Thankful for Green Bean Casserole.

What would Thanksgiving dinner be without that traditional green bean casserole?

This dish created by Campbell's soup in 1955 has become a staple for the Thanksgiving meal. Oh sure, you can try versions with fresh green beans and various sauces, but personally, give me the canned string beans and the good old Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. I love the crispy onion layer on the top.

This is the perfect comfort food. I even saw Trader Joe's had their own version. I so wish I had my Grandmother's plastic casserole tray that she used to serve it in. It was so retro cool --was oven-proof and everything.

Here are a couple of other classics Thanksgiving dishes mentioned on one of my favorite blogs, Old Hat. Let's give them a nod...

We have the very 60's ambrosia salad. Who can resist that mixture? Personally I love it...

I'm not sure about how I feel about tangy creamed turkey casserole. I think I'd rather stick with the traditional turkey.

Do you have any favorite dishes that make a traditional appearance on your Thanksgiving dinner table?

...oh, and if you'd like any of the above recipes, I'm happy to post, but figured you already had them ;)

Come Fly With Me!

Remember when airline travel was glamorous?

When you could arrive at the gate at 7:59 am for an 8:00 am flight?

When airport security meant no lines?

When there was actually such a thing as "leg room?"

When passengers would dress up special (no sweats or jeans) to take even the shortest flight? Perhaps with a cute train case?

When you were served a meal that consisted of three courses, served on a white tablecloth by a "stewardess" in a fancy pill box hat?

When the name "stewardess" wasn't politically incorrect?

When suitcases weren't all black so you could actually find your bag at baggage claim?

Aaaah...the good ole days...



photo credits: retro-space, fclo

Are You Related?

Sometimes I feel badly when I stumble upon boxes of old family photos that no one seemed to care about saving. But then again, there are folks that collect these "found images" and these "nameless" people get an instant family.

Here are some found images that made me chuckle...{sad, but one day someone will be chuckling at my photo!}

so excited...

prom date.

hot date.

fondue party.

four eyes.

married to the mob.

extreme makeover.

color coordinated.

rockin' van.

image credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9. superbomba 5. Helen Ireland 8. stomach aches 1o. Miss Moss