by topline | Jun 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
by topline | Apr 14, 2016 | History, Uncategorized
Elvis grew up poor in the backwoods of Tupelo, Mississippi eating the down-home southern comfort foods his mama used to make; biscuits and gravy, fritters, and coconut cake were probably some of his favorites. Even after he gained fame and fortune, he never strayed... 
by topline | Dec 21, 2015 | History, Uncategorized
We all have our favorite Christmas food traditions passed down for generations. Most Americans serve turkey, ham, roast beef, even lobster along with a bevy of sides as part of their Christmas feast. But Christmas is a holiday celebrated all around the world and some... 
by topline | Sep 25, 2015 | Community, History, Uncategorized
The Ford Mustang is so much more than a car, it is a piece of America, a cultural phenomena, and for many people – males and females alike – the car of their dreams. The 1965 Ford Mustang debuted at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964. It was the... by topline | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every high school girl in the mid fifties owned a poodle skirt. It was probably the first teenage only fashion trend – after all, no self-respecting adult woman would wear a felt skirt with poodles appliqued on it! With the rise of rock n roll and the... by topline | Aug 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. Although there is much debate over who created the first ice cream float, there is no question that kids loved the idea from the beginning. Adults were, however, a little more cautious. Because carbonated beverage laid claim... by topline | Jul 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Monday July 13th is National French Fry Day! Thomas Jefferson first used the phrase “potatoes served in the French manner” way back in 1802 at a White House dinner party. Most people agree that French Fries are not French at all; they are Belgian. But to... 
by topline | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the first milk shakes of the late 19th century were, in fact, alcoholic whiskey based eggnog? But by the early 20th century they were made with flavored syrups hand-shaken with crushed ice, milk and sugar. The invention of the electric blender in... by topline | Jun 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Eighty two years ago this month the first-ever Drive In movie theater was opened in Camden New Jersey. The cost – 25¢ per car, plus 25¢ per person, with no group paying more than $1. The idea spread like wildfire and after World War II, the rise of the...