds and bright foods were popular.
-In 1965 Spaghettios where made.
-1965, the sports drink Gatorade was made. -
1970s
At this time cereal, snacks, and show-off dinner parties were the 'IT'.
3 fatcts:
-Blue nun at this time was the drink of choice
-Hamburger Helper is introduced.
-The nation's first salad bar is introduced at R.J. -
1980s
At this time hot and spicy food became popular.
3 facts:
-The micrib was introduced in 1981.
-Diet coke was introduced in 1980.
-Hot Pockets were introduced in 1983. -
1990s
Food at this time was more hot pockets and junk food.
3 facts:
-The pizza rolls were made at this time.
-Bagel bites were mad at this time.
-Popcicles were made at this time. -
2000s
At lot of people didn't eat cards at this time. Also at this time there was a swing towards comfort food, simple ingredients and dishes such as pies, puddings and crumbles.
3 facts:
-Coffee was really big in 2005
-Food trucks became a thing.
-Waffle Crisp were invented