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Dec 19, 2009

Snow Day Activity: Old Menus!

If you are anything like me…well, no one is like me. I’m unique. But, if you want to be like me, here is an activity that you can do if you are stuck inside during a blizzard like I am now or want to pretend to be. That activity? Looking at old menus!

I know, I know, not that exciting, but, man, is it fascinating! The object of my focus this afternoon is the LA Public Library’s online Menu Collection. Just give it a whirl and I dare you not to be sucked in.  Marvel at what ten bucks would buy you 30 years ago compared to today.

I’m not the first to find this site, but I’m damn sure not going to be the last!

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Mosaic dessert bars, the lazy version of stained glass cake甜酒湯圓—Sweet Rice Ball Soup什錦水果—Assorted Fruits剁椒全魚或清蒸龍利魚—Steamed Whole Fish招牌肘子—Pork Joint in Brown Sauce熇大蝦—Jumbo Shrimps in Chef’s Special Sauce

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