Category Archives: 1940s

Remembering Memorial Day in Baltimore with crabs & beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Tom Warner

Today marks the 145th anniversary of Memorial Day, a day to honor those men and women, both nationally and right here in our own background, who gave their lives in the service of their country. As a port city and … Continue reading →

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Natty Boh Crab Meat for Supper recipe, 1946

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Scott Huffines
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“Black Babies”: Candy With Odious Title Made Here, Baltimore, 1947

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Scott Huffines

(The Baltimore Afro- American, 8/2/1947) Candy With Odious Title Made Here “Oh we’ve been making them for years and years,” said the woman manager at Fred Foos’ local candy concern Thursday, concerning the “Black Babies” delicacy the company circulates in Baltimore and … Continue reading →

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