Long Overdue, the Bookmobile Is Back
Even in the age of the Kindle and the Nook, the library on wheels can still attract an audience
Thomas Jefferson’s Maple Sugar Love and More Presidential Food Facts
Tasty nuggets of presidential trivia include little know facts, including the answer to who was the first locavore president
Forty Years of Philadelphia Sound
Songwriters Leon Huff and Kenneth Gamble composed tunes with political messages for chart-toppers like the O’Jays and Billy Paul
The History of Sweetheart Candies
For over a century, the Valentine’s Day treats, and the messages printed on them, have matched the tone and jargon of the times
Eat Like the Fans Do
Along with clever new commercials, good grub is an essential part of the viewing experience
Cracking Open the History of Fortune Cookies
That crunchy confection whose unobtrusive vanilla flavor is always a welcome complement to a heavy, savory meal
Together, At Last
Doris Day, Miles Davis and Devo share the stage
Wayne Thiebaud Is Not a Pop Artist
He’s best known for his bright paintings of pastries and cakes, but they represent only a slice of the American master’s work
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