{"product_id":"spam-fan-cookbook","title":"I'm a Spam Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm a Spam Fan is not a cookbook, but we couldn't resist listing it because it's a wonderful nostalgic look at some of America's best love foods like Cool Whip, Border Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Mil, Campbell's Soup, Bisquick and so many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e---- \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket, 144 pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eLongmeadow Press \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarolyn Wyman \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e More Twinkies were sold this year than Madonna and Paul Simon's records combined. And yet much more is known about these personalities than America's favorite sponge-cake treat. So forget Gourmet magazine and the nouvelle cuisine. At last there's a book about the foods Americans really eat -- Popsicles, Birds Eye frozen vegetables, Sun-Maid raisins, and Dr. Pepper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'm A Spam Fan opens the boxes and cans to present the fascinating stories behind more than 100 classics of the American grocer, illustrated with more than 40 nostalgic photographs, ads and product trademarks, arranged by supermarket aisle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the science behind Rice Krispies' snap, crackle and pop. Learn how Wheaties helped to launch Ronald Reagan's screen career. Find out what happened when Quaker executives decided to give away deeds to the Yukon in every Puffed Rice and Wheat box. Why Wonder Bread has red, blue, and yellow balls on its wrapper. How Coca-Cola changed everyone's perception of Santa Claus. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Carolyn Wyman also focuses on the relationship between the foods of the past and the next generation: from Cheez Doodles to Smartfood; Eskimo Pies to Ben and Jerry's. Her search to find out more about these pillars of the check-out lines led her to discover the popular cookie hidden beneath a Mystic Mint; the man behind Chun King Chinese food and Jeno's Pizza; and the exact location of the Philadelphia Cream Cheese factory (Hint: it's not Philadelphia). She shares the real reason why you'll never see the Jolly Green Giant walk in a television ad, and why even today, a quarter of all recipes using Campbell's Soup are prepared on Thursday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered where people consume more Cheez Whiz than anywhere else on earth, and what they actually do with it? I'm A Spam Fan exposes these tidbits of Americana, and shares recipes for such delicacies as the Fritos Walkabout, Lipton Onion Soup Dip, Grape-Nuts Puff Pudding, and much, much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith affection, wit and a bag of M\u0026amp;M's at hand, I'm A Spam Fan appeals to both lovers of food and American popular culture, as well as anyone who will admit to enjoying Spam, bean and pineapple casserole. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e---- \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold Out Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"HC \/ 9780681414457","offer_id":35550705090712,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/4374\/4920\/products\/I_AmSpamFan.jpg?v=1596183456","url":"https:\/\/cookbookvillage93939-com.myshopify.com\/products\/spam-fan-cookbook","provider":"cookbookvillage93939.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}