Cars such as big Opels and Vauxhalls appealed to up-and-coming consumers, who were trading up from economy-minded small saloons, but there was also a breed of large car aimed at a wealthier clientele. Just as today’s Mercedes, Jaguar, and BMW models are considered a cut...
Jayne Mansfield talks dumb, Shrewdly heads for the top...
Cook onion in margarine in Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in broth, squash, 2 sliced pears, the thyme, salt, white pepper and coriander. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender....
The VW Transporter T1 Microbus-based camper—often known simply as the Kombi—was much-loved when new, and is highly desirable today. The mechanical underpinnings of the Beetle were present in the Transporter (Volkswagen Types 1 and 2 respectively), but the basic van was available in a wide...
When buying turkeys under 12 pounds, allow ¾ pound per serving. For heavier turkeys (12 pounds and over), allow about ½ pound per serving....
After World War I a rush of very cheap, very crude, little vehicles known as “cycle cars” appeared, but these were killed off by proper cars in miniature such as the Austin Seven and Citroen 5CV. This pattern was repeated after World War II, with...
Eddie sings about love but his only love is singing. Here is the story of America’s new dreamboat—and the girl he didn’t marry!...
The perfect drink to have on hand for drop-in guests! The slush freezes quickly when packaged in 1-pint containers and can be used directly from the freezer. If you’d like to freeze in large quantities for punch, freeze for one or two days, until firm....
In 1922 motorcycle enthusiasts, William Lyons and William Walmsley, went into partnership to build sidecars. Five years later, Lyons designed a stylish body for the Austin Seven, and just one year on from then his firm moved to Coventry; from these humble origins the Jaguar...
A tragic sidelight on Hollywood glamour. . . ....