Topic

Food & Lifestyle

A collection of 44 issues

How a 260-Ton Turkey Mistake Led to the Iconic TV Dinner

In 1953, a massive overestimation left Swanson with 260 tons of leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Salesman Gerry Thomas's innovative idea to package a full meal in an aluminum tray, marketed as the 'TV Dinner,' not only solved the problem but created an American cultural icon.

The Shocking Secret of Panko: How a WWII Military Invention Created Japan's Crispiest Crumb

Panko, the famously crispy Japanese breadcrumb, has a shocking origin. It's made from special crustless bread baked by passing electricity directly through the dough—a technique invented by the Japanese army during WWII to covertly bake bread for soldiers in the field using tank batteries.