By Paula Svincek The age-old German tradition of hiding a pickle ornament has been carried on for several years by merchants and businesses in the city of Florence. There are several variations of the Pickle story. Parents hide a pickle ornament in the boughs of the Christmas tree and on Christmas morning, the children must find it before the gifts […]
By Henry J. Pratt Turkish citizens in the 13th century were among the first to enjoy roasted and ground coffee beans. Before that, cooks prepared coffee by boiling the fresh coffee beans in water. The Turks considered coffee from roasted and ground beans so important that grooms, as part of marriage ceremonies, had to promise to keep their brides supplied […]
Dear Mountain States Collector: I really enjoyed your latest issue. The story about “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” was really interesting. I had no idea how old it is nor what the lyrics are. Just remember singing it and the other songs mentioned. Will Rogers’ advice made me laugh outloud. I put it on my frig. Tricia Myers, Berwyn Heights, Maryland
By Anne Gilbert Q. I found this strange, sort of pitcher-shaped object at a local garage sale. It is china and 10” high. On the bottom it is signed “Russel Wright china by Iroquois.” I paid $30 for it, simply because I am beginning to collect vintage and modern. I know Wright was a famous industrial designer of many things. […]
We had no correct guesses for our November What Is It. Since it was Thanksgiving time, we thought surely you would know it is a tool to lift the turkey from the baking pan onto the cutting board. Thanks to those who ventured a guess. Why not try to identify our Dec. What Is it?
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