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1950s Cooking Styles
In the 1950s the main dishes that were served were meaty dishes. Steak, beef Stroganoff and meat loaf were the most popular meals. casseroles were also popular. Another popular but weird meal was anything with jelly, In the 1950s house wives would make jelly with meat, Vegetables, fruit or even cheese in the jelly. -
1960s Cooking Styles
In the 1960s It was a revolution of canned foods and easier and quicker meals, one example of this was oatmeal another was Instant potatoes. As well as pre-packaged meals, fast food also was increasing with the opening of dominoes. Another big event that was happening was the moon landing in 1969. -
1970s Cooking Styles
In the 1970s women were still expected to cook in the kitchen but it started to get more popular for women to get part time jobs such as an assistant. Foods varied from quiches to prawn cocktails, with women getting part time jobs they made easier to make meals such as frozen meals and instant potatoes. -
1980s Cooking Styles
In the 1980s more and more women had jobs so meals were getting easier to cook, women were still cooking but the recipes and food pallets extended with a lot of chicken such as apricot chicken and stews. with microwaves being popular as well as food getting sweeter and fast food getting more popular. -
1990s Cooking Styles
In 1990s Womens rights were a big topi, more women were seeking higher education and getting full time jobs. with this more men helped in the kitchen but still mainly women canned foods were a hit as well as fast food. In the 90s weight gain was a big part of life and more sugary and fatty meals were getting made. With this weight issue fitness was also in the trends. -
2000s Cooking Styles
In the 2000s kitchens were changed for the better with a lot of open space as well as all family members cooking. meals kept on getting un healthier but more people were trying new diets. Electric food prep was made like electric mixers, coffee machines and juicers. Fresh frozen food was popular as well as kitchen garden programs which helped kids make healthier foods. Alot of events happened in the 2000s like the tragic events of the Bali bombings and 911.