1980s – retrohen

The driver, the choir and Birds Eye Steakhouse Grills

Posted on 01/06/202201/06/2022

THE SCENARIO: After a day’s work, the workmen in the van sing about what would be a nice accompaniment to a Steakhouse Grill… Will it be chips or jacket spuds Will it be salad or frozen peas Will it be mushrooms Fried onion rings You’ll have to wait and see! The driver… The poor driver […]

Superstars: who’s up for the sports challenge?

Posted on 20/05/202220/05/2022

The Old Routemaster Bus: risky nostalgic experience

Posted on 17/05/202217/05/2022

The Prince effect: Purple Rain

Posted on 30/03/202230/03/2022

Remember, Remember: a swift mashup of memories from the 70s and 80s

Posted on 01/02/202201/02/2022

The Microwave: from scepticism to acceptance

Posted on 02/11/202121/11/2021

“Is it safe to use?” “Will the food reach the right temperature?” “Does the turntable stir the food?” “Microwaves are complicated – The conventional oven is simple isn’t it: you either cook on a low heat, medium heat, or high heat.” I’m a child of the 1970s. During the 70s, in our household, cooking meant […]