Golden Eagle syrup, made two counties south of here in Fayette, Alabama. Makes the best pecan pies ever.
Aunt Jemima, RIP
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A few years ago when I heard this was going to happen, I stocked up on Aunt Jemima products.
When a box of pancake mix is emptied, I save it, and the same with her image in a bottle of syrup.
I can refill them with my own mix. She was a big part of my childhood and in my house she lives forever.
When a box of pancake mix is emptied, I save it, and the same with her image in a bottle of syrup.
I can refill them with my own mix. She was a big part of my childhood and in my house she lives forever.
CHEVYINLINE6
Single-Sixer
Lets not forget Barnums Animal Crackers that had pictures of animals in cages. Now the pictures on the cracker boxes no longer have the animals in cages. I do have several metal Barnum collecter boxes with pictures of the animals in cages. And in my family room I have a box of Kellogg Corn Flakes with Wally and the Beaver on the cover. And the word traveled around the world ( SAVE THE BEAVER )
CHEVYINLINE6.
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GasGuzzler
Hunter
Brought the topic back from the grave.
RSIno1
Hunter
Now you are belittling my heritage. My grandmother was born in this "primitive log cabin" her grandfather built in Midland MI in 1864. Judging from the age of her siblings in the tintype it's about 2 years before she was born in 1895. Her dad in the 2 pics was 3 when he first moved in. The house got "upgraded" with board siding and by 1969 it was covered with roll roofing to try and save it. It was finally taken down in the mid 1970s.
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Did you forget Uncle Ben? Poor old guy!Hi,
PepsiCo, in their infinite wisdom (witness the Super Bowl debacle), has laid Aunt Jemima to rest at age 132 as one of the country's most recognized brands. Bowing to the PC crowd, they seem to think the brand was racially insensitive, even after a makeover a few years ago.
I dunno about anyone else here, but Aunt Jemima was an "adopted member" of our family from the time I was a wee rat. We never thought of her in a racist fashion at all. But there's a contingent that just has to find fault with everything we say or do, and they make enough noise to attract attention.
Next time I'm at the supermarket, I guess I might as well just get the house brand of pancake mix and syrup, cuz I sure don' t know who in the world "Pearl Milling Company" is! I wonder how much company I'll have... and I also wonder how the folks over at Coca Cola will feel if they lose their top spot for one of the most boneheaded marketing moves ever when they came out with "New Coke."
Rick C
When my children were younger, we left Dayton on a day trip down route 68 and saw an Aunt Jemima grave, a grave of a young pioneer girl, Grant's birthplace, the Ohio River locks and The Rankin House ( a stop on the Underground Railroad). I always liked to share all history with my children (and Grandchildren) hoping that some of it would sink in. I think it did, especially with my Granddaughters! We paid our respects at Rosa Riles grave and the young girls grave and enjoyed the other historic sights!
Rosa Riles grave (one "Aunt Jemima")
Rosa Riles grave (one "Aunt Jemima")
I really enjoyed seeing the photos of your ancestors home! Where I live, the city has saved the old log cabins of the early settlers in a park where they were moved to after being discovered (usually when old homes were being demolished)! I love when they save history!
My great Grandfather and Grand Mother lived in a sod house around the 1870's near Union, Nebraska (it was Union county then I believe before the actual city was set up). He was a Methodist Minister and was sent there to preach to the setters on the plains. My grandfather was born in Union, Nebraska in 1880! It was like knowing my great grandfather. He was 72 years older than me!
schotzfyred
Bearcat
Lets just face it... today we're all considered racists. BUT, if you call me one to my face, I will adjust your thinking as well as your jawbone.
JackBull
Single-Sixer
I believe Jemima was a real woman of color that was involved with the recipe. She became quite wealthy and THAT does not suit the Dems.
JackBull
Single-Sixer
Good liberal answer.
Have gun-will travel
Single-Sixer
Levi Stubbs was the lead singer for the Four Tops
Pearl Millings don't sound very appetizing.
Slavery wasn’t all bad! My ex wife’s people owned the farms that became Churchill downs in Ky. At the end of the war of attrition, Ms Randall gathered her “slaves” and told them they were free. Their comment was “where are we to go?” They wanted to continue as they had been. She said she wasn’t allowed, that was slavery, but she gave each of them their house and 5 acres. Whatever they produced on their land was theirs to do what they wanted. They would continue working her fields for 5 years as payment. We’re there abuses YES!!! Unfortunately that is the popular notion that has prevailed. FWIW there were more white slaves in America than black. Slave trading is still happening today in the world. Oh well.
gramps
I grew up being babysat by my grandmother’s maid/ and my mammy. Whenever I skinned my knee she would scoop me up, hold me tight, and dry my tears. When I was 21 I met her for the last time. What a wonderful woman!!!
gramps
gramps
hawkeye1952
Bearcat
Back in the late 50's growing up in Monterey, CA. The was a restaurant called Little Sambo's. On the building was a painting of a little black kid "Sambo " being chased by a Tiger
hawkeye1952
Bearcat
Where was that at.
